Trap House Chicken
Last inspected: Oct 2, 2025
90
Score
Trap House Chicken appears in inspection records 11 times, starting in 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Oct 2, 2025. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near three violations per visit across recent inspections.
“Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair” comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.
The city-wide average for Jacksonville sits at 74, putting Trap House Chicken on the better side of that line. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
11
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 2, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
16-37-1
90
Sep 19, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Seafood salad 2 containers dated use by 9-18. Discarded **Corrected On-Site**
01B-24-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Raw shrimp 50f raw beef ribs 48f in reach in flip top cooler, manager placed on Ice, states no prep was done to items this morning
03A-02-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Water damaged tiles in kitchen
36-32-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone on flip top cooler, moved **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
67
Mar 17, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken wings over ribs In Reach In cooler, Moved to store correctly **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Bleach spray bottle stored on shelf over flour and single service cups, moved **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Baking rack stored in front of sink. Moved **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Water damage tiles in kitchen
36-32-5
64
Feb 27, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Oct 2, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Tied Bagged raw chicken over bagged potato fries
08A-02-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Blocked by cookie rack, moved **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Open drink on top chest freezer, moved **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Near back door, and multiple other spots missing
36-32-5
70
Apr 17, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
67
Sep 12, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Sep 7, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. potato salad (52F - Cold Holding) stored in flip top cooler, manager moved potato salad to upright cooler to cool **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Raw sewage on ground of establishment. Grey water leaking onto ground when triple sink is used, manage put a large pan under the trailer to catch water. Food truck is set up in front of the owners licensed 2010 restaurant **Warning**
28-13-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled above fryers Food debris on window sill by entrance door **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Old license posted on fridge
50-09-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Broken back window on trailer **Repeat Violation**
36-24-5
64
Apr 4, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. 109f fries under lamp, explained time as public health control, employee voluntarily discarded them **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. With stool, employee moved it **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-09-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Glass window is broken
36-24-5
Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. Employees didn't have them here.Mgr arrived and showed it to me **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
51-18-6
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters
23-03-4
Basic - Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. By triple sink
36-64-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. By deli paper, employee changed it **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
61
Jan 31, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Aug 18, 2022
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Upright double door cooler not keeping food cold. Operator has already emptied cooler and placed service call. **Corrective Action Taken**
14-74-7
95
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Trap House Chicken last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Trap House Chicken on file is from Oct 2, 2025. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Trap House Chicken?
Across the inspection record, “ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Trap House Chicken.
How does Trap House Chicken compare to other restaurants in Jacksonville?
Trap House Chicken most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Jacksonville average of 74.
Has Trap House Chicken's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Trap House Chicken have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Trap House Chicken means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Trap House Chicken inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Trap House Chicken is inspected around four times per year on average.
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