Trap House Chicken

5516 Normandy Blvd, Jacksonville, FL 32205

American

Last inspected: Nov 13, 2025

Score

Medium Risk

Trap House Chicken appears in inspection records five times, starting in 2023. Trap House Chicken was last inspected on Nov 13, 2025. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around four violations each.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease”, showing up three times.

By comparison, the average Jacksonville facility scores 74, putting Trap House Chicken on the weaker side. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.

Inspections

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Major latest

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Inspection History

Nov 13, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw Shrimp stored and waffles, manager properly stored food items. **Corrected On-Site**

08A-05-6

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand sink across from triple sink.

31B-02-4

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Mold like substance on interior of ice machine.

22-20-5

Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Ceiling in storage and prep area.

36-37-5

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket on double door cooler is soiled. Manager cleaned gasket. **Corrected On-Site**

23-03-4

Jul 24, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.

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High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Pain medicine and antacid tabs stored with microwave and sugar on shelf above flour. Manager properly stored medicine.

41-07-4

Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Ceiling in kitchen and ware washing area.

36-37-5

Basic - Food stored on floor. Boxed beverage lemonade stored on floor. Manager properly stored lemonade. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-38-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets soiled on cooler doors.

23-03-4

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Single service brown bags stored in floor. Manager properly stored bags. **Corrected On-Site**

25-05-4

Jul 16, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation.

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Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored

FL-41

Sep 7, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.

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Certified Food Manager Identification

FL-02

Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature

FL-29

Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used

FL-32

Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved

FL-35

Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure

FL-25

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Jan 31, 2023

Food-Licensing Inspection

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 9 minor violations.

View 11 violations

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Chemical wipes on shelf above prep sink, mgr removed it **Corrected On-Site**

41-10-4

Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Has blank copy

11-26-1

Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.

32-04-4

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. By upright cooler in prep room

36-24-5

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.

51-13-4

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Bathroom, mgr placed one **Corrected On-Site**

31B-04-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Ledge by electrical panel, mgr cleaned it **Corrected On-Site**

23-03-4

Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Rear door

35B-03-4

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Lids in box on wood board, maybe 1 inch, storage area

25-05-4

Basic - Uncleanable knife block in use to store knives. By prep sink

14-55-4

Basic - Wood non food-contact surface not properly sealed. Shelf in storage area and office storage

14-06-4

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Trap House Chicken last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Trap House Chicken on file is from Nov 13, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Trap House Chicken?

Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” 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 67 out of 100, which is lower 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 four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Trap House Chicken means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

How often is Trap House Chicken inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Trap House Chicken is inspected around two times per year on average.

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