Jax Fish and Chicken Always Fresh
8015 Merrill Rd, Jacksonville, FL 32277 · Permanent Food Service · License 2611704
What drove the grade
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41°F.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Oct 14 routine inspection1 high priority (fixed on the spot), 4 intermediate (1 fixed on the spot), 6 basic-20
- Safety score80
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Inspection history
2 inspections · 2 visitsLatest inspection
Routine inspection
- First visitOct 14, 2026 No follow-up needed
Met the state's inspection standards; the inspector didn't need to come back. Any violations cited still count toward the grade.
11 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority1
Code 03, Food out of temperature: Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41°F.
Gyro 50f in reach in cooler double panned, removed second pan, cut this morning
Fixed on the spot
Intermediate4
Code 05, Thermometers provided and accurate: No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
Code 16, Dishwashing facilities and test kits: No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Chlorine test strips
Code 53, Manager certification and employee training: No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling.
A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ 4 cooks in kitchen. Manager arrived during inspection
Fixed on the spot
Some No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago.
To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant & Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Basic6
Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor.
Opened containers of Oil stored on floor of kitchen
Code 12, Handwashing and hygienic practices: Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
Opened Personal drinks over flip top coolers Personal drinks over food boxing station
Code 13, Clean clothes, hair restraints, jewelry: Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
None of kitchen staff wearing hair nets
Code 24, Clean equipment storage and air drying: Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored.
In use Fryer baskets stored on cardboard on floor of kitchen
Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
Handsink near swinging door upfront
Code 33, Garbage and refuse: Open dumpster lid.
Opened, employee closed
Fixed on the spot
Earlier inspections 1
Licensing inspectionNo violations No follow-up needed
- First visitJul 23, 2026 No follow-up needed
Met the state's inspection standards; the inspector didn't need to come back. Any violations cited still count toward the grade.
No violations found.
Official report, on the Florida DBPR website
Reading this report
Priority levels
- High priority The problems most likely to make someone sick directly.
- Intermediate Could lead to a high-priority problem if not fixed.
- Basic Best practices and general upkeep.
Terms in the inspectors’ reports
- Time/temperature control for safety food
- Food that has to be kept hot, at 135°F or above, or cold, at 41°F or below, to stay safe: meat, seafood, eggs, dairy, cooked rice and beans, cut melons and the like.