J & J SEAFOOD & CHICKEN
624 N SR 19 · PALATKA · Putnam County · FL 32177
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
18 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 2
35A-02-6High Priority – Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed fly above center prep table where food is boxed up. Observed fly in warewashing area by the three compartment sink. Operator states flew in when back door was propped open. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
41-05-4High Priority – Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Three cans of household raid and hot shot pesticide on shelf by three compartment sink. Operator removed the pesticide cans. **Corrected On-Site**
Intermediate 5
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Build up of flour and breading on push cart prep surface next to the flip top reach in cooler.
53A-05-6Intermediate – 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/ At time of inspection 4 food handling employees present and no certified food manager present.
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand wash sink by the three compartment sink. Operator provided paper towels. **Corrected On-Site**
53B-14-5Intermediate – Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. At time of inspection one expired food handler training certificate.
27-16-4Intermediate – Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hot water at hand wash sink by the kitchen entrance turned off. Employee turned hot water faucet on. **Corrected On-Site**
Basic 11
22-20-5Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of the bulk ice bin has mold like substance build up. **Repeat Violation**
12B-07-4Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drinks stored on prep table. Operator relocated the employee beverages. **Corrected On-Site**
14-11-5Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Standup reach in freezer with missing door handle. Walk in cooler door gasket torn.
36-73-4Basic – Floors, walls and ceiling soiled/has accumulation of debris. Ceiling vents over kitchen area have build up of dust. Floors by the drive through window have build up of debris. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Case of frozen French fries on the floor by the reach in freezer, operator relocated the case of fries. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-01-5Basic – In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Handle of scoop in direct contact with sugar in bulk sugar container.
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in freezer door gasket soiled with food debris. Walk in cooler door gasket soiled. **Repeat Violation**
33-16-4Basic – Open dumpster lid. Shared dumpster lid open.
22-16-4Basic – Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Interior of the flip top reach in cooler on the cook line soiled with food debris.
14-12-4Basic – Utensils in poor condition. Bulk fish batter container lid is broken.
29-11-4Basic – Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Mop sink faucet leaking water from hose connection.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 17, 2026 11:31 AM.
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Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.