Cartels Kitchen Seafood & More
Last inspected: Dec 19, 2025
70
Score
Inspectors have visited Cartels Kitchen Seafood & More five times, with records going back to 2023. The newest entry in the record is dated Dec 19, 2025. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.
Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around four violations lately and about 12 violations before that.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens”, showing up three times.
By comparison, the average Jacksonville facility scores 74, putting Cartels Kitchen Seafood & More on the weaker side. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 19, 2025
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired June 01, 2020. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-19: At callback observed no change. **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed 1 and only employee engaging in food preparation with no proof of food handler training. No other proof was able to be provided. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-19: At callback observed no change. **Admin Complaint**
53B-01-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor, walls, and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed; soiled floors around fryers. Soiled walls throughout interior. Soiled ceilings around lights. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-19: At callback observed no change. **Admin Complaint**
36-73-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed; soiled hood filters. Soiled wire racks used for dry storage near reach in cooler that's in disrepair. Soiled fryer sides. Soiled shelves under prep table next to fryer station. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-19: At callback observed no change. **Admin Complaint**
23-03-4
70
Sep 11, 2025
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed multiple chaffing fuel canisters stored next to food items on top of reach in cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
41-10-4
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired June 01, 2020. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed 1 and only employee engaging in food preparation with no proof of food handler training. No other proof was able to be provided. **Warning**
53B-01-5
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. Observed 1 employee hired more than 60 days prior with no signed reporting agreement.
11-26-1
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed only reach in cooler in disrepair. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap at bottom right of door with visible light shining through. **Repeat Violation**
35B-01-4
Basic - Floor, walls, and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed; soiled floors around fryers. Soiled walls throughout interior. Soiled ceilings around lights. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-73-4
Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Observed floor completely missing directly in front of back door.
36-11-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed large hole in wall above truck tire, completely exposing outside.
36-24-5
Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle. Observed no license number posted on exterior of unit. **Repeat Violation**
50-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed; soiled hood filters. Soiled wire racks used for dry storage near reach in cooler that's in disrepair. Soiled fryer sides. Soiled shelves under prep table next to fryer station. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation. Observed large hold above truck tire rendering truck completely exposed to outside. **Repeat Violation**
35B-04-4
41
Oct 25, 2023
Complaint Full
3 critical violations. 8 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 6/1/2020 **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At breading station, chicken wings (59F - Cold Holding). Operator stated chicken out for 30 minutes during rush. Moved to reach-in freezer. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. On lower shelf at cashier station, spray bottles of Clorox and Awesome stored next to jugs of water and boom boom sauce.
41-10-4
Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Back exterior door not self closing. **Repeat Violation**
35B-03-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Multiple lower shelves have rusting.
14-11-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Gap at bottom of back exterior door. Gap at bottom sides of side exterior door. **Repeat Violation**
35B-01-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor at fryers has grease build up.
36-73-4
Basic - Floors and/or walls in disrepair. Floor at entrance soft to walk on, covered with black mat. Exterior wall at back door, wood splintered.
36-17-5
Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle. **Repeat Violation**
50-04-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. No ambient thermometer in reach-in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
05-09-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters over fryers have build up of dust and black residue. Exterior of multiple bowls and containers have build up of food residue.
23-03-4
43
Jul 11, 2023
Complaint Full
2 critical violations.
View 2 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed two flying insects in unit. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-11: Observed 3 flying insects in unit, windows open with no screens. **Admin Complaint**
35A-02-6
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 6/1/2020 **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-11: No change. **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
74
May 10, 2023
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed two flying insects in unit. **Warning**
35A-02-6
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 6/1/2020 **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
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. Emailed operator DBPR form 5030-103.
11-26-1
Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Emailed operator DBPR form 5030-104.
11-27-4
Intermediate - No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ No certification available at time of inspection. **Warning**
53A-07-6
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. No ambient thermometer in reach-in cooler.
05-09-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Both doors have gaps at bottom.
35B-01-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor at fryers has grease build up. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-73-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Door at front of unit has metal separating from frame.
36-24-5
Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle. **Repeat Violation**
50-04-4
Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle service opening not kept closed except during food service. At arrival for inspection, door and window open with no customers, no screens.
35B-14-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters over fryers have build up of dust and black residue. Side of right fryer has grease build up. Lower shelves on all prep tables soiled. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Back exterior door not self closing. **Repeat Violation**
35B-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Open case of styrofoam cups stored on floor.
25-05-4
35
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Cartels Kitchen Seafood & More last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Cartels Kitchen Seafood & More on file is from Dec 19, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Cartels Kitchen Seafood & More?
Across the inspection record, “exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Cartels Kitchen Seafood & More.
How does Cartels Kitchen Seafood & More compare to other restaurants in Jacksonville?
Cartels Kitchen Seafood & More most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Jacksonville average of 74.
Has Cartels Kitchen Seafood & More's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Cartels Kitchen Seafood & More have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly 12 earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Cartels Kitchen Seafood & More 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 Cartels Kitchen Seafood & More inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Cartels Kitchen Seafood & More is inspected around two times per year on average.
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