Duke's Seafood

900 Main St, Palatka, FL 32177

Seafood

Last inspected: Mar 30, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Duke's Seafood has been inspected five times since 2023. The most recent visit was on Mar 30, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around six violations to closer to one violation per visit over the last few inspections.

The pattern that stands out is “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease”, which has been cited two times.

Duke's Seafood's latest score of 95 sits above the Palatka average of 75. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 30, 2026

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Mold in track of stand up reach in cooler door gasket.

23-03-4

Jun 25, 2025

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 8 minor violations.

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Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test kit available.

16-37-1

Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Current food manager certification expired 06/11/2020.

53A-03-7

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No employee hand wash signage at hand wash sink.

31B-04-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler door gaskets with mold like substance spots. **Repeat Violation**

23-03-4

Basic - Screening is not 16-mesh to the inch. Service window screen torn.

35B-13-4

Basic - Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. Metal wall piece behind prep table raised and no longer easily cleanable.

36-30-4

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. Reach in cooler opposite three compartment sink holding ambient air of (57F - Cold Holding).

14-74-7

Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Duct tape used to repair reach in cooler interior.

14-71-4

Basic - Hotel and Restaurant license decal not displayed on mobile food dispensing vehicle. No license decal present.

50-03-4

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. Incorrect license number on decal.

50-04-4

Apr 8, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

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Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved

FL-35

Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed

FL-50

May 22, 2023

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Jan 9, 2023

Routine - Food

1 major violation.

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Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Duke's Seafood last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Duke's Seafood on file is from Mar 30, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Duke's Seafood?

Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Duke's Seafood.

How does Duke's Seafood compare to other restaurants in Palatka?

Duke's Seafood most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Palatka average of 75.

Has Duke's Seafood's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Duke's Seafood have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Duke's Seafood 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 Duke's Seafood inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Duke's Seafood is inspected around two times per year on average.

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