J & J Seafood & Chicken
Last inspected: Feb 4, 2026
47
Score
J & J Seafood & Chicken has been inspected 10 times since 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Feb 4, 2026. Diners may want to take note: high risk reflects issues that a health inspector considered important.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around 10 violations each.
“No paper towels” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.
J & J Seafood & Chicken's latest score of 47 falls below the Palatka average of 75. The pattern in the record is worth a careful look.
10
Inspections
2
Critical latest
1
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 4, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
47
Jul 10, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 8 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
29
Jan 17, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. In the steam table, red beans (129F - Hot Holding); Mac and cheese (122F - Hot Holding). Steam well set at low, operator turned to max and began stirring products. At conclusion of inspection red beans second temperature (137F - Reheating); Mac and cheese second temperature (133F - Reheating), had operator cover empty space in steam table and instructed to continue to stir till 165F. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Can opener stored in hand wash sink closest the three compartment sink. Operator relocated the can opener. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand wash sink at drive through no paper towels. Operator provided paper towels. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on prep counter next to steam well. **Repeat Violation**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. In reach in freezer employees personal food over food for customers and in walk in cooler employees personal food over chicken for customers. Operator relocated all personal food. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-49-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Jill's up of ice on walk in freezer curtains and floor.
14-69-4
Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Ripped tin foil lining shelving unit closest to fryers.
14-20-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop stored in mop water. Operator hung mop to dry. **Corrected On-Site**
42-01-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth on counter in front of cooked chicken.
21-12-4
52
Jul 17, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jul 11, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 11 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
45
Dec 6, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 5 major violations. 11 minor violations.
View 18 violations
High 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**
35A-02-6
High 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**
41-05-4
Intermediate - 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.
22-02-4
Intermediate - 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.
53A-05-6
Intermediate - 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**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - 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.
53B-14-5
Intermediate - 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**
27-16-4
Basic - 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**
22-20-5
Basic - 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**
12B-07-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Standup reach in freezer with missing door handle. Walk in cooler door gasket torn.
14-11-5
Basic - 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**
36-73-4
Basic - 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**
08B-38-4
Basic - 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.
10-01-5
Basic - 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**
23-03-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Shared dumpster lid open.
33-16-4
Basic - 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.
22-16-4
Basic - Utensils in poor condition. Bulk fish batter container lid is broken.
14-12-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Mop sink faucet leaking water from hose connection.
29-11-4
26
Jul 11, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jul 10, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed approximately 30 flying insects under triple sink in back area of kitchen. Person in charge killed until approximately 10 flying insects remained. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
35A-02-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cheesecake at 50F in display case, observed door wide open during inspection. Person in charge closed doors and will monitor temperature.
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Items stored in back hand wash sink. Items were removed. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Missing soap and papertowels from front hand wash sink. Missing papertowels from hand wash sink by door to dining room. **Repeat Violation**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior of reach in freezer and reach in cooler with food debris buildup. Ice machine with mold like substance buildup.
22-02-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors under cookline heavily soiled, cracked tiles that hold grease, debris. Also, floors under front line with debris buildup. Wall at mop sink with debris buildup. Floor under triple sink with debris buildup.
36-73-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Cases of oil stored on floor in office. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Garbage on the ground around shared dumpster, also, lids open.
33-19-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters with heavy grease buildup. Backs of fryers with heavy grease buildup. Shelving in walk in cooler with rust/ debris buildup. Breading cart with food debris buildup.
23-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Single service items stored on floor in office.
25-05-4
43
Jan 23, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
86
Aug 29, 2022
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Frequently Asked Questions
When was J & J Seafood & Chicken last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at J & J Seafood & Chicken on file is from Feb 4, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at J & J Seafood & Chicken?
Across the inspection record, “no paper towels” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at J & J Seafood & Chicken.
How does J & J Seafood & Chicken compare to other restaurants in Palatka?
J & J Seafood & Chicken most recently scored 47 out of 100, which is lower than the Palatka average of 75.
Has J & J Seafood & Chicken's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at J & J Seafood & Chicken have averaged around 10 violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at J & J Seafood & Chicken means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is J & J Seafood & Chicken inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, J & J Seafood & Chicken is inspected around three times per year on average.
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