Two Dues Seafood Restaurant
Last inspected: Apr 13, 2026
67
Score
Public records show nine inspections at Two Dues Seafood Restaurant stretching back to 2022. The most recent visit was on Apr 13, 2026. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around four violations each.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease”, showing up three times.
That's lower than the typical Atlantic Beach restaurant, which scores around 75. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.
9
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 13, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed chemical dish machine at 0 ppm. Employee changed sanitizer out and primed machine. Took second test at 100 ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
22-49-4
Intermediate - 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 and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed 1 employee employed over 60 days without proof of food training.
53B-02-5
Basic - Evidence of employee smoking in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area. Observed employee pack of cigarettes on food storage shelf. Employee removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
12B-06-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed light shining from outside at bottom of exit back kitchen door.
35B-01-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed filters over grill area soiled with grease.
23-03-4
67
Oct 30, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
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Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
74
Jun 23, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Apr 16, 2025
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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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/ Observed establishment without Certified Food manager . **Warning**
53A-07-6
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 no proof of required training for the establishment. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle of Purple degreaser without label. Observed spray bottle containing bleach without label. Employee placed label on spray bottles. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee engaging in food preparation without beard guard.
13-04-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler door gasket torn.
14-11-5
67
Nov 22, 2024
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
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Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
95
Jun 5, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Date marked combined ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days of preparing/opening the earliest ready-to-eat time/temperature for safety ingredient. See stop sale. Observed house made Ranch dressing dated 5-22-2024. See stop sale Observed House made Blue cheese dressing dated 5-26-2024. See stop sale Observed House made Hush puppy mix dated 5-24-2024. See stop sale Employee discarded all items during inspection.
01B-28-5
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. Observed establishment without written procedures for vomiting and diarrhea clean up. Inspector provided copy of written procedures on vomiting and diarrhea clean up. **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Person in charge unable to answer basic questions about allergens. Observed person in charge unable to answer questions regarding Eight Food Allergens. Inspector will provide copy of Big 6 Foodborne illness and Eight Food Allergens. **Corrected On-Site**
53A-15-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee beverage on table next to urns near bar area. Employee removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
12B-07-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand washing signs in unisex bathrooms. Inspector will send copy of hand washing signs to establishment.
31B-04-4
64
Jul 17, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 minor violation.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor in disrepair under fryers on cook line **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-17: Floor still in disrepair **Time Extended**
36-17-5
95
Jul 14, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
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High Priority - Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/ **Warning**
50-08-7
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw bacon stored over prep vegetables in glass door reach in cooler located in storage area. Cook properly stored food **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. raw fish 48F to 50F, and raw scollops 48F stored in small prep reach in cooler on cook line. Cooler has an ambient temperature of 44F. Cook stated food was placed in cooler last night. Cook discarded food **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. raw fish 48F to 50F, raw scollops 48F, raw shrimp 48F in small prep reach in cooler on cook line. Cooler has an ambient temperature of 44F. Cook stated scollops and some fish was placed in cooler last night and that the raw shrimp and the rest of the raw fish was restocked from the main prep cooler approximately 2 hours ago. Cook discarded food from last night and placed the rest on ice. Operator stated service person is on his way to fix cooler. See stop sale. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No quat test strips for sanitizer solution for red buckets. **Warning**
16-37-1
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor soiled behind cooking equipment on cook line **Warning**
36-73-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor in disrepair under fryers on cook line **Warning**
36-17-5
Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed employee eating on cook line by prep table near kitchen entrance **Warning**
12B-02-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters heavily soiled Exterior of fan in kitchen heavily soiled with buildup of dust. Fan install above prep table near steam well. Glass door reach in cooler in stor area has soiled gaskets **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. Objectionable odor in left side bathroom **Warning**
36-64-5
39
Dec 2, 2022
Routine - Food
6 minor violations.
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Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Soiled exterior of equipment including handles to coolers. Multiple. **Repeat Violation**
23-24-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soiled Counters and shelves at kitchen. Soiled exterior of equipment. Kitchen.
23-03-4
Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. No self closing mechanism on rear door. **Repeat Violation**
35B-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Soiled interior of reach in cooler. Kitchen.
22-16-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water in base of kitchen cooler.
29-49-6
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall soiled by cookline. **Repeat Violation**
36-27-5
74
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Two Dues Seafood Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Two Dues Seafood Restaurant on file is from Apr 13, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Two Dues Seafood Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Two Dues Seafood Restaurant.
How does Two Dues Seafood Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Atlantic Beach?
Two Dues Seafood Restaurant most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Atlantic Beach average of 75.
Has Two Dues Seafood Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Two Dues Seafood Restaurant have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Two Dues Seafood Restaurant 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 Two Dues Seafood Restaurant inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Two Dues Seafood Restaurant is inspected around three times per year on average.
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