DUKE'S SEAFOOD
900 MAIN ST, Palatka FL 32177 · 386-227-1379
Last inspected Mar 30, 2026 · 4 visits since April 2024
3 inspections within 18 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. At time of inspection current license expired 06/01/2023. Operator paid and renewed license during inspection.
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Inspection history
4 visits, newest first
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Mold in track of stand up reach in cooler door gasket.
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded.
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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.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test kit available.
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).
Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Duct tape used to repair reach in cooler interior.
Hotel and Restaurant license decal not displayed on mobile food dispensing vehicle. No license decal present.
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.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No employee hand wash signage at hand wash sink.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler door gaskets with mold like substance spots.
Screening is not 16-mesh to the inch. Service window screen torn.
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.
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. At time of inspection current license expired 06/01/2023. Operator paid and renewed license during inspection.
Dead roaches on premises. One dead roach observed by the driver seat. Operator swept and discarded the dead roach.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Stand up reach in cooler door gaskets has debris between the gasket edges.
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