PALACE FISH & CHICKEN
445 STOCKTON ST, Jacksonville FL 32204
Last inspected Aug 18, 2025 · 6 visits since July 2023
□ Not on the state's active licence list
This licence isn't in DBPR's current active file, which usually means the business has closed, been sold, or let the licence lapse. Everything below belongs to this licence, not to whoever may be trading here now. The history stays public because it is a public record.
JUL 23
APR 24
NOV 24
APR 25
AUG 25
▼ IMPROVING
5 inspections trending up, 16 points better than where it started.
Improper sewage disposal at floor drains in kitchen and/or food preparation area. Observed mop sink storing various miscellaneous items. Inspector inquired as to where waste mop water is disposed. Operator stated in the restroom floor drain.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $160
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5--2021005757 | Nov 5, 2020 | Jul 8, 2021 | $160 |
Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Aug 18, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 10 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 10 findingsThe state's own report →
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired June 1, 2025
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw liver stored above bread rolls in triple door clear cooler.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Clear solution stored in spray bottle. Manager labeled spray bottle bleach.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. No hair restraint on employee preparing food items.
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Equipment in poor repair. Torn gasket on single clear door cooler.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Grease on floor under cooking equipment, black debris under shelves and equipment.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters are soiled with grease above fryers. Rolling black carts are soiled with food debris. Gaskets soiled on reach in cooler doors.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Shelves in reach in cooler are soiled with food debris and rust.
Utensils in poor condition. Tip broken on knife.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Rust on walk in cooler shelves.
Apr 9, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate9 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken gizzards stored over shrimp in clear door cooler, employee properly stored food items
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Garbage can blocking hand wash sink, employee over garbage can
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand wash sink, employee provided paper towels
Cardboard box used as garbage container. On cooks line
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Back storage building near grease trap
Equipment in poor repair. Torn gasket on clear door cooler
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Grease and food debris Under fryers
Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface. Dumpster stored in grass area Grease trap stored on wooden pallet in grass area behind establishment
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of microwave is soiled with food debris
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Grease build up on rolling cart
Single-service articles improperly stored. Single service soufflé cups stored on floor
Utensils in poor condition. Tip of knife is broken off
Nov 6, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 13 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority5 Intermediate6 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Black non food grade bag used to store crabs
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw Chicken over fully cooked shrimp in reach in cooler, manager properly stored food items
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Stained white Cutting board on cooks line
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink blocked by black trash can, manager moved trash can
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels provided at hand wash sink, manager provided paper towels during inspection
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Operator couldn't locate the written procedures. Emailed manager a copy of time as public health control
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled spray bottle with purple solution stored inside in server area
Cardboard box used as garbage container. Card board box used as a trash can at end of cooks line by small flip top cooler
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Dust on ceiling in kitchen area
Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface. Dumpster stored in grass area behind restaurant
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs stored in Handle of black cart
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters are soiled with grease Exterior of rolling cart is soiled with grease build up Gasket soiled on walk in cooler door
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Food debris on reach in cooler shelves in upright clear door cooler
Apr 25, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 21 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
5 High priority7 Intermediate9 Basic
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Improper sewage disposal at floor drains in kitchen and/or food preparation area. Observed mop sink storing various miscellaneous items. Inspector inquired as to where waste mop water is disposed. Operator stated in the restroom floor drain.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Two live flying insects near three compartment sink.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Chicken in tub at room temperature at 97F. Operator states chicken prepared approximately two hours prior. Chicken moved to walk in cooler.
Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. Chicken in stand up reach in cooler in kitchen at 52F. Operator states chicken prepared 4.25 hours prior. Also, chicken in walk in cooler at 87F. Operator states chicken prepared 2.5 hours prior.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Threaded faucet outside back exit with attached hose is missing a vacuum breaker.
Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Employee washed hands in three compartment sink.
Establishment conducts non-continuous cooking of raw animal foods without written procedures approved by the division. No written procedures available. Establishment partially cooks chicken wings then fully cooks wings when customer places order. Per operator, wings are cooked to 115F on initial first cook. Provided and discussed with operator DBPR Form HR 5022-102 and DBPR Form HR 5022-101.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink at three compartment sink blocked by trash can and utensils are in the sink. Operator moved trash can and removed utensils from sink.
Lack of toilet tissue at each toilet. No toilet paper in only restroom.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chemical test kit available. Establishment utilizes chlorine.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. No probe thermometer for establishment.
No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at hand wash sink at three compartment sink. Operator replenished soap.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl used as dispenser in shrimp in stand up reach in cooler in kitchen.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents/floors soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Multiple ceiling tiles in kitchen soiled. Floor under fryers is soiled. Fan guards in walk in cooler have debris.
Equipment in poor repair. Torn gasket on stand up reach in cooler in kitchen.
Food stored on floor. Oil stored on the floor at three compartment sink. Cases of wings on the floor in walk in cooler. Bag of corn meal on floor in outside storage shed.
Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface. Grease receptacle and dumpster is located in the grass/dirt behind establishment.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Rice spoon next to rice cooker in standing water at 85F. Employee removed water.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters have grease build up. Two carts in kitchen with heavy food debris.
Plumbing system in disrepair. Hand wash sink at three compartment sink has leak under sink. Operator states will call for repair.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Single service cups and lids stored on the floor by mop sink and in multiple cases of cups in outside storage area on the floor.
Oct 5, 2023Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 1 violations recorded.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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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. No proof of training available.
Jul 31, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 18 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority5 Intermediate11 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In walk-in cooler, raw chicken stored over cooked chicken. Operator moved raw chicken to lower shelf.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At cook line, wings (72F - Cold Holding). Operator stated wings have been put from walk-in cooler for 30 minutes. Explained Time as a Public Health Control to operator and emailed form.
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. In front reach-in cooler, cheesecake not dated. Operator stated cheesecake taken out of freezer 3 days prior.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Handwash sink in kitchen, plastic container and scrub pad in sink. Operator removed.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. No certification available.
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. No proof of training available.
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. No documentation available.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Restroom door missing door closer.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor tiles at walk-in cooler missing, broken.
Floors, walls and/ or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor behind fryers has grease build up. Exterior of walk-in cooler door soiled.
Food stored on floor. Multiple food items stored on floor near back door.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. In kitchen, in three bulk containers, s op handles touching product. Operator moved scoops.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters have build up.
Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Missing door closer on side door.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Multiple single service items on floor by back door.
Stored food not covered. At front counter, plastic container of seasoning on under counter shelf, not covered.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. In kitchen, four bulk containers not labeled.
This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.