How many restaurants are in East Palatka?

East Palatka, Florida has 22 food establishments tracked by the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR).

What is the restaurant inspection pass rate in East Palatka?

The current pass rate for food establishments in East Palatka is 100%. The Florida state average is 86%.

What are the most common health violations in East Palatka?

The most frequently cited violations in East Palatka are: Food contact surfaces, Consumer advisory, Proper hand/arm washing.

Which restaurant chain has the most locations in East Palatka?

Burger King has the most locations in East Palatka with 1 establishments.

How does East Palatka compare to the Florida state average?

East Palatka has a pass rate of 100%, which is 14 percentage points above the state average of 86%. The average violations per inspection is 5.7 compared to the state average of 4.67.

How often are restaurants inspected in East Palatka?

Food establishments in East Palatka have an average of 9.4 inspections on record. Florida DBPR conducts routine inspections based on facility type and risk level.

How much in fines have restaurants in East Palatka been assessed?

Food establishments in East Palatka have been assessed $1,160 in fines across 3 disciplinary actions. The average fine is $387 and the largest single fine was $800.

How many fire safety violations have been found in East Palatka restaurants?

9 fire safety violations have been documented across 6 food establishments in East Palatka. The most common issue is fire extinguisher in red zone.

Are grocery stores and retail food stores in East Palatka inspected?

Yes. The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) inspects retail food establishments — grocery stores, gas station food sections, markets, and convenience stores. East Palatka, Florida has 11 FDACS-regulated retail food facilities with 32 inspections on record.

How many FDACS stop-sale orders have been issued in East Palatka?

FDACS has issued 71 stop-sale orders at retail food establishments in East Palatka. A stop-sale order prohibits a facility from selling specific products found to be unsafe, mislabeled, or non-compliant with Florida food code.

East Palatka — Food Safety Records: DBPR & FDACS

Name: East Palatka Food Safety Inspection Records
Creator: Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

Overview

East Palatka, Florida has 22 food establishments with 207 inspections on record. The pass rate is 100%, above the state average of 86%. Inspections average 5.7 violations per visit.

Data from Florida DBPR (restaurants) and FDACS (retail food). Updated May 2026.

22Facilities

207Total Inspections

0Closures 2026

100%Pass Rate

5.7Avg Violations

Most-Inspected Facilities

Business	Inspections	Violations
Corky Bells Seafood	29	301
Musselwhite's Seafood & Grill	33	230
Burger King #16751	21	126
McDonald's East Palatka	20	106
Rumors Flying	21	100

East Palatka Restaurants: Comparison to Florida State Averages

East Palatka 100% Pass Rate 100%

Florida Average 86% Pass Rate 86%

East Palatka 5.7 Avg Violations / Inspection 5.7

Florida Average 4.7 Avg Violations / Inspection 4.7

East Palatka 0 Closures per 100 Facilities 0

Florida Average 1.37 Closures per 100 Facilities 1.37

East Palatka Restaurants: Recent Inspections (Last 30 Days)

Date	Business	Violations	Result
Apr 30	Antonio's New York Style Pizza Abe	15 (1 high)	Inspection Completed - No Further Action

East Palatka Restaurants: Most Common Health Violations

Code	Violation	Citations
14	Food contact surfaces	2,202
22	Consumer advisory	1,971
08	Proper hand/arm washing	1,730
24	Toxic substance control	1,725
12	Shell stock requirements	1,723

East Palatka Restaurants: Disciplinary Actions & Fines

3Actions on Record

$1,160Total Fines

$387Avg Fine

$800Largest Fine

1Facilities Fined

East Palatka Restaurants: Fire Safety Violations

9Fire Violations

6Facilities Cited

Most Common Fire Safety Issues

Issue	Citations
Fire extinguisher in red zone	6
Exit blocked or locked	2
Other fire safety violation	1

East Palatka Retail Food: FDACS Inspection Records

In addition to restaurants, Florida's Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) inspects grocery stores, markets, gas station food sections, and other retail food establishments. East Palatka has 11 FDACS-regulated facilities with 32 inspections on record and 71 stop-sale orders issued.

11Retail Facilities

32FDACS Inspections

71Stop-Sale Orders

East Palatka FDACS: Recent Stop-Sale Orders

A stop-sale order prohibits a retail food establishment from selling specific products found to be unsafe, improperly stored, mislabeled, or non-compliant with Florida food code. Products may be embargoed, destroyed, or returned to the distributor.

Date	Facility	Product	Reason
Nov 19, 2025	Mela-singh-LLC-430489	Brand Name: (Lot #:)	FS 500; FAC 5K-4 Violation of Florida Food Law.* Labeling
Nov 19, 2025	Mela-singh-LLC-430489	Brand Name: (Lot #:)	FS 500; FAC 5K-4 Violation of Florida Food Law.* Labeling
Nov 19, 2025	Mela-singh-LLC-430489	Brand Name: (Lot #:)	FS 500; FAC 5K-4 Violation of Florida Food Law.* Labeling
Nov 19, 2025	Mela-singh-LLC-430489	Brand Name: (Lot #:)	FS 500; FAC 5K-4 Violation of Florida Food Law.* Labeling
Nov 19, 2025	Mela-singh-LLC-430489	Brand Name: (Lot #:)	FS 500; FAC 5K-4 Violation of Florida Food Law.* Labeling
Nov 19, 2025	Mela-singh-LLC-430489	Brand Name: (Lot #:)	FS 500; FAC 5K-4 Violation of Florida Food Law.* Labeling
Nov 19, 2025	Mela-singh-LLC-430489	Brand Name: (Lot #:)	FS 500; FAC 5K-4 Violation of Florida Food Law.* Labeling
Nov 19, 2025	Mela-singh-LLC-430489	Brand Name: (Lot #:)	FS 500; FAC 5K-4 Violation of Florida Food Law.* Labeling
Nov 19, 2025	Mela-singh-LLC-430489	Brand Name: (Lot #:)	FS 500; FAC 5K-4 Violation of Florida Food Law.* Labeling
Nov 19, 2025	Mela-singh-LLC-430489	Brand Name: (Lot #:)	FS 500; FAC 5K-4 Violation of Florida Food Law.* Labeling

Browse all FDACS stop-sale order categories →

East Palatka FDACS: Most Cited Code Violations

Code	Violation	Citations
6-501.11	Physical facilities not maintained in good repair	5
6-501.12	Physical facilities not cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean, or cleaning	4
2-501.11	Establishment does not have written procedures for employees to follow when	3
4-903.11(A)	Single-service or single-use articles not stored in a clean, dry location; at least 6	2
5-501.11	Receptacles and waste handling units for refuse, recyclables, and returnables not	2

Browse all FDACS violation codes →

East Palatka Retail Food Chains (FDACS)

Chain	Locations	Stop-Sale Orders	Citations
Circle K	1	102	1,574
Dollar General	1	57	2,871

All Florida retail food chains →

About FDACS Retail Food Inspections →

East Palatka: Restaurant Chains (DBPR)

Chain	Locations	Violations
Burger King	1	126
Best Western	1	21
Taco Bell	1	50
McDonalds	1	106
Dunkin	1	46

East Palatka Restaurant Inspections: FAQ

How many restaurants are in East Palatka?: East Palatka, Florida has 22 food establishments tracked by the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR).
What is the restaurant inspection pass rate in East Palatka?: The current pass rate for food establishments in East Palatka is 100%. The Florida state average is 86%.
What are the most common health violations in East Palatka?: The most frequently cited violations in East Palatka are: Food contact surfaces, Consumer advisory, Proper hand/arm washing.
Which restaurant chain has the most locations in East Palatka?: Burger King has the most locations in East Palatka with 1 establishments.
How does East Palatka compare to the Florida state average?: East Palatka has a pass rate of 100%, which is 14 percentage points above the state average of 86%. The average violations per inspection is 5.7 compared to the state average of 4.67.
How often are restaurants inspected in East Palatka?: Food establishments in East Palatka have an average of 9.4 inspections on record. Florida DBPR conducts routine inspections based on facility type and risk level.
How much in fines have restaurants in East Palatka been assessed?: Food establishments in East Palatka have been assessed $1,160 in fines across 3 disciplinary actions. The average fine is $387 and the largest single fine was $800.
How many fire safety violations have been found in East Palatka restaurants?: 9 fire safety violations have been documented across 6 food establishments in East Palatka. The most common issue is fire extinguisher in red zone.
Are grocery stores and retail food stores in East Palatka inspected?: Yes. The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) inspects retail food establishments — grocery stores, gas station food sections, markets, and convenience stores. East Palatka, Florida has 11 FDACS-regulated retail food facilities with 32 inspections on record.
How many FDACS stop-sale orders have been issued in East Palatka?: FDACS has issued 71 stop-sale orders at retail food establishments in East Palatka. A stop-sale order prohibits a facility from selling specific products found to be unsafe, mislabeled, or non-compliant with Florida food code.

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East Palatka Restaurants & Food Establishments (22)

Circle K # 2117 FDACS Retail

241 S US Highway 17, East Palatka

FDACS Retail Food · Convenience Store Significant FS AND/OR Packaged Ice

Vw Cvs 03519 FDACS Retail

238 S US Highway 17, East Palatka

FDACS Retail Food · Vended Water

Rev'd Up Nutrition FDACS Retail

164 S US Highway 17 Ste 17, East Palatka

FDACS Retail Food · Convenience Store Significant FS AND/OR Packaged Ice

Vw Sunoco Express 291 FDACS Retail

276 S US Highway 17, East Palatka

FDACS Retail Food · Vended Water

Ice House - East Palatka FDACS Retail

197 S US Highway 17, East Palatka

FDACS Retail Food · Packaged Ice Self Vending

Dollar General # 9892 FDACS Retail

264 S US Highway 17, East Palatka

FDACS Retail Food · Minor Outlet with Perishables

East Palatka Markets INC. FDACS Retail

164 S US Highway 17 Ste 9, East Palatka

FDACS Retail Food · Supermarket

James Ranch FDACS Retail

120 Dog Branch RD, East Palatka

FDACS Retail Food · Mobile Vendor

La Tienda De Maria FDACS Retail

195 S Highway 17, East Palatka

FDACS Retail Food · Convenience Store/Prepackaged/No Food Service

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