Musselwhite's Seafood & Grill in East Palatka

Last inspected:

125 Hwy 17 South, East Palatka, FL 321316814
Overview

Musselwhite's Seafood & Grill in East Palatka averaged 6.97 violations per inspection across 33 inspections between 2024 and 2026, slightly above Florida's statewide average of 5.2. The facility has not experienced an emergency closure but has received 2 administrative complaint recommendations. High-priority violations have been recurring across multiple inspections, including employee health reporting violations cited in at least 4 separate inspections, handwashing facility and proper handwashing violations appearing in multiple inspections, chemical storage violations documented in at least 3 inspections, and shell stock handling violations appearing repeatedly. Management awareness violations and time-as-control violations were also documented across multiple inspections. The facility received one disciplinary action totaling $200 in fines. Fire safety violations involving a portable fire extinguisher in the red zone were cited on two separate occasions in 2022. The most recent inspection on March 25, 2026 resulted in a Call Back - Complied disposition with zero violations, following an inspection on March 18, 2026 that documented 36 violations (3 high-priority, 2 intermediate, 8 basic) and resulted in an administrative complaint recommendation.

Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.

33Inspections
230Violations
0Closures
2Fire
$200in Fines

Last inspected DBPR:

Musselwhite's Seafood & Grill in East Palatka: Comparison to Putnam County Averages

This Facility 7 violations / inspection 7 violations per inspection
Putnam County Avg 5.4 violations / inspection 5.4 county average
This Facility 0 emergency closures 0 closures
Putnam County Avg 0.23 closures / facility 0.23 county average

Musselwhite's Seafood & Grill in East Palatka: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (1)

Total fines on record: $200.00

Disciplinary action history for Musselwhite's Seafood & Grill in East Palatka
Action DateCase NumberFineViolation DateEnforcement Office
5--2019002364 $200.00 Nov 21, 2018 Miami (Doral)

Musselwhite's Seafood & Grill in East Palatka: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (2)

— 2 fire violations

— Routine - Food · 45-02-4 · Warning Issued

Inspector Observation: Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. By back door. **Repeat Violation**

— Routine - Food · 45-02-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Inspector Observation: Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. At back door fire extinguisher in red zone.

Musselwhite's Seafood & Grill in East Palatka: Full Inspection History — DBPR (33)

— 2 inspections12 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 12 violations (8 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— 2 inspections22 violations · 17 high priority
— 4 inspections25 violations · 18 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending

High Priority Violations

— Routine - Food· 16 violations (10 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (7 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— 4 inspections19 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (7 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— 3 inspections20 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending

High Priority Violations

— Routine - Food· 8 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 1 inspection4 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 5 inspections33 violations · 19 high priority
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 11 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Complaint Full· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Complaint Full· 10 violations (6 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— 2 inspections9 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Admin. Complaint Callback Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— 6 inspections16 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 3 inspections28 violations · 16 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 13 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 1 inspection8 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Musselwhite's Seafood & Grill in East Palatka: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Musselwhite's Seafood & Grill in East Palatka last inspected?
Musselwhite's Seafood & Grill in East Palatka was last inspected by Florida DBPR on March 25, 2026. The result was: Call Back - Complied.
What are the most common violations at Musselwhite's Seafood & Grill in East Palatka?
The most frequently cited violations at Musselwhite's Seafood & Grill in East Palatka are: Shell stock requirements, Proper hand/arm washing, Chemical properly stored.
How many health inspections has Musselwhite's Seafood & Grill in East Palatka had?
Musselwhite's Seafood & Grill in East Palatka has had 33 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 7 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
What did the most recent inspection of Musselwhite's Seafood & Grill in East Palatka find?
Musselwhite's Seafood & Grill in East Palatka was most recently inspected on March 25, 2026 with 0 violation(s). Disposition: Call Back - Complied.
Has Musselwhite's Seafood & Grill in East Palatka ever been shut down?
No, Musselwhite's Seafood & Grill in East Palatka has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
Has Musselwhite's Seafood & Grill in East Palatka had any fire safety violations?
Yes, Musselwhite's Seafood & Grill in East Palatka has 2 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
Has Musselwhite's Seafood & Grill in East Palatka faced any disciplinary actions?
Yes, Musselwhite's Seafood & Grill in East Palatka has 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $200.00 in fines.
How much has Musselwhite's Seafood & Grill in East Palatka been fined?
Musselwhite's Seafood & Grill in East Palatka has been fined a total of $200.00 across 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.

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