How many health inspections has J & J SEAFOOD & CHICKEN had?

J & J SEAFOOD & CHICKEN has had 54 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.

Has J & J SEAFOOD & CHICKEN ever been shut down?

Yes, J & J SEAFOOD & CHICKEN has been shut down 2 times by state inspectors.

What are the most common violations at J & J SEAFOOD & CHICKEN?

The most frequently cited violations at J & J SEAFOOD & CHICKEN are: Single-use items, Chemical properly stored, Proper cooking temps.

What does Florida violation V03 (Employee health reporting) mean?

OUTBREAK ENABLER: Food workers who fail to report illness symptoms are the #1 cause of multi-victim outbreaks. Norovirus is shed in billions of viral particles per gram of stool — as few as 18 particles cause infection. One symptomatic worker can infect hundreds of customers before detection. CDC links 70% of Norovirus outbreaks to infected food handlers. Employees must immediately report: vomiting, diarrhea, jaundice, sore throat with fever, infected wounds or boils. Must also report diagnosed illness with Salmonella Typhi, Shigella, E. coli O157:H7, Hepatitis A virus, or Norovirus. Person in charge must exclude or restrict employees per FDA Food Code guidelines.

What does Florida violation V08 (Proper hand/arm washing) mean?

TECHNIQUE FAILURE: Improper handwashing technique leaves pathogens on hands even when a handwashing attempt is made. Studies show 95% of people wash hands incorrectly — most don't scrub for 20 seconds or miss fingertips, thumbs, and between fingers. Incomplete washing creates a false sense of security while still transferring E. coli, Norovirus, and Salmonella to food. Correct technique requires: wet hands with clean warm water, apply soap, lather and scrub for 20+ seconds covering all surfaces including fingertips/nails/between fingers/back of hands, rinse thoroughly, dry with single-use towel. Use towel to turn off faucet. Do NOT use hand sanitizer as substitute for handwashing.

What does Florida violation V12 (Shell stock requirements) mean?

SHELLFISH TRACEABILITY: Shellfish (oysters, clams, mussels) are high-risk foods consumed raw or lightly cooked. Without proper identification tags, contaminated shellfish cannot be traced during outbreaks. Vibrio vulnificus from Gulf shellfish has a 50% fatality rate in at-risk populations. Norovirus in shellfish causes 50% of shellfish-related illnesses. Proper tags enable rapid recall during outbreaks. Maintain shellfish tags for 90 days from date of sale/service. Tags must include: harvester name and certification number, harvest date and location, quantity, dealer information. Store shellfish in original tagged container until empty. Record date on each container when last shell is removed. Never commingle shellfish from different lots.

J & J SEAFOOD & CHICKEN

624 N SR 19, Palatka, FL 32177

Putnam County · Permanent Food Service · Owner: J & J SEAFOOD & CHICKEN INC · License: SEA6400870

J & J Seafood & Chicken in Palatka has logged 54 inspections with 376 total violations—averaging 7 per inspection, more than double Putnam County's 3.42 average. The facility faced two emergency closures for rodent activity in May and June 2017. Inspection patterns show recurring compliance issues with warnings and administrative complaints throughout its history, though recent inspections indicate some stabilization.

Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.

54Inspections

376Violations

2Closures

Data current as of January 17, 2025

Emergency Closures (3)

Emergency closure history for J & J SEAFOOD & CHICKEN
Date	Reason	Reopened
Jun 28, 2017	Rodent activity	14:48:00
May 16, 2017	Rodent activity	15:25:00
N/A	Rodent activity	N/A

Inspection History (54)

Jan 17, 2025 — Routine - Food· 9 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V12 Shell stock requirements

V14 Food contact surfaces

V21 Time as control

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V42 Equipment condition

Jul 17, 2024 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jul 11, 2024 — Routine - Food· 14 violations (1 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V06 Handwashing facilities

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V10 Approved food source

V12 Shell stock requirements

V14 Food contact surfaces

V21 Time as control

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V35 Single-use items

Dec 6, 2023 — Routine - Food· 18 violations (2 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended

Jul 11, 2023 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jul 10, 2023 — Routine - Food· 10 violations (2 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

V25 Allergen awareness

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V33 Proper cooling equipment

V35 Single-use items

V36 Proper ventilation

Basic Violations

V45 Floor maintenance

Jan 23, 2023 — Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

Intermediate Violations

V35 Single-use items

Jan 19, 2023 — Routine - Food· 13 violations (3 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V14 Food contact surfaces

V21 Time as control

V25 Allergen awareness

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V33 Proper cooling equipment

V35 Single-use items

V36 Proper ventilation

V40 Wiping cloths usage

V41 Toilet facilities

Basic Violations

V45 Floor maintenance

Aug 29, 2022 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Aug 23, 2022 — Routine - Food· 15 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V12 Shell stock requirements

V14 Food contact surfaces

V16 Proper cooking temps

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

V25 Allergen awareness

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V33 Proper cooling equipment

V35 Single-use items

V36 Proper ventilation

Feb 24, 2022 — Complaint Partial· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V21 Time as control

Intermediate Violations

V41 Toilet facilities

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Feb 24, 2022 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Feb 22, 2022 — Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

Intermediate Violations

V35 Single-use items

Feb 21, 2022 — Routine - Food· 9 violations (3 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V14 Food contact surfaces

Intermediate Violations

V35 Single-use items

V36 Proper ventilation

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Jul 8, 2021 — Routine - Food· 9 violations (3 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V23 Chemical properly stored

V25 Allergen awareness

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V33 Proper cooling equipment

V35 Single-use items

Nov 3, 2020 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Oct 27, 2020 — Routine - Food· 13 violations (4 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V02 Employee health policy

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V12 Shell stock requirements

V14 Food contact surfaces

V16 Proper cooking temps

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V33 Proper cooling equipment

V40 Wiping cloths usage

V41 Toilet facilities

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean

Jul 7, 2020 — Routine - Food· 10 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V16 Proper cooking temps

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V36 Proper ventilation

V41 Toilet facilities

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean

Nov 4, 2019 — Complaint Full· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied

Intermediate Violations

V35 Single-use items

Sep 5, 2019 — Complaint Full· 7 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V23 Chemical properly stored

V27 Correct procedures

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V35 Single-use items

V41 Toilet facilities

Jul 23, 2019 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jul 19, 2019 — Routine - Food· 17 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V14 Food contact surfaces

V21 Time as control

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

V25 Allergen awareness

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V35 Single-use items

V36 Proper ventilation

V40 Wiping cloths usage

V41 Toilet facilities

Feb 13, 2019 — Routine - Food· 4 violations · Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

Feb 11, 2019 — Routine - Food· 10 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V14 Food contact surfaces

V23 Chemical properly stored

V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

Nov 29, 2018 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Oct 29, 2018 — Routine - Food· 2 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending

High Priority Violations

V23 Chemical properly stored

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Aug 28, 2018 — Routine - Food· 2 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending

High Priority Violations

V23 Chemical properly stored

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Aug 27, 2018 — Routine - Food· 7 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V02 Employee health policy

V03 Employee health reporting

V14 Food contact surfaces

V21 Time as control

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Jun 1, 2018 — Food-Licensing Inspection· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

May 31, 2018 — Food-Licensing Inspection· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V03 Employee health reporting

V06 Handwashing facilities

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean

Oct 2, 2017 — Complaint Full· 0 violations · Admin. Complaint Callback Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Oct 2, 2017 — Complaint Full· 0 violations · Admin. Complaint Callback Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Aug 9, 2017 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Aug 2, 2017 — Routine - Food· 8 violations (3 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

V05 Handwashing procedures

V12 Shell stock requirements

V14 Food contact surfaces

V16 Proper cooking temps

Intermediate Violations

V33 Proper cooling equipment

V35 Single-use items

Basic Violations

V45 Floor maintenance

V50 Adequate lighting

Jul 18, 2017 — Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Not Complied

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces

V16 Proper cooking temps

Intermediate Violations

V35 Single-use items

Basic Violations

V45 Floor maintenance

Jul 18, 2017 — Routine - Food· 2 violations · Emergency Order Callback Complied

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces

V16 Proper cooking temps

Basic Violations

V45 Floor maintenance

Jul 17, 2017 — Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Not Complied

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces

V16 Proper cooking temps

Intermediate Violations

V35 Single-use items

Basic Violations

V45 Floor maintenance

Jul 17, 2017 — Complaint Full· 5 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V16 Proper cooking temps

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V33 Proper cooling equipment

V35 Single-use items

Jul 14, 2017 — Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Not Complied

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces

V16 Proper cooking temps

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V35 Single-use items

Basic Violations

V45 Floor maintenance

Jul 13, 2017 — Routine - Food· 12 violations (6 high priority)· Emergency order recommended

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V12 Shell stock requirements

V14 Food contact surfaces

V16 Proper cooking temps

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V35 Single-use items

V41 Toilet facilities

Basic Violations

V45 Floor maintenance

Jun 29, 2017 — Complaint Full· 6 violations (2 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Complied

High Priority Violations

V16 Proper cooking temps

Intermediate Violations

V33 Proper cooling equipment

V35 Single-use items

V36 Proper ventilation

Basic Violations

V50 Adequate lighting

V53 Outer openings protected

Jun 29, 2017 — Complaint Full· 9 violations (3 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Not Complied

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V16 Proper cooking temps

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V33 Proper cooling equipment

V35 Single-use items

V36 Proper ventilation

Basic Violations

V50 Adequate lighting

V53 Outer openings protected

Jun 28, 2017 — Complaint Full· 12 violations (5 high priority)· Emergency order recommended

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V10 Approved food source

V12 Shell stock requirements

V16 Proper cooking temps

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V33 Proper cooling equipment

V35 Single-use items

V36 Proper ventilation

Basic Violations

V50 Adequate lighting

V53 Outer openings protected

Jun 2, 2017 — Routine - Food· 7 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V16 Proper cooking temps

Intermediate Violations

V33 Proper cooling equipment

V35 Single-use items

V36 Proper ventilation

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Jun 1, 2017 — Routine - Food· 13 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V16 Proper cooking temps

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V33 Proper cooling equipment

V35 Single-use items

V36 Proper ventilation

V42 Equipment condition

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

May 23, 2017 — Complaint Full· 8 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending

High Priority Violations

V16 Proper cooking temps

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V33 Proper cooling equipment

V35 Single-use items

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

May 18, 2017 — Complaint Full· 8 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending

High Priority Violations

V16 Proper cooking temps

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V33 Proper cooling equipment

V35 Single-use items

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

May 17, 2017 — Complaint Full· 15 violations (2 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Time Extension

High Priority Violations

V16 Proper cooking temps

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V33 Proper cooling equipment

V35 Single-use items

V36 Proper ventilation

V41 Toilet facilities

V42 Equipment condition

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

May 17, 2017 — Complaint Full· 16 violations (3 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Not Complied

High Priority Violations

V16 Proper cooking temps

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V33 Proper cooling equipment

V35 Single-use items

V36 Proper ventilation

V41 Toilet facilities

V42 Equipment condition

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

May 16, 2017 — Complaint Full· 28 violations (5 high priority)· Emergency order recommended

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V13 Parasite destruction

V14 Food contact surfaces

V16 Proper cooking temps

V21 Time as control

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

V25 Allergen awareness

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V33 Proper cooling equipment

V35 Single-use items

V36 Proper ventilation

V40 Wiping cloths usage

V41 Toilet facilities

V42 Equipment condition

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Apr 3, 2017 — Food-Licensing Inspection· 16 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V05 Handwashing procedures

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V10 Approved food source

V13 Parasite destruction

V14 Food contact surfaces

V16 Proper cooking temps

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V35 Single-use items

V36 Proper ventilation

Basic Violations

V45 Floor maintenance

V51 Premises clean

Mar 30, 2017 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Admin. Complaint Callback Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Oct 10, 2016 — Routine - Food· 5 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces

Intermediate Violations

V35 Single-use items

V36 Proper ventilation

Basic Violations

V45 Floor maintenance

V50 Adequate lighting

Oct 5, 2016 — Routine - Food· 12 violations (4 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V14 Food contact surfaces

V16 Proper cooking temps

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V35 Single-use items

V36 Proper ventilation

Basic Violations

V45 Floor maintenance

V50 Adequate lighting

How Does This Facility Compare?

J & J SEAFOOD & CHICKEN has had 2 emergency closures, compared to the Putnam County average of 0.16 closures per facility. It has averaged 7 violations per inspection vs. the county average of 3.42.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many health inspections has J & J SEAFOOD & CHICKEN had?: J & J SEAFOOD & CHICKEN has had 54 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.
Has J & J SEAFOOD & CHICKEN ever been shut down?: Yes, J & J SEAFOOD & CHICKEN has been shut down 2 times by state inspectors.
What are the most common violations at J & J SEAFOOD & CHICKEN?: The most frequently cited violations at J & J SEAFOOD & CHICKEN are: Single-use items, Chemical properly stored, Proper cooking temps.

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Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).

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