Corky Bells Seafood
185 S Hwy 17, East Palatka, FL 32131 · Permanent Food Service · License 6400791
What drove the grade
Live, small flying insects found.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Nov 2 complaint inspection8 high priority (5 fixed on the spot, 1 repeat), 2 intermediate (1 fixed on the spot), 13 basic (4 repeats); basic violations cost 12 at most-52
- Administrative complaint on Nov 2, now complaint after follow-upCounts in full until a follow-up finds the problems fixed-20
- Safety score28
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 2 visitsComplaint inspection
- Follow-up visitNov 3, 2026 Complaint after follow-up
Problems from the first visit still weren't fixed, so the inspector recommended formal action by the state, which can include fines.
6 violations still not corrected:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat was still cited
High priority1
Code 35, Insects, rodents, pests and animals: Live, small flying insects found.
At callback, observed one flying insect in the bar area. Observed a spiders web in the dry storage area, operator discarded the web.. Observed no birds nest in the outside storage shed. Observed no spiders web or spider in the outside storage shed.
Administrative complaintFixed on the spot
Intermediate1
Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.
Observed improvement at callback. Operator needs more time to complete.
More time given
Basic4
Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Observed improvement at callback. Operator needs more time to complete.
More time given
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Observed improvement at callback. Operator needs more time to complete.
More time given
Code 23, Non-food contact surfaces clean: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.
Observed improvement at callback. Operator needs more time to complete.
More time given
Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Floors, walls and or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris.
Observed improvement at callback. Operator needs more time to complete.
More time given
- First visitNov 2, 2026 Administrative complaint
Serious or repeated problems led the inspector to recommend formal action by the state, which can include fines.
23 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority8
Code 01, Approved source; food safe and unadulterated: Food with mold-like growth.
See stop sale. In outside walk-in cooler, 4 containers of whole strawberries have grey mold like substance .
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation.
See stop sale. Observed buttermilk with an open date mark of 10/20 in reach in cooler on cook line. Operator voluntarily discarded.
Fixed on the spot
Code 02, Labeling, date marking and consumer advisory: Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation.
Observed buttermilk with an open date mark of 10/20 in reach in cooler on cook line. Operator voluntarily
Fixed on the spot
Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing.
Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Triple Sink (Quaternary 0ppm), employee remade sink, tested at 200ppm.
Fixed on the spot
Code 29, Plumbing and backflow prevention: Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb.
Observed no vacuum breaker at the hose Bibb at the three compartment sink. Observed no vacuum breaker at the hose Bibb at the dish machine area. At outside beer walk-in cooler, missing backflow preventer on hose bibb. Operator supplied vacuum breaker on all hose bibbs.
Fixed on the spot
Code 35, Insects, rodents, pests and animals: Live, small flying insects found.
Observed one fly in the cook line/kitchen, one fly in the dry storage, one fly in the server station and one fly by the soda station. Observed the outside shed with a spider web and spider present. Observed the second outside shed with a spider web and spider present. In outside storage shed, bird nest above door, no bird observed.
Repeat violationAdministrative complaint
Code 41, Chemicals and toxic substances: Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment.
Observed bug spray for household use stored on the dry storage area. Operator stated it was used to spray the fans they were cleaning.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored.
Observed grill cleaner stored on top of ready to eat foods, in back storage area. Operator moved the ready to eat foods. Observed sanitizer tablets stored with ready to eat foods. Operator moved the tablets. Observed bug spray stored next to ready to eat foods. Operator moved bug spray.
Fixed on the spot
Intermediate2
Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.
Observed ice buildup and black/green mold like substance on reach in freezer on cook line. Observed food debris on pans stacked on the clean dish shelf. Observed cutting boards in back storage area with heavy soil. At indoor bar, soda gun has build up at nozzle and Darin plate. At indoor bar, cutting board has black/green mold like substance, and oasis machine has black/green mold like substance in ice bin. At outside bar, soda gun has black/green mold like substance.
Code 41, Chemicals and toxic substances: Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
At indoor bar, squeeze bottle of vinegar used for cleaning, not labeled. Operator labeled bottle.
Fixed on the spot
Basic13
Code 02, Labeling, date marking and consumer advisory: Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
Observed Pineapple juice not labeled. Operator voluntarily discarded.
Fixed on the spot
Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food.
In outside walk-in cooler, multiple unwashed produce items stored above ready to eat foods. Operator moved all items to proper storage.
Fixed on the spot
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public.
In reach in cooler at wait station, multiple employee food items on top shelf. Operator removed items from reach in cooler.
Fixed on the spotRepeat violation
Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.
Observed a scoop without a handle in bread crumbs in the dry storage area, operator removed scoop. Observed a scoop without a handle in the almonds, operator removed.
Fixed on the spot
Equipment in poor repair.
Observed the gasket on the reach in freezer on the cook line in disrepair. Observed the gasket on the reach in cooler on the cook line in disrepair. At ice machine machine, bucket for holding ice scoop rusted.
Repeat violation
Utensils in poor condition.
Observed a metal strainer above the three compartment sink coming a part. Observed plastic pans in back storage area with cracks and warping.
Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
At wait station slide door reach in cooler, black/green mold like substance on fan cover.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Interior of ice machine, walls and deflection plate have black/green mold like substance. At wait station drink station, black/green mold like substance in ice bin interior. At outside bar area, black/green mold like substance on walls in ice machine bin.
Code 23, Non-food contact surfaces clean: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.
Exterior of ice machine bin has black/green mold like substance . At dish area, clean dish shelves have dust build up. At wait station drink station, reach in cooler gasket has black/green mold like substance . At wait station drink station, bottom plate of soda heads have black/green mold like substance . At indoor bar, food debris on shelf with clean glasses. At outside bar, black/green mold like substance on exterior of equipment/coolers.
Repeat violation
Code 24, Clean equipment storage and air drying: Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
Observed pans stacked on top of the c,Ean dish shelf with water present. Observed food storage buckets in the back storage area stacked together with water present. At wait station drink station, plastic cups stacked before air drying.
Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Building components, attachments or fixtures in poor repair.
Observed walk-in cooler door in disrepair. Observed walk-in freezer door in disrepair.
Floors, walls and or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris.
Observed cook line walls and ceiling with heavy grease and dust buildup. Observed heavy dust buildup on exposed line walls. Walk-in cooler walls and floor observed with heavy soil. Observed wall and floor behind can storage with heavy soil. Observed walls and floors in dry storage with heavy soil. At outside walk-in cooler, gasket and door at gasket area has build up dust black/green mold like substance . In outside walk-in cooler, walls and floor soiled with residue and debris. At indoor bar, black/green mold like substance under sinks. At outdoor bar, black/green mold like substance on floors and walls. In outside beer walk-in cooler, black/green mold like substance on walls and fan covers. Observed heavy grease buildup and dust on hood vents on cook line.
Repeat violation
Code 40, Employee personal belongings: Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items.
Observed an employee purse stored about single service place mats.
Reading this report
Priority levels
- High priority The problems most likely to make someone sick directly.
- Intermediate Could lead to a high-priority problem if not fixed.
- Basic Best practices and general upkeep.
Terms in the inspectors’ reports
- Time/temperature control for safety food
- Food that has to be kept hot, at 135°F or above, or cold, at 41°F or below, to stay safe: meat, seafood, eggs, dairy, cooked rice and beans, cut melons and the like.
- Ready-to-eat food
- Food eaten without further cooking, such as salads, sandwiches, deli meats and cooked dishes.
- Food-contact surface
- Anything food touches, such as cutting boards, utensils, counters and the inside of ice machines.
- Nonfood-contact surface
- Surfaces food doesn’t touch, such as the outsides of equipment, handles and door gaskets.
- Stop sale
- An order that the food can’t be sold or served.
- Vacuum breaker, backflow
- Plumbing parts that keep dirty water, such as from a mop sink hose, from flowing back into the clean water supply.
- Wet nesting
- Stacking dishes or containers before they have dried, which traps moisture where germs can grow.