EK'S SEAFOOD KITCHEN & MORE
5960 RICHARD ST, JACKSONVILLE, FL 32216
License #2652429
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Excellent Health Score
How is this score calculated? →EK'S SEAFOOD KITCHEN & MORE in JACKSONVILLE currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 97 out of 100 — an A grade for consistent compliance with state food-safety standards. This restaurant has 3 inspections on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on February 24, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 8 total violations — 1 major, 7 minor.
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What stands out in this inspection history
The latest inspection on February 24, 2026 shows 5 observation rows, all minor, which is usually a better sign than repeat high-priority findings.
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Inspection History
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- Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action
- [14-11-5] Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler with torn gasket
- [23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of fryer with grease build up
- [40-06-5] Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee purse stored near to go containers. Employee removed
- [22-16-4] Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Bottom interior of reach in freezer with food debris build up
- [13-03-4] Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee on cook line preparing food with no hair restraint
What do locals think?
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Would you eat here?
EK'S SEAFOOD KITCHEN & MORE has a strong inspection record. Would you eat here?
Strong recent inspection history, but the vote is still about whether you personally trust the pattern.
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