MARIACHILES MEXICAN RESTAURANT
318 SAINT JOHNS AVE · PALATKA · Putnam County · FL 32177
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
14 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 2
08A-05-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In glass door reach in cooler, raw shell egg over ready to eat salsa. In walk in cooler, raw shell eggs over ready to eat pork and beans. Operator had employee switch storage levels. **Corrected On-Site**
28-13-5High Priority – Raw sewage on ground of establishment. Three compartment sink draining waste water on to floor via plumbing connection under sinks. Employee stopped draining waste water and cleaned the ground under three compartment sink. Per operator employee on night shift can repair after 4pm. Discontinue using three compartment sink until repair can be made to prevent wastewater on ground of kitchen. **Warning**
Intermediate 4
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Debris build up on can opener blade. Bar gun soda dispenser with debris on the nozzle. Operator cleaned off nozzle. **Corrective Action Taken**
31B-03-4Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at hand wash sink by mop sink. Operator provided soap. **Corrected On-Site**
53B-10-4Intermediate – Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. All food handler training certificates with incorrect expiration dates, valid for 2 years instead of 3.
41-17-4Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Chemical spray bottle of degreaser missing product labeling, employee labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
Basic 8
14-01-5Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Styrofoam cup used as scoop in bulk rice container.
14-45-4Basic – Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Cardboard lining shelves next to hand wash sink. Operator had employee remove. **Corrected On-Site**
24-08-4Basic – Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried – wet nesting. On bottom shelf of prep line, clean containers stacked while wet. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Employee preparing salsa with large pot on the floor. In walk in cooler, cut lettuce and marinade on floor. Employee relocated items in the walk in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
10-02-4Basic – In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment. Tongs stored on fryer handle and knife between wall and three compartment sink. Operator relocated both. **Corrected On-Site**
22-08-4Basic – Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave on cook line with melted cheese on the plate, employee removed and washed. **Corrected On-Site**
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Waitstation soda dispenser has mold like substance on plate over nozzles. **Repeat Violation**
08B-12-5Basic – Stored food not covered. In walk in freezer, uncovered tray of chile rellenos. **Repeat Violation**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 3, 2026 12:04 PM.
Violation category totals
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2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
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1 observation(s)
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1 observation(s)
Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.