Inspection Report

Emergency Closure InspectionDBPR disposition: Emergency order recommended
Florida DBPR Inspection Report
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HOOT OWL FARM HOUSE

1821 REID ST · PALATKA · Putnam County · FL 32177

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateOctober 17, 2018
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionEmergency order recommended
Resultfacility_temporarily_closed
Inspection number2811085
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID6628471
DBPR license6400884

Emergency Closure Summary

ClosedOctober 17, 2018 2:32 PM
StatusReopened after callback/compliance
ReopenedOctober 18, 2018 9:07 AM
Record basisDBPR weekly closure extract
Closure conditionRoach activity

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority0 Intermediate7 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical9 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

9 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 2

#8High Priority12A-07-4

High Priority – Employee failed to wash hands before changing gloves and/or putting on gloves to work with food. Employee handled cell phone and put on gloves to begin handling food. Discussed hand washing with employee. **Warning**

Warning
#9High Priority35A-05-4

High Priority – Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 5 live roaches on light switch next to back door in kitchen. Observed 1 live roach on floor under three compartment sink. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning

Basic 7

#1Basic36-32-5

Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Multiple ceiling tiles in disrepair in kitchen. **Warning**

Warning
#2Basic32-12-4

Basic – Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. **Warning**

Warning
#3Basic50-09-4

Basic – Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Person in charge unable to locate current license. **Warning**

Warning
#4Basic36-73-4

Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Behind chest freezers **Warning**

Warning
#5Basic36-24-5

Basic – Hole in or other damage to wall. Small hole in wall under prep sink. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#6Basic25-05-4

Basic – Single-service articles improperly stored. Box of single service items stored on floor next to mop sink. Person in charge moved items off the floor. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#7Basic23-05-4

Basic – Soil residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. Multiple chest freezers soiled and have ice build up. **Warning**

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 11, 2026 1:50 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 25 · Single-service and single-use items
1 observation(s)
Category 32 · Bathrooms
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
3 observation(s)
Category 50 · Current license displayed
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.