GOLDEN GLORY CAFE
816 ST JOHNS AVE · PALATKA · Putnam County · FL 32177
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Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
16 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 5
01A-05-4High Priority – Food/ice received from unapproved source/no invoice provided to verify source. Observed pies, cake, banana pudding for sale in establishment. Person in charge states is from an outside baker. No labeling on items. Person in charge unable to provide license for baking establishment during inspection, unable to find license in DACS search. Invoice provided is hand written.
28-27-4High Priority – Grease interceptor/trap overflowing onto floor/ground. Observed water leaking around grease trap area during inspection. Observed tape over pipe connected to grease trap. **Warning**
35A-09-4High Priority – Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. Observed one live lizard in closet with air conditioner. Observed 6 lizard droppings in closet.
28-26-4High Priority – Sewage/wastewater backing up through floor drains. Observed wastewater backing up from floor drain between prep sink and triple sink. When sinks are on, water level rises and spreads onto floor. **Warning**
01B-04-5High Priority – Stop Sale issued due to food originating from an unapproved source. Observed pies, cake, banana pudding for sale in establishment. Person in charge states is from an outside baker. No labeling on items. Person in charge unable to provide license for baking establishment during inspection, unable to find license in DACS search. Invoice provided is hand written.
Intermediate 4
53A-05-6Intermediate – No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ 4 employees present with no CFM during inspection.
16-22-4Intermediate – No dishwashing facilities of any kind provided. Observed wastewater backing up from floor drain between prep sink and triple sink. When triple sink is on on, water level rises and spreads onto floor. **Warning**
53B-01-5Intermediate – No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Person in charge unable to provide proof of employee training during inspection. **Warning**
02B-02-5Intermediate – Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Person in charge states customers can order steaks to order, no consumer advisory posted. Person in charge posted during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
Basic 7
32-12-5Basic – Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. No covered receptacle in womens restroom.
29-18-4Basic – Drain cover(s) missing. At pipe in kitchen.
33-23-4Basic – Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface. Grease receptacle on ground next to building.
36-24-5Basic – Hole in or other damage to wall. Hole in wall by air conditioner unit.
35B-05-4Basic – Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present. Light visible under back door , lizard present in establishment.
29-05-4Basic – Plumbing line from a removed fixture not capped off. Outback of establishment pipes with no cover by grease trap, one covered with tape.
06-01-5Basic – Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed fish thawing at room temperature during inspection. Person in charge moved to refrigeration. **Corrective Action Taken**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 9:12 AM.
Violation category totals
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2 observation(s)
Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.