Inspection Report

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VELCHOFF'S CORNER

105 N 2ND STREET · PALATKA · Putnam County · FL 32177

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateSeptember 14, 2023
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number1277114
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8335973
DBPR license6450117

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
4 High Priority1 Intermediate4 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 4

#5High Priority12A-10-4

High Priority – Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee wipe mouth then return to handling food without hand wash, person in charge spoke to employee during inspection.

#6High Priority03B-01-6

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Rice at 128F, person in charge began reheating. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken
#7High Priority41-10-4

High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Chemicals stored hanging with nozzles pointing at condiments dispensers. Person in charge removed. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#8High Priority28-14-5

High Priority – Wastewater on ground. Observed grease and waste water on ground under sinks in unit. **Warning**

Warning

Intermediate 1

#9Intermediate31A-09-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink blocked by trash can, also items stored in hand wash sink. Person in charge removed items and trash can during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Basic 4

#1Basic36-12-4

Basic – Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. Grease buildup on floor of unit especially under cookline. Also, debris buildup on ceiling vent in unit.

#2Basic14-42-4

Basic – Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. Missing sections of hood filters at hood. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#3Basic10-07-4

Basic – In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensils stored in water at 84F.

#4Basic35B-03-4

Basic – Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Self closer missing from back door.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 22, 2026 12:54 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 28 · Sewage and wastewater disposal
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
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.