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HOOT OWL FARM HOUSE

1821 REID ST · PALATKA · Putnam County · FL 32177

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateSeptember 21, 2023
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3341116
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8360376
DBPR license6400884

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority1 Intermediate5 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical7 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 1

#6High Priority35A-04-4

High Priority – Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed approximately 3 rodent droppings on the floor in corner of room with milkshake machines. Discarded during inspection. **Warning**

Warning

Intermediate 1

#7Intermediate53B-01-5

Intermediate – 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 training due to all expired. **Warning**

Warning

Basic 5

#1Basic35A-06-4

Basic – Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. Observed dead lizard and 1 dead roach in glue trap in drive thru area.

#2Basic36-07-4

Basic – Carpeting installed in a food preparation, food storage, warewashing or bathroom area. Carpet in room with milkshake machine. Ceiling tiles are porous tiles.

#3Basic36-24-5

Basic – Hole in or other damage to wall. Hole in wall around piping below milk shake machine. Hole in ceiling in milk shake room. Hole in wall at top counter at ice cream line. Piping in ceiling in tripes sink room with hole cut out around pipes.

#4Basic14-69-4

Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. White ice cream reach in freezer with ice buildup.

#5Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Interior of small reach in cooler with debris buildup. Exterior of glass door in front kitchen with debris buildup. Exterior of shelving with single service items with food debris.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 21, 2026 1:29 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
2 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
2 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
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.