TAQUERIA DON CHANITO
1010 REID ST · PALATKA · Putnam County · FL 32177
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
15 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 4
35A-02-6High Priority – Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. One fly observed on three compartments sink not currently in use.
01B-02-5High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. In the flip top reach in cooler, cut lettuce (67F – Cold Holding); chorizo (59F – Cold Holding) per operator placed in cooler around 11am. Per operator has had issues with reach in cooler and will look into repair/replacing. Operator removed the product to be discarded.
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In the flip top reach in cooler, cut lettuce (67F – Cold Holding); chorizo (59F – Cold Holding) per operator placed in cooler around 11am. Per operator has had issues with reach in cooler and will look into repair/replacing. Operator removed the product to be discarded. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. In a pot on the flat top grill, chicken (109F – Hot Holding). Operator placed pot back on burner to reheat the chicken. **Corrective Action Taken**
Intermediate 5
11-27-4Intermediate – Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. No bodily fluid clean up kit or written procedures available. Inspector provided written procedures. **Corrective Action Taken**
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Build up of grease/food debris in the burner next to the flat top grill.
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels available at hand wash sink. Operator provided paper towels. **Corrected On-Site**
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. One food handler present and currently working with no proof of food handler training. **Warning**
31B-03-4Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap available at hand wash sink, operator provided paper towels. **Corrected On-Site**
Basic 6
36-34-5Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling air conditioners unit has dust build up on filters.
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Bulk flour container stored on the floor.
50-04-4Basic – Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle. No license number present on exterior of trailer.
51-13-4Basic – No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. No choking poster available.
25-05-4Basic – Single-service articles improperly stored. Single service carry out containers stored on the floor.
02D-01-5Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk flour container with no product labeling.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 24, 2026 12:59 PM.
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Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.