Inspection Report

Emergency Closure InspectionDBPR disposition: Emergency order recommended
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VELCHOFF'S CORNER

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

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateJanuary 29, 2025
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionEmergency order recommended
Resultfacility_temporarily_closed
Inspection number1295582
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8714294
DBPR license6450117

Emergency Closure Summary

ClosedJanuary 29, 2025 12:14 PM
StatusReopened after callback/compliance
ReopenedJanuary 30, 2025 11:16 AM
Record basisDBPR weekly closure extract
Closure conditionSewage back up

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
3 High Priority4 Intermediate4 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical11 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 3

#5High Priority28-25-5

High Priority – Sewage/wastewater backing up through sinks. Observed wastewater backing up into three compartment sink. Operator attempted to correct, able to drain some water but when water runs in one basin the wastewater backs up into separate three compartment sink basin. Wastewater leaking onto floor from pipes under three compartment sink after attempting to fix. **Warning**

Warning
#6High Priority03F-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking. Observed butter mixes and pimento cheese per employee being held on time as public health control with no product time marking. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Repeat ViolationAdmin Complaint
#7High Priority03B-01-6

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. On shelf over cook line, cheese sauce (98F – Hot Holding); au jus (117F – Hot Holding). Operator placed back on to stove to reheat. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate 4

#8Intermediate12A-03-4

Intermediate – Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed employee wash hands off in three compartment sink.

#9Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards through kitchen have food residue staining build up. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#10Intermediate31A-12-4

Intermediate – No handwash sink for employees. Hand wash sink on mobile unit has no faucet attached to sink, no water available. Employees washing hands in three compartment sink. **Warning**

Warning
#11Intermediate41-17-4

Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Sanitizer spray bottle behind three compartment sink with no product labeling.

Basic 4

#1Basic24-05-4

Basic – Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Clean plates and pots on shelf over three compartment sink not inverted or covered.

#2Basic36-73-4

Basic – Floor, walls and ceiling soiled/has accumulation of debris. Ceiling has dust/debris build up. Floors under equipment/three compartment sink are soiled with debris.

#3Basic14-42-4

Basic – Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. Missing hood filters over cook line.

#4Basic10-18-5

Basic – In-use utensil stored in sanitizer between uses. On table next to stove top, utensils stored in container of sanitizer.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 2:42 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
2 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 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 28 · Sewage and wastewater disposal
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
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.