DEEK'S FOOD
1701 REID ST · PALATKA · Putnam County · FL 32177
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
12 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 4
29-04-4High Priority – Nonfood-grade hose conveying potable water. Observed green garden hosed hooked up to fresh water source. Observed yellow hoses coming from fresh water tank into MFDV. **Warning**
50-17-3High Priority – Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired 6/1/2024 **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cut tomatoes (54F – Cold Holding); cut lettuce (57F – Cold Holding) left on counter per person in charge for 30 mins. Person in charge placed in refrigerator as inspector arrived. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
29-34-4High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed hose Bibb used to fill fresh water tank missing back flow preventer.
Intermediate 4
28-09-5Intermediate – An MFDV that connects to an approved water system must also connect to an approved wastewater system to prevent potential overflow of the wastewater holding tank. Observed MFDV connected to potable water tank without being connected to waste water.
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. Provided written procedures and discussed with person in charge.
16-37-1Intermediate – No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chemical test kit for quat sanitizer
51-16-7Intermediate – No plan review submitted and approved – renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed fresh water tank located on back of unit near entrance. Per plan review supervisor operator needs to provide proof that hoses are food grade. **Warning**
Basic 4
36-17-5Basic – Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tiles inside food truck chipped and peeling.
50-03-4Basic – Hotel and Restaurant license decal not displayed on mobile food dispensing vehicle. Observed no MFDV Decal on truck. **Repeat Violation**
10-07-4Basic – In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed two utensils sitting in 69F water on cutting board. Discussed with person in charge.
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. Observed license number not displayed on exterior of truck. **Repeat Violation**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 20, 2026 11:55 AM.
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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.