Inspection Report

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414 FL 19 · PALATKA · Putnam County · FL 32177

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateJuly 9, 2024
Inspection typeComplaint Full
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionEmergency Order Callback Not Complied
Resultfacility_temporarily_closed
Inspection number3482327
Visit number2
Inspection Visit ID8822886
DBPR license6400773

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority0 Intermediate2 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical3 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 1

#3High Priority35A-02-6

High Priority – – From initial inspection : High Priority – Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 8 or more flies landing on trays at the front counter where trays are laid out for orders to be placed on with condiment packets on trays. Observed 1 fly land on pretzel in package at front counter, per operator pretzel for employee and discarded. Observed 5 flies on the soda syrup boxes and tubes. Observed 4 flies on the ceiling air vent over the pass through window. Observed 4 flies on the ice cream topping counter and side of the ice cream machine. Observed 3 flies in the wareashing area landing on sinks and clean utensils. Observed 6 or more flies in the back hallway by the mop sink and rear exterior door flying between mop sink and unbroken down boxes. Multiple flies landing on food contact surfaces, utensils and food handling employees during inspection. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-07-09: Observed approximately four flys inside restaurant. One near front expo area, one near bag n box area, and two near mop sink area. **Admin Complaint**

WarningAdmin Complaint

Basic 2

#1Basic22-20-5

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Bulk ice bin has mold like substance at the ice drop chute. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-07-09: Needs more time to clean. **Time Extended**

Warning
#2Basic36-22-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Build up of standing water on the floor of the dry storage area by the soda syrup boxes and bulk ice bin and in back storage hallway by walk in cooler and freezer. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-07-09: Observed standing water still by back door due to roof leak. **Time Extended**

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 2, 2026 2:02 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
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)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.