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DON PANCHITO

287 SR 207, East Palatka FL 32131 · 386-385-3756

Last inspected Aug 24, 2026 · 2 visits since December 2025

Licence typeRestaurant
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceNOS6400948
Grade history
DEC 25
AUG 26
Worst finding on record
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. In walk in cooler, raw chicken stored over raw beef. Operator switched storage levels.
High priority/08A-20-5/Corrected On-Site
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Inspection history

2 visits, newest first

Aug 24, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 2 high priority.

2 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 7 findings
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. In walk in cooler, raw chicken stored over raw beef. Operator switched storage levels.
High priority/08A-20-5/Corrected On-Site
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. In glass display case warmer, hashbrowns (111F - Hot Holding) operator reheated, hashbrowns second temperature (167F - Hot Holding). Discussed time as public health control.
High priority/03B-01-6/Corrective Action Taken
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Portable red cutting board on side of flip top reach in cooler with black residue staining.
Intermediate/22-02-4
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand wash sink. Operator provided.
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site
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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. No proof of food handler training for sole food handling employee present during inspection.
Intermediate/53B-01-5/Warning
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. On shelf over three compartment sink, clean metal bowls not inverted or covered. Operator inverted.
Basic/24-05-4/Corrected On-Site
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. On shelf over three compartment sink, clean metal containers stacked while wet.
Basic/24-08-4
The state's own report →
Dec 4, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection

Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Original container of toxic substance or chemical does not bear the manufacturer's label. Unlabeled chemical spray bottle. Operator unsure of chemical, voluntarily disposed.
Intermediate/41-21-4/Corrected On-Site
Food stored on floor. Fry oil stored on the floor. Operator relocated.
Basic/08B-38-4/Corrected On-Site
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Buildup of ice on seal of reach in chest freezer
Basic/14-69-4
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Old food debris on top plate of microwave.
Basic/22-08-4
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. No choking poster available. Provided printable handout.
Basic/51-13-4/Corrective Action Taken

This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.