DQ PALATKA
822 SAINT JOHNS AVE, Palatka FL 32258 · 9047238887
Last inspected Apr 17, 2026 · 5 visits since August 2023
4 inspections within 9 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
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. Person in charge unable to provide written procedure, emailed to operator during inspection.
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Inspection history
5 visits, newest first
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Two chemical spray bottles stored on shelf facing napkins for customers, operator removed chemical spray bottles.
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. At time of inspection proof of food handler training available for only one employee with three others present.
Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler at front counter has a torn door gasket.
Food stored on floor. Containers of ice cream mix on floor of walk in cooler.
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 1 recorded.
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Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water on floor by ice cream machine, standing water in broken/missing tiles. Per operator already in talks of repairing cracked tiles and had cleaned out reach in cooler earlier that day to cause standing water.
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener with debris on the blade. Operator removed the can opener to the three compartment sink.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employees bag on top of the reach in freezer.
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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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. Person in charge unable to provide written procedure, emailed to operator during inspection.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Tile in front area with pipe that drains from hand wash sink missing piece, standing water observed in space where tile is missing.
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