HEART AND SOULFOOD TRUCK
308 ST. JOHNS AVENUE, Palatka FL 32177 · 386-682-0245
Last inspected May 22, 2026 · 7 visits since July 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed two live inside food truck, one near triple sink, other near steam table.
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
May 22, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In stand up reach in cooler, raw shrimp over cooked pork. Operator relocated.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink used to store utensils. Operator relocated to make sink available.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Standup reach in cooler door gaskets soiled.
May 18, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jan 22, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Swai thawing in bag. Still mostly frozen. Person in charge took fish out of bag.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup up in both reach in freezers.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Spices and flour not labeled. Person in charge labeled.
May 14, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed: all expired in 1-2025.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed squeeze bottles with an accumulation of food debris.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed: the wall next the the fryer is soiled.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed: clear and red squeeze bottles not labeled with the name of the liquid inside.
Dec 5, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed two live inside food truck, one near triple sink, other near steam table.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked chicken on stove (67F - Cold Holding) in aluminum pan. Person in charge left out on stove to place in oven for less than 1 hour. Person in charge placed all chicken in oven to reheat.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chicken legs (91F - Hot Holding) on steam table for less than an hour per person in charge. Person in charge placed in oven to reheat.
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed all ziplock bags of meat in reach in cooler from previous mornings cooking not date marked.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand washing station blocked by food and sanitation buckets. Person in charge moved food and buckets.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels on food truck. Person in charge had employee get paper towels from Flagler collage.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs on oven door handles.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets on reach in coolers and reach in freezers soiled with black/green mold like substance. Observed sides of reach in freezers soiled with grease.
Apr 25, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
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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. No bodily fluid clean up kit or written procedures available. Inspector provided written procedures.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Dry goods stacked on top of hand wash sink at time of inspection. Operator removed items to allow access to hand wash sink.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand wash sink, per operator waiting on delivery of paper towels arriving soon.
Food stored on floor. Fryer oil stored on the ground of the cook line by the grill.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs stored on the oven door handles.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters on cook line have dust grease forming. Per operator cleaning is scheduled.
Jul 11, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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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 biohazard event procedures. Provided operator during inspection.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Missing hand wash sign at hand wash sink. Emailed to operator during inspection.
Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Self closers on doors disconnected.
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