HOOT OWL FARM HOUSE
1821 REID ST, Palatka FL 32177 · 386.385.5449
Last inspected Apr 9, 2026 · 5 visits since September 2023
SEP 23
DEC 24
APR 26
▼ IMPROVING
3 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best on record.
Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. Observed dead lizard and 1 dead roach in glue trap in drive thru area.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $250
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5--2018055190 | Oct 17, 2018 | Apr 26, 2019 | $250 |
Inspection history
5 visits, newest first
Apr 9, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 findingsThe state's own report →
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Visible water damage on acoustic ceiling tiles in back storage hallway.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Open employee beverage on top of glass top reach in freezer. Operator relocated the open beverage.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup up in glass door reach in freezer at front counter, on shelves and on product. Reach in glass top freezer in back room with ice build up along seal.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Debris build up in microwave under toaster in food prep room.
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Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Food debris build along glass top sliding reach in freezer tops. Flip top reach in cooler door gasket with debris build up.
Stored food not covered. In reach in chest freezer closest three compartment sink, uncovered blue ice cream tub.
Dec 19, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. In the steam well, chili (115F - Hot Holding); cheese sauce (91F - Hot Holding) placed out around 1130. Operator will discard both items.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. In the steam well, chili (115F - Hot Holding); cheese sauce (91F - Hot Holding) placed out around 1130. Operator will discard both items.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. On storage shelf over microwave, chemical spray bottle of glass cleaner over milk powder.
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.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. No probe thermometer available.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on top of sliding door reach in freezer.
No copy of latest inspection report available. No copy of the last inspection available.
Reach-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Interior of the freezers at the front counter have build up of spilled ice cream in between containers. Hold up of debris in sliding door reach in freezer tracks.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. In back storage room, wet mop head stored in mop bucket.
Nov 30, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Sep 22, 2023Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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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. Person in charge unable to provide proof of training due to all expired.
Sep 21, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed approximately 3 rodent droppings on the floor in corner of room with milkshake machines. Discarded during inspection.
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. Person in charge unable to provide proof of training due to all expired.
Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. Observed dead lizard and 1 dead roach in glue trap in drive thru area.
Carpeting installed in a food preparation, food storage, warewashing or bathroom area. Carpet in room with milkshake machine. Ceiling tiles are porous tiles.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Hole in wall around piping below milk shake machine. Hole in ceiling in milk shake room. Hole in wall at top counter at ice cream line. Piping in ceiling in tripes sink room with hole cut out around pipes.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. White ice cream reach in freezer with ice buildup.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Interior of small reach in cooler with debris buildup. Exterior of glass door in front kitchen with debris buildup. Exterior of shelving with single service items with food debris.
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.