SLEEP INN & SUITES OF PALATKA
3805 REID ST, Palatka FL 32177 · 503.560.8684
Last inspected Apr 29, 2026 · 6 visits since April 2024
APR 24
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3 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best on record.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Current license is expired 06/01/2022.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $680
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5--2024043074 | Apr 19, 2024 | Feb 26, 2025 | $680 |
Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Apr 29, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 4 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. At time of inspection, license expired 06/01/2022 509.241(1)FS and 61C-1.002(6) FAC: 509.241(1) LICENSES; ANNUAL RENEWALS. Each public lodging establishment and public food service establishment shall obtain a license from the division. 61C-1.002(6) Renewal - The licensee is responsible for renewing the license prior to the expiration date. Any public lodging establishment or public food service establishment operating on an expired license is deemed to be operating without a license, and subject to the penalties provided by law.
Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the three-compartment sink and/or dishmachine. No chlorine test kit available for three compartment sink, quaternary only.
Dead roaches on premises. Two dead roaches observed in glue trap under three compartment sink.
Open dumpster lid. Dumpster lid open.
Jan 29, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Nov 25, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 13 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority4 Intermediate8 Basic
Show 13 findings ▾
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Current license is expired 06/01/2022.
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 chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Establishment uses chlorine for three compartment sink, no chlorine test kit available.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at kitchen hand wash sink.
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 employee food handler training for non certified food manager.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling tile in kitchen with water damage/mold like substance.
Dead roaches on premises. One dead roach on the floor by the back door of the storage room. Employee swept and discarded.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on prep table by hand wash sink.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No employee hand wash signage in employee bathroom.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Underside of the buffet juice dispenser with syrup residue build up.
Open dumpster lid. Dumpster lid open.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Single service plates in box on the floor in kitchen and single service cups in box in floor in storage room. Operator relocated all single service items.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth stored on counter by hand wash sink.
Jul 19, 2024Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 4 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority3 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Establishment license expired from 06/01/2022.
No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ No certified food manager available for establishment.
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 any food handler training for establishment.
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. No employee reporting agreement or similar training documents available.
Jun 18, 2024Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 4 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority3 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Establishment license expired from 06/01/2022.
No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ No certified food manager available for establishment.
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 any food handler training for establishment.
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. No employee reporting agreement or similar training documents available.
Apr 19, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 12 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority7 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 12 findings ▾
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Establishment license expired from 06/01/2022.
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.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Build up of food residue under the juice station nozzles and dispensers.
No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ No certified food manager available for establishment.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test kit available to test the three compartment sink or sanitizer buckets.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at kitchen hand wash sink.
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 any food handler training for establishment.
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. No employee reporting agreement or similar training documents available.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Acoustic ceiling tiles through kitchen prep area. Visible water damage to center of the kitchen ceiling tiles.
No copy of latest inspection report available. No copy of the last inspection available.
Open dumpster lid. Dumpster lid left open.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Frozen sausage links thawing at ambient air temperature in the three compartment sink. Employee relocated the sausage links.
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.