TAQUERIA DON CHANITO
1010 REID ST, Palatka FL 32177 · 904-808-3883
Last inspected Nov 24, 2025 · 5 visits since December 2023
DEC 23
SEP 24
NOV 25
▲ GETTING WORSE
3 inspections trending down, 24 points off where it started.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. One fly observed on three compartments sink not currently in use.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $960
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5--2026004752 | Nov 20, 2025 | May 4, 2026 | $560 |
| 5--2023003397 | Oct 13, 2022 | Feb 17, 2023 | $400 |
Inspection history
5 visits, newest first
Nov 24, 2025□ Emergency Order Callback CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Nov 20, 2025■ Emergency order recommendedRoutine Inspection
Ordered shut on the spot. 5 violations recorded, 1 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
1 High priority3 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Hot water takes too long to reach handwash sink resulting in employees using only cold water to wash their hands. Employees unable to wash hands with hot water as pump for hand wash sink turned off due to malfunction, only water available through garden hose with no hot water available.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink used to store wiping cloth and tin foil.
Mobile food dispensing vehicle disposing liquid waste improperly. MFDV has connected long pipe to remove waste from waste tank to gutter system in fenced grassy area behind carwash.
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. No hot water available at only hand wash sink, per operator issue with water pump and has provided hose connected to neighboring building with squeeze handle garden hose type sprayer to provide water to hand wash sink and three compartment sink.
Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle. No license number affixed to MFDV.
Nov 22, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Sep 19, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 15 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority5 Intermediate6 Basic
Show 15 findings ▾
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. One fly observed on three compartments sink not currently in use.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. In the flip top reach in cooler, cut lettuce (67F - Cold Holding); chorizo (59F - Cold Holding) per operator placed in cooler around 11am. Per operator has had issues with reach in cooler and will look into repair/replacing. Operator removed the product to be discarded.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In the flip top reach in cooler, cut lettuce (67F - Cold Holding); chorizo (59F - Cold Holding) per operator placed in cooler around 11am. Per operator has had issues with reach in cooler and will look into repair/replacing. Operator removed the product to be discarded.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. In a pot on the flat top grill, chicken (109F - Hot Holding). Operator placed pot back on burner to reheat the chicken.
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 grease/food debris in the burner next to the flat top grill.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels available at hand wash sink. Operator provided paper towels.
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. One food handler present and currently working with no proof of food handler training.
No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap available at hand wash sink, operator provided paper towels.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling air conditioners unit has dust build up on filters.
Food stored on floor. Bulk flour container stored on the floor.
Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle. No license number present on exterior of trailer.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. No choking poster available.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Single service carry out containers stored on the floor.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk flour container with no product labeling.
Dec 15, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 7 findings ▾
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. No backflow preventer at exterior hose bibb for clean water supply.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test kit available to test sanitizer.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand wash sink.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. No probe thermometer available.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. No choking poster available. Inspector provided printable poster.
Water draining onto floor surface. Clean water supply tank overfilled and leaks to the floor. Operator fixed the leaking pipe from the tank.
No child labor law poster. For reporting purposes only. No child labor law poster available.
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