THIS & THAT CAFE
700 ST JOHNS AVE, Palatka FL 32177 · 386.530.0244
Last inspected May 6, 2026 · 7 visits since August 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Food with mold-like growth. See stop sale. In reach in cooler, container of Parmesan cheese with visible mold like substance growth. Operator removed to discard.
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
May 6, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
May 1, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
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Food with mold-like growth. See stop sale. In reach in cooler, container of Parmesan cheese with visible mold like substance growth. Operator removed to discard.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In the flip top reach in cooler, cut tomatoes (51F - Cold Holding); ham (50F - Cold Holding); Turkey (51F - Cold Holding); cheese (51/52F - Cold Holding) per operator stocked in the morning and lid left open. Ambient air at 50F. Operator removed time/temperature control food for safety from reach in cooler to stand up cooler.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Portable green cutting board in flip top reach in cooler with visible door residue staining.
Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. In reach in cooler, pork prepared 3/20 then frozen with on date mark for when placed back under refrigeration.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Chemical spray bottle of sanitizer next to three compartment sink missing product labeling.
Bathroom facility not clean. Toilet bowl discolored/stained.
Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. In back storage room, cardboard used to line shelf that stores flavored syrup bottles.
Use of cooking equipment producing grease laden vapors/smoke with no hood suppression system installed. Notified Fire AHJ. For reporting purposes only. Flat top griddle next to oven used for cooking egg and sausages not under hood system.
Jan 12, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Clean utensils stored under used raw shell egg cartons, cartons to be removed and used for personal use at home.
Food stored on floor. In dry storage area box of coffee beans stored on floor, operator relocated.
Utensils in poor condition. On shelf over three compartment sink, clean cutting mat with melted edges and deep cutting grooves.
Use of cooking equipment producing grease laden vapors/smoke with no hood suppression system installed. Notified Fire AHJ. For reporting purposes only. Establishment utilizes flat top griddle to reheat cooked bacon and cook sausage patties with only partial hood coverage.
Mar 31, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. In the back prep area reach in cooler, buttermilk from 2/24. Operator discarded.
Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale. One cracked raw shell egg in reach in cooler, operator discarded.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In the flip top reach in cooler, chicken (49F - Cold Holding) per operator pulled from freezer 630 and placed above cooling plane in cooler. Discussed with operator and relocated to interior of reach in cooler.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Bulk ice bin has mold like substance on the underside of the ice maker.
Use of cooking equipment producing grease laden vapors/smoke with no hood suppression system installed. Notified Fire AHJ. For reporting purposes only. Table top griddle next to oven used for reheating cooked meat not under hood system.
Aug 1, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. In back kitchen reach-in cooler, milk opened yesterday not dated. Operator put date on container.
Use of cooking equipment producing grease laden vapors/smoke with no hood suppression system installed. Notified Fire AHJ. For reporting purposes only. During inspection, operator cooking shell eggs and reheating bacon and sausage on flattop on counter with no hood
Jan 10, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority4 Intermediate2 Basic
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Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Open container of gravy prepared the previous day with no product date marking. Operator placed date marked on the container.
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 manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ One certified food manager expired from 12/5/2023.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink by the back three compartment sink blocked by prep table used to dry clean utensils.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Bulk ice bin has mold like substance spots along the ice forming tray. Per operator has cleaning scheduled.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop stored in mop bucket by the mop sink.
Use of cooking equipment producing grease laden vapors/smoke with no hood suppression system installed. Notified Fire AHJ. For reporting purposes only. During inspection operator cooking bacon on flat top griddle to the side and not under the oven with attached hood system.
Aug 21, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Heavy mold like substance buildup on back wall of ice machine.
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.