Palatka, Putnam County

GOLDEN GLORY CAFE

816 ST JOHNS AVE, Palatka, FL 32177

FoodNon-Seating
Latest violations
7
1 High Priority
Jan 4, 2024
City
Palatka
County
Putnam
Status
Ownership Changed
Inspections
12

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

Jan 4, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 4Total: 7

08A-05-6

Detail 22542027

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In the standup reach in cooler, raw beef stored over prepared macaroni salad. Operator relocated the raw beef. Corrected On-Site

53A-03-7

Detail 22542033

Intermediate - 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/ At time of inspection one expired certified food manager from 08/03/2023.

31B-02-4

Detail 22542030

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand wash sink. Operator provided paper towels. Corrected On-Site

22-08-4

Detail 22542032

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave on shelf has food debris on the rotating plate. Per operator microwave not used.

23-03-4

Detail 22542031

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Back side of the fryers has build up of grease residue. Low boy reach in cooler has mold like substance on the door gasket.

36-60-5

Detail 22542026

Basic - Screen in door torn/in poor repair. Door screen torn by center magnet.

21-12-4

Detail 22542029

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth stored on prep table. Operator relocated the wet wiping cloth. Corrected On-Site

48-04-4

Detail 22542028

Propane tank (larger than 2.7 lb. water capacity/1 lb. gas capacity) located inside of the building. For reporting purposes only. Propane gas tank stored inside kitchen by the three compartment sink.

Aug 24, 2023

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

50-17-3

Detail 22232433

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 6.1.23. Admin Complaint

08B-38-4

Detail 22232432

Basic - Food stored on floor. Case of oil stored on floor in hallway. Person in charge raised. Corrected On-Site

Apr 28, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Feb 16, 2023

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 3Basic: 2Total: 6

41-07-4

Detail 21788590

High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Container of medicine stored on shelf above hot holding area. Person in charge removed. Corrected On-Site

52-03-4

Detail 21788591

Intermediate - Establishment advertised crab on menu/menu board but served imitation crab. Establishment has "Crab Trapp" on menu, person in charge indicates it is made solely with imitation crab, no real crab. Person in charge added Krab during inspection. Corrective Action Taken Admin Complaint

53A-02-7

Detail 21788587

Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. No proof of CFM for establishment. Person in charge states is scheduled for Tuesday of next week. Warning

11-26-1

Detail 21788588

Intermediate - 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 employees with training during inspection, no proof they have been informed of reporting procedures.

21-07-4

Detail 21788589

Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Chlorine in sanitizer bucket testing at 0ppm, also sanitizer bucket stored on floor in front counter area. Person in charge raised. Corrective Action Taken

36-10-4

Detail 21788592

Basic - Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Floor showing wear in kitchen.

Feb 16, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Dec 15, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Extension given, pending

Intermediate: 1Total: 1

53B-01-5

Detail 21641936

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - 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 training for employees. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-15: Person in charge unable to provide. Needs more time. Time Extended

Oct 13, 2022

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

Intermediate: 2Basic: 2Total: 4

53A-02-7

Detail 21488333

Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. No CFM for establishment during inspection. Person in charge states recently took test, needs to retake. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

53B-01-5

Detail 21488331

Intermediate - 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 training for employees. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

12B-07-4

Detail 21488334

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on shelf above food products, moved to bottom shelf. Corrected On-Site

02D-01-5

Detail 21488332

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bags of flour not labeled.

Sep 15, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

Intermediate: 1Total: 1

53B-01-5

Detail 21362362

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - 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 employee training during inspection. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-05-11: Person in charge needs more time to obtain. Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-07: Person in charge states owner is out of town, unable to provide training. Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-15: Person in charge states training has not been obtained. Admin Complaint

Jul 7, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Extension given, pending

Intermediate: 1Total: 1

53B-01-5

Detail 21175873

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - 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 employee training during inspection. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-05-11: Person in charge needs more time to obtain. Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-07: Person in charge states owner is out of town, unable to provide training. Time Extended

May 11, 2022

Routine - Food

Emergency Order Callback Time Extension

Intermediate: 1Total: 1

53B-01-5

Detail 21077062

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - 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 employee training during inspection. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-05-11: Person in charge needs more time to obtain. Time Extended

May 6, 2022

Routine - Food

Emergency order recommended

High Priority: 5Intermediate: 4Basic: 7Total: 16

01A-05-4

Detail 21069195

High Priority - Food/ice received from unapproved source/no invoice provided to verify source. Observed pies, cake, banana pudding for sale in establishment. Person in charge states is from an outside baker. No labeling on items. Person in charge unable to provide license for baking establishment during inspection, unable to find license in DACS search. Invoice provided is hand written.

28-27-4

Detail 21069202

High Priority - Grease interceptor/trap overflowing onto floor/ground. Observed water leaking around grease trap area during inspection. Observed tape over pipe connected to grease trap. Warning

35A-09-4

Detail 21069199

High Priority - Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. Observed one live lizard in closet with air conditioner. Observed 6 lizard droppings in closet.

28-26-4

Detail 21069192

High Priority - Sewage/wastewater backing up through floor drains. Observed wastewater backing up from floor drain between prep sink and triple sink. When sinks are on, water level rises and spreads onto floor. Warning

01B-04-5

Detail 21069190

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food originating from an unapproved source. Observed pies, cake, banana pudding for sale in establishment. Person in charge states is from an outside baker. No labeling on items. Person in charge unable to provide license for baking establishment during inspection, unable to find license in DACS search. Invoice provided is hand written.

53A-05-6

Detail 21069197

Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ 4 employees present with no CFM during inspection.

16-22-4

Detail 21069203

Intermediate - No dishwashing facilities of any kind provided. Observed wastewater backing up from floor drain between prep sink and triple sink. When triple sink is on on, water level rises and spreads onto floor. Warning

53B-01-5

Detail 21069201

Intermediate - 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 employee training during inspection. Warning

02B-02-5

Detail 21069196

Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Person in charge states customers can order steaks to order, no consumer advisory posted. Person in charge posted during inspection. Corrected On-Site

32-12-5

Detail 21069204

Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. No covered receptacle in womens restroom.

29-18-4

Detail 21069193

Basic - Drain cover(s) missing. At pipe in kitchen.

33-23-4

Detail 21069200

Basic - Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface. Grease receptacle on ground next to building.

36-24-5

Detail 21069194

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Hole in wall by air conditioner unit.

35B-05-4

Detail 21069189

Basic - Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present. Light visible under back door , lizard present in establishment.

29-05-4

Detail 21069191

Basic - Plumbing line from a removed fixture not capped off. Outback of establishment pipes with no cover by grease trap, one covered with tape.

06-01-5

Detail 21069198

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed fish thawing at room temperature during inspection. Person in charge moved to refrigeration. Corrective Action Taken

Dec 2, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.