Palatka, Putnam County

DEEK'S FOOD

1701 REID ST, Palatka, FL 32177

FoodMobile MFDV
Latest violations
3
2 High Priority
Apr 16, 2025
City
Palatka
County
Putnam
Status
Closed / Change Owner Pending
Inspections
6

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.

Apr 16, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Total: 3

29-04-4

Detail 23712009

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Nonfood-grade hose conveying potable water. Observed green garden hosed hooked up to fresh water source. Observed yellow hoses coming from fresh water tank into MFDV. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-12: Observed same color hoses being used during callback Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-16: Observed same color hose being used for potable water. Admin Complaint

50-17-3

Detail 23712008

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired 6/1/2024 Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-12: Observed license still expired 6/1/2024 Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-16: Observed food truck still operating without renewing their license. License expired 6/1/2024. Admin Complaint

51-16-7

Detail 23712007

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed fresh water tank located on back of unit near entrance. Per plan review supervisor operator needs to provide proof that hoses are food grade. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-12: Observed no plans submitted by operator. Discussed with operators son. Son of operator is taking over truck and said he will submit plans. Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-16: Observed no plan review submitted. Person in charge has not started on plan review. Admin Complaint

Feb 12, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Total: 3

29-04-4

Detail 23551452

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Nonfood-grade hose conveying potable water. Observed green garden hosed hooked up to fresh water source. Observed yellow hoses coming from fresh water tank into MFDV. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-12: Observed same color hoses being used during callback Admin Complaint

50-17-3

Detail 23551451

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired 6/1/2024 Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-12: Observed license still expired 6/1/2024 Admin Complaint

51-16-7

Detail 23551450

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed fresh water tank located on back of unit near entrance. Per plan review supervisor operator needs to provide proof that hoses are food grade. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-12: Observed no plans submitted by operator. Discussed with operators son. Son of operator is taking over truck and said he will submit plans. Time Extended

Dec 12, 2024

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 4Basic: 4Total: 12

29-04-4

Detail 23420643

High Priority - Nonfood-grade hose conveying potable water. Observed green garden hosed hooked up to fresh water source. Observed yellow hoses coming from fresh water tank into MFDV. Warning

50-17-3

Detail 23420652

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired 6/1/2024 Admin Complaint

03A-02-5

Detail 23420644

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cut tomatoes (54F - Cold Holding); cut lettuce (57F - Cold Holding) left on counter per person in charge for 30 mins. Person in charge placed in refrigerator as inspector arrived. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

29-34-4

Detail 23420650

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed hose Bibb used to fill fresh water tank missing back flow preventer.

28-09-5

Detail 23420647

Intermediate - An MFDV that connects to an approved water system must also connect to an approved wastewater system to prevent potential overflow of the wastewater holding tank. Observed MFDV connected to potable water tank without being connected to waste water.

11-27-4

Detail 23420648

Intermediate - 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. Provided written procedures and discussed with person in charge.

16-37-1

Detail 23420645

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chemical test kit for quat sanitizer

51-16-7

Detail 23420641

Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed fresh water tank located on back of unit near entrance. Per plan review supervisor operator needs to provide proof that hoses are food grade. Warning

36-17-5

Detail 23420651

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tiles inside food truck chipped and peeling.

50-03-4

Detail 23420646

Basic - Hotel and Restaurant license decal not displayed on mobile food dispensing vehicle. Observed no MFDV Decal on truck. Repeat Violation

10-07-4

Detail 23420649

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed two utensils sitting in 69F water on cutting board. Discussed with person in charge.

50-04-4

Detail 23420642

Basic - 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. Observed license number not displayed on exterior of truck. Repeat Violation

May 16, 2024

Routine - Food

Emergency Order Callback Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Apr 15, 2024

Routine - Food

Emergency order recommended

High Priority: 6Intermediate: 3Basic: 6Total: 15

35A-02-6

Detail 22802160

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Two flies observed by the trash can opposite the three compartment sink. One wasp observed by the smoker by the ceiling and wall.

01A-04-4

Detail 22802159

High Priority - Mobile Food Dispensing Vehicle conducted food preparation, food storage or other food activity in a private home. See stop sale. In the standup reach in cooler, gyro (68F - Cold Holding); cheese (67F - Cold Holding); Philly steak (69F - Cold Holding); fries (67F - Cold Holding); cut lettuce (69F - Cold Holding). All time/temperature control food for safety stored outside of the trailer and not at the commissary location when the mobile food truck is not in use per operator. Warning

28-29-5

Detail 22802164

High Priority - Mobile food dispensing vehicle disposing of wastewater at an unapproved location. Per operator waste water disposed of at vehicle operators residence. Warning

27-27-4

Detail 22802155

High Priority - Mobile food dispensing vehicle obtaining water from an unapproved source. Per operator water for hand wash sink, three compartment sink and cleaning obtained from vehicle owners residence. Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 22802153

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In the standup reach in cooler, gyro (68F - Cold Holding); cheese (67F - Cold Holding); Philly steak (69F - Cold Holding); fries (67F - Cold Holding); cut lettuce (69F - Cold Holding). Per operator all time/temperature control food for safety stored in cooler at residence then placed in cooler while in transit with the cooler off. Reach in cooler turned back on 20 minutes prior to inspection. At conclusion of inspection; gyro second temperature(59F - Cold Holding); cheese second temperature (60F - Cold Holding); Philly steak second temperature (62F - Cold Holding); fries second temperature (59F - Cold Holding); cut lettuce second temperature(60F - Cold Holding) Warning

28-13-5

Detail 22802163

High Priority - Waste water on ground of establishment. Observed water leaking onto the ground from the mobile unit,per operator possibly from the hand wash sink. Warning

11-27-4

Detail 22802161

Intermediate - 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. Corrective Action Taken

22-02-4

Detail 22802166

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards on the prep line with food debris build up.

04-02-4

Detail 22802165

Intermediate - Inadequate number/capacity of cold holding units to maintain time/temperature control for safety food at proper temperatures. One reach in cooler available on the mobile food truck for food storage not holding time/temperature control food for safety in temperature range during storage times. Warning

14-01-5

Detail 22802156

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Paper cup used as a scoop in the rice container.

50-03-4

Detail 22802162

Basic - Hotel and Restaurant license decal not displayed on mobile food dispensing vehicle. No license decal available during inspection.

50-04-4

Detail 22802154

Basic - 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 posted on mobile trailer.

51-18-6

Detail 22802157

Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. No copy of last inspection available.

31B-04-4

Detail 22802158

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No employee hand wash signage at hand wash sink. Repeat Violation

25-06-4

Detail 22802152

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Single service containers opposite the service window not inverted.

Nov 30, 2023

Food-Licensing Inspection

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 3Basic: 5Total: 8

22-02-4

Detail 22474436

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Fryer baskets with build up of debris.

16-37-1

Detail 22474433

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test kit available for three compartment sink or sanitizer solution.

31B-03-4

Detail 22474441

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap available at hand wash sink.

35A-03-4

Detail 22474435

Basic - Dead roaches on premises. One dead roach observed in hand wash sink. One dead roach under the hand wash sink. Operator discarded the dead roaches. Corrected On-Site

51-13-4

Detail 22474439

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. No choking poster available. Inspector provided printable poster. Corrective Action Taken

31B-04-4

Detail 22474440

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No employee hand wash signage at hand wash sink.

23-03-4

Detail 22474434

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Filters on hood system over fryer have build up of grease.

02D-01-5

Detail 22474438

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk fish batter seasoning with no product label.

51-04-4

Detail 22474437

No child labor law poster. For reporting purposes only. No child labor law poster available.