Azalea Catering

117 Yelvington Rd, East Palatka, FL 32131

Catering

Last inspected: Mar 20, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Going back to 2022, Azalea Catering has eight inspections in the public record. The newest entry in the record is dated Mar 20, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around two violations each.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “operator is doing a special process”, showing up two times.

Compared to the broader East Palatka restaurant scene, where the average is 74, this is a stronger showing. The record reflects steady performance over time.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 20, 2026

Routine - Food

2 major violations.

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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Objects interior of microwave soiled with food debris.

22-02-4

Intermediate - Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Observed cooked pulled pork in reduced oxygen packaged bags in freezer. Discussed HACCP plans with operator and operator decided during inspection they would cease using reduced oxygen bags. **Corrected On-Site**

03G-50-1

Jan 28, 2026

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Build up of ice on seal of chest freezer.

14-69-4

Mar 21, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Fly on wall over three compartment sink.

35A-02-6

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Chemical spray bottle of fabulouso unlabeled. Operator labeled. **Corrected On-Site**

41-17-4

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Cook line microwave debris in the top plate. Employee cleaned and sanitized. **Corrected On-Site**

22-08-4

Nov 20, 2024

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure

FL-25

May 7, 2024

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Metal pans on dry storage shelf not inverted.

24-05-4

Mar 21, 2024

Routine - Food

3 minor violations.

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Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used

FL-24

Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved

FL-35

Mar 17, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In reach in cooler raw ground beef stored over ready to eat ham. Person in charge moved to appropriate location. **Corrected On-Site**

08A-05-6

Intermediate - Basic - Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination different than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. At the time of inspection, establishment is vacuum sealing cooked pork warm and freezing, holding for for than 48F.

03G-50-1

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Hole observed in corner of mop sink.

14-11-5

Dec 21, 2022

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Light visible under back door. **Repeat Violation**

35B-01-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Azalea Catering last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Azalea Catering on file is from Mar 20, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Azalea Catering?

Across the inspection record, “operator is doing a special process” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Azalea Catering.

How does Azalea Catering compare to other restaurants in East Palatka?

Azalea Catering most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the East Palatka average of 74.

Has Azalea Catering's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Azalea Catering have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Azalea Catering means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is Azalea Catering inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Azalea Catering is inspected around two times per year on average.

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