Best Western Inn of Palatka

119 Hwy 17 S, East Palatka, FL 32131

American

Last inspected: Nov 3, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Inspectors have visited Best Western Inn of Palatka four times, with records going back to 2023. The most recent visit was on Nov 3, 2025. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

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

The city-wide average for East Palatka sits at 74, putting Best Western Inn of Palatka on the better side of that line. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Nov 3, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

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High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Three compartment sink at 0ppm at time of inspection, operator added additional sanitizer tablets. **Corrective Action Taken**

22-43-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Lobby area juice dispenser nozzles with residue build up.

23-03-4

Oct 30, 2024

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Basic - Food stored on floor. In the storage hallway begin the kitchen, box of waffle mix stored on the floor. Operator relocated the boxed waffle mix. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-38-4

Apr 11, 2024

Routine - Food

2 major violations.

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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**

11-27-4

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Blue chemical spray bottle of windex missing product labeling. Operator had employee label the spray bottle. **Corrected On-Site**

41-17-4

Apr 26, 2023

Routine - Food

No violations found.

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Best Western Inn of Palatka last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Best Western Inn of Palatka on file is from Nov 3, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

How does Best Western Inn of Palatka compare to other restaurants in East Palatka?

Best Western Inn of Palatka most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the East Palatka average of 74.

Has Best Western Inn of Palatka's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Best Western Inn of Palatka have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Best Western Inn of Palatka 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 Best Western Inn of Palatka inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Best Western Inn of Palatka is inspected around two times per year on average.

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