DQ Palatka

822 Saint Johns Ave, Palatka, FL 32258

Frozen Desserts

Last inspected: Apr 17, 2026

Score

Medium Risk

The health department has logged five inspections at DQ Palatka, the earliest from 2022. DQ Palatka was last inspected on Apr 17, 2026. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.

Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around four violations per visit lately, up from roughly two violations before.

That's lower than the typical Palatka restaurant, which scores around 74. The record is unremarkable in either direction.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Apr 17, 2026

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

View 4 violations

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Two chemical spray bottles stored on shelf facing napkins for customers, operator removed chemical spray bottles. **Corrected On-Site**

41-10-4

Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. At time of inspection proof of food handler training available for only one employee with three others present.

53B-13-5

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler at front counter has a torn door gasket.

14-11-5

Basic - Food stored on floor. Containers of ice cream mix on floor of walk in cooler.

08B-38-4

Apr 23, 2025

Complaint Partial

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water on floor by ice cream machine, standing water in broken/missing tiles. Per operator already in talks of repairing cracked tiles and had cleaned out reach in cooler earlier that day to cause standing water. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

36-22-4

Sep 23, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener with debris on the blade. Operator removed the can opener to the three compartment sink. **Corrective Action Taken**

22-02-4

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employees bag on top of the reach in freezer.

40-06-5

Aug 1, 2023

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

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. Person in charge unable to provide written procedure, emailed to operator during inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**

11-27-4

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Tile in front area with pipe that drains from hand wash sink missing piece, standing water observed in space where tile is missing.

36-17-5

Jul 19, 2022

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

View 5 violations

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Missing vacuum breaker from hose bibb in kitchen, and on right side of building.

29-34-4

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Equipment stored in hand wash sink in front area, person in charge removed. **Corrected On-Site**

31A-11-4

Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Self closing mechanism missing from back door.

35B-03-4

Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. No covered waste receptacle, also spring missing from door, no longer self closing.

32-12-5

Basic - Drain cover(s) missing. In employee restroom.

29-18-4

Frequently Asked Questions

When was DQ Palatka last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at DQ Palatka on file is from Apr 17, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.

How does DQ Palatka compare to other restaurants in Palatka?

DQ Palatka most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Palatka average of 74.

Has DQ Palatka's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at DQ Palatka have averaged around four violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at DQ Palatka means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

How often is DQ Palatka inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, DQ Palatka is inspected roughly once per year on average.

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