Golden Glory Cafe
Last inspected: Apr 8, 2026
90
Score
The health department has logged nine inspections at Golden Glory Cafe, the earliest from 2022. The most recent report on file is from Apr 8, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around five violations each.
The pattern that stands out is “ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer”, which has been cited two times.
Among Palatka restaurants, the typical score is 76; Golden Glory Cafe is comfortably above that bar. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
9
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 8, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
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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 food handling training available at time of inspection. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-11: Additional time allowed for acquiring food handler training. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-08: At time of follow up inspection no proof of food handler training. **Admin Complaint**
53B-01-5
90
Feb 11, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
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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 food handling training available at time of inspection. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-11: Additional time allowed for acquiring food handler training. **Time Extended**
53B-01-5
90
Feb 4, 2026
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 6 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Build up of debris in can opener blade. Food debris build up in microwave on cook line.
22-02-4
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 food handling training available at time of inspection. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. In stand up reach in cooler, Mac and cheese and coleslaw in reach in cooler from Tuesday with no product date marking.
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. No water available at kitchen hand wash sink. Per operator pipe freeze caused burst in pipe. Has repaired the broken pipe but waiting for the putt to set. Discussed with district office, establishment is to utilize food prep sink opposite hand wash sink as designated hand wash sink temporarily until hand wash sink fully functioning. No food prep allowed in food prep sink so long as it is the designated hand wash sink. **Warning**
27-16-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup up along seal of reach in chest freezer. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Behind front counter, box of single service cutlery stored on the floor.
25-05-4
Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer solution on cook line, chlorine sanitizer solution at 0ppm.
21-07-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employees phone stored on clean in use prep table.
40-06-5
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water on floor of warewashing area in front of three compartment sink.
36-22-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Behind front counter, bbq sauce bottles stored on the floor.
08B-38-4
50
Jul 2, 2025
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
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High Priority - Live, small flying insects found. Observed live fly at front service counter.
35A-02-7
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**
31B-02-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup on condenser of reach in freezer. Operator has reached out for repair. **Corrective Action Taken**
14-69-4
Basic - Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. Single service forks at counter not stored/presented to protect from contamination.
25-02-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Hand wash sink water line leaking, operator has contacted repair person. **Corrective Action Taken**
29-11-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop head stored on the floor in front of three compartment sink.
42-01-4
Basic - Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. Operator has seating change evaluation form from plan review, discussed with operator how to complete and submit.
51-09-4
61
Jan 4, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
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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**
08A-05-6
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.
53A-03-7
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**
31B-02-4
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.
23-03-4
Basic - Screen in door torn/in poor repair. Door screen torn by center magnet.
36-60-5
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**
21-12-4
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.
22-08-4
58
Aug 24, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
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Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
82
Apr 28, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Dec 15, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
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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**
53B-01-5
90
Sep 15, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
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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**
53B-01-5
90
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Golden Glory Cafe last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Golden Glory Cafe on file is from Apr 8, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Golden Glory Cafe?
Across the inspection record, “ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Golden Glory Cafe.
How does Golden Glory Cafe compare to other restaurants in Palatka?
Golden Glory Cafe most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Palatka average of 76.
Has Golden Glory Cafe's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Golden Glory Cafe have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Golden Glory Cafe 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 Golden Glory Cafe inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Golden Glory Cafe is inspected around three times per year on average.
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