Heart and Soulfood Eatery

308 St Johns Ave, Palatka, FL 32177

American

Last inspected: Apr 25, 2024

Score

Medium Risk

Public records currently show only two inspections for Heart and Soulfood Eatery. The most recent visit was on Apr 25, 2024. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either. Note that Heart and Soulfood Eatery's inspection history hasn't been updated since Apr 25, 2024; current conditions may have shifted from what the file shows.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around four violations each.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “no paper towels”, showing up two times.

Heart and Soulfood Eatery's latest score is in line with the Palatka average of 75. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Apr 25, 2024

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 2 minor violations.

View 4 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. No bodily fluid clean up kit or written procedures available. Inspector provided written procedures. **Corrective Action Taken**

11-27-4

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand wash sink at the front counter or kitchen area. Operator states waiting on delivery, provided paper towels. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**

31B-02-4

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.at the front service counter, utensils in standing water at room temperature of 76F.

10-07-4

Basic - Food stored on floor. Fryer oil stored on the floor under the oven.

08B-38-4

Nov 30, 2023

Food-Licensing Inspection

1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

View 4 violations

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand wash sink in kitchen or front counter.

31B-02-4

Basic - Drain cover(s) missing. Drain cover missing at front counter hand wash sink.

29-18-4

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. At time of inspection no choking poster present. Inspector provided poster. **Corrective Action Taken**

51-13-4

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No hand wash signage at hand wash sink in kitchen or front counter or restroom, operator has signs to be hung. **Corrective Action Taken**

31B-04-4

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Heart and Soulfood Eatery last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Heart and Soulfood Eatery on file is from Apr 25, 2024. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Heart and Soulfood Eatery?

Across the inspection record, “no paper towels” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Heart and Soulfood Eatery.

How does Heart and Soulfood Eatery compare to other restaurants in Palatka?

Heart and Soulfood Eatery most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is about the same as the Palatka average of 75.

Has Heart and Soulfood Eatery's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Heart and Soulfood Eatery have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

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

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