Heart and Soulfood Truck

308 St. Johns Avenue, Palatka, FL 32177

American

Last inspected: Jan 22, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Across the available record, Heart and Soulfood Truck has seven inspections on file, the first dated 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Jan 22, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near four violations per visit.

When inspectors have written things up, “working containers of food removed” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Palatka restaurant scores 75. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 22, 2026

Complaint Full

3 minor violations.

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Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Swai thawing in bag. Still mostly frozen. Person in charge took fish out of bag. **Corrected On-Site**

06-09-1

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup up in both reach in freezers.

14-69-4

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Spices and flour not labeled. Person in charge labeled. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

02D-01-5

May 14, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

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Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed: all expired in 1-2025. **Warning**

53B-05-5

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed: the wall next the the fryer is soiled.

36-27-5

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed: clear and red squeeze bottles not labeled with the name of the liquid inside.

02D-01-5

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed squeeze bottles with an accumulation of food debris.

23-03-4

Dec 5, 2024

Complaint Full

2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.

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Certified Food Manager Identification

FL-02

Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible

FL-10

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved

FL-35

Apr 25, 2024

Routine - Food

3 major violations. 3 minor 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 - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Dry goods stacked on top of hand wash sink at time of inspection. Operator removed items to allow access to hand wash sink. **Corrected On-Site**

31A-09-4

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand wash sink, per operator waiting on delivery of paper towels arriving soon.

31B-02-4

Basic - Food stored on floor. Fryer oil stored on the ground of the cook line by the grill.

08B-38-4

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs stored on the oven door handles.

10-20-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters on cook line have dust grease forming. Per operator cleaning is scheduled. **Corrective Action Taken**

23-03-4

Jul 11, 2023

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 2 minor 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. Person in charge unable to provide written biohazard event procedures. Provided operator during inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**

11-27-4

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Missing hand wash sign at hand wash sink. Emailed to operator during inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**

31B-04-4

Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Self closers on doors disconnected.

35B-03-4

May 9, 2023

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

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Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed

FL-50

Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure

FL-25

Nov 4, 2022

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

View 3 violations

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At time of inspection no paper towels at employee hand wash sink. Operator provided paper towels. **Corrected On-Site**

31B-02-4

Basic - Food stored on floor. At time of inspection, containers of fryer oil stored on the floor.

08B-38-4

Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle. At time of inspection no license decal posted, operator has the decal stickers available just needs to post them. **Corrective Action Taken**

50-04-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Heart and Soulfood Truck last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Heart and Soulfood Truck on file is from Jan 22, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

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

Across the inspection record, “working containers of food removed” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Heart and Soulfood Truck.

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

Heart and Soulfood Truck most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Palatka average of 75.

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

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

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Heart and Soulfood Truck 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 Heart and Soulfood Truck inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Heart and Soulfood Truck is inspected around two times per year on average.

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