Hoot Owl Farm House

1821 Reid St, Palatka, FL 32177

American

Last inspected: Apr 9, 2026

Score

Medium Risk

Inspectors have visited Hoot Owl Farm House four times, with records going back to 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Apr 9, 2026. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near five violations per visit.

When inspectors have written things up, “employee beverage container on a food preparation table” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

Hoot Owl Farm House scores about where you'd expect for a Palatka restaurant. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Apr 9, 2026

Routine - Food

6 minor violations.

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Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Open employee beverage on top of glass top reach in freezer. Operator relocated the open beverage. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

12B-07-4

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup up in glass door reach in freezer at front counter, on shelves and on product. Reach in glass top freezer in back room with ice build up along seal.

14-69-4

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Debris build up in microwave under toaster in food prep room.

22-08-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Food debris build along glass top sliding reach in freezer tops. Flip top reach in cooler door gasket with debris build up.

23-03-4

Basic - Stored food not covered. In reach in chest freezer closest three compartment sink, uncovered blue ice cream tub.

08B-12-5

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Visible water damage on acoustic ceiling tiles in back storage hallway.

36-32-5

Dec 19, 2024

Routine - Food

3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.

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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. In the steam well, chili (115F - Hot Holding); cheese sauce (91F - Hot Holding) placed out around 1130. Operator will discard both items. **Corrective Action Taken**

03B-01-6

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. In the steam well, chili (115F - Hot Holding); cheese sauce (91F - Hot Holding) placed out around 1130. Operator will discard both items.

01B-02-5

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. On storage shelf over microwave, chemical spray bottle of glass cleaner over milk powder.

41-10-4

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 probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. No probe thermometer available.

05-08-4

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on top of sliding door reach in freezer.

12B-07-4

Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. No copy of the last inspection available.

51-18-6

Basic - Reach-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Interior of the freezers at the front counter have build up of spilled ice cream in between containers. Hold up of debris in sliding door reach in freezer tracks.

22-16-4

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. In back storage room, wet mop head stored in mop bucket.

42-01-4

Nov 30, 2023

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Oct 27, 2022

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.

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High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 6/1/22. **Admin Complaint**

50-17-2

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottles of chemicals stored on shelf above single service items. Bottles were removed. **Corrected On-Site**

41-10-4

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Missing from back hand wash sink by triple sink. Person in charge provided. **Corrected On-Site**

31B-02-4

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. One employee on duty working longer than 60 days with no training. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

53B-13-5

Basic - Bathroom located outside establishment not enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors or constructed to have entrances and exits that ensure the privacy of occupants. Self closer missing from restroom door.

32-22-4

Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Porous ceiling tiles in back kitchen area.

36-37-5

Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Cover missing from receptacle in unisex restroom.

32-12-5

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Light visible under front door.

35B-01-4

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Hoot Owl Farm House last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Hoot Owl Farm House on file is from Apr 9, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Hoot Owl Farm House?

Across the inspection record, “employee beverage container on a food preparation table” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Hoot Owl Farm House.

How does Hoot Owl Farm House compare to other restaurants in Palatka?

Hoot Owl Farm House most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is about the same as the Palatka average of 75.

Has Hoot Owl Farm House's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Hoot Owl Farm House have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Hoot Owl Farm House 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 Hoot Owl Farm House inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Hoot Owl Farm House is inspected roughly once per year on average.

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