Rumors Flyin

248 Hwy 17 S, E Palatka, FL 32131
American
Last inspected: Mar 2, 2026
61
Score
Medium Risk

Inspectors have visited Rumors Flyin seven times, with records going back to 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Mar 2, 2026. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.

Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around six violations per visit versus roughly three violations earlier in the record.

Across the inspection history, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.

Compared to other Florida restaurants (averaging 72), there's room to close the gap. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.

7
Inspections
2
Critical latest
1
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 2, 2026
Food-Licensing Inspection
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Employee came into work and began to handle bottles of beer and touching reach in cooler handles without washing hands first.
12A-16-4
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Hand sanitizer and soap stored with red solo cups at bar, cups moved. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test strips.
16-37-1
Basic - Clean equipment/dishware/utensils stored next to handwash/food preparation sink exposed to splash. Clean glasses store next to hand wash station at bar area.
24-27-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Build up of debris under equipment at bar.
36-73-4
61
Apr 7, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Pork lions in reach in freezer stored in bag used for bulk ice.
14-31-5
Intermediate - Evidence of feeding stray/wild animals - food/water bowls provided outside. Cat food stored by reach in cooler and water bowl by rear exterior door. **Repeat Violation**
35A-11-4
Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Open container of milk from the previous day in reach in cooler not date marked.
02C-03-5
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food not maintained frozen solid in a freezer. Two door reach in freezer no holding food frozen solid, per operator has been having an issue and will have looked at. All time/temperature control food for safety in temperature range, operator states will relocate to different reach in freezer. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-05-5
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. In the reach in cooler employee lasagna over product for customers.
08B-49-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Two door reach in cooler in kitchen and chest freezer in storage room have build up of mold like substance on the door gaskets. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Bulk reach in freezer in exterior storage has spilled residue build up at base of freezer.
22-16-4
58
Aug 22, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. At time of inspection license expired from 06/01/2024. **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
Intermediate - Evidence of feeding stray/wild animals - food/water bowls provided outside. Bag of cat food and feeding bowl by rear exterior door. Discussed with operator.
35A-11-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Grease build up on interior components of self container fryer. Per operator cleaning is scheduled. **Corrective Action Taken**
22-02-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Carbon dioxide tank by back door not stored secured. Operator relocated the tank. **Corrected On-Site**
51-11-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Accumulation of debris on the floor in exterior dry storage.
36-73-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Multiple reach in freezer door gaskets with mold like substance build up. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Dumpster lid open. **Repeat Violation**
33-16-4
58
Dec 15, 2023
Routine - Food
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Dumpster lid open at time of inspection.
33-16-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in freezer door gaskets have mold like substance build up.
23-03-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Build up of food debris in the microwave.
22-08-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employees personal bag and jacket on the reach in freezer.
40-06-5
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee personal food in sliding door reach in cooler over bottles to be served to the public. **Repeat Violation**
08B-49-4
78
Jul 11, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jan 9, 2023
Complaint Full
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
70
Oct 11, 2022
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
82

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Rumors Flyin last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Rumors Flyin on file is from Mar 2, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Rumors Flyin?

Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Rumors Flyin.

Has Rumors Flyin's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Rumors Flyin have averaged around six violations per visit, up from roughly three earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Rumors Flyin 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 Rumors Flyin inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Rumors Flyin is inspected around two times per year on average.