HEART AND SOULFOOD TRUCK
With 5 documented inspections, HEART AND SOULFOOD TRUCK in PALATKA has achieved a 3.3/5 food safety rating. Recent inspections show improving food safety practices.
Last inspection: 1 months ago · 5 reports on file
308 Saint Johns Avenue
Florida, 32177
Putnam County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★★☆☆ (3.3/5)
Based on 5 health inspection reports
All Inspection Reports
1/22/2026· 1mo ago
Visit ID: 13590402
Met Inspection Standards3 basic
- 06-09-1: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
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup up in both reach in freezers.
- 02D-01-5: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
5/14/2025· 10mo ago
Visit ID: 8714873
Follow-up Inspection Required1 int, 3 basic
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed squeeze bottles with an accumulation of food debris.
- 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed: the wall next the the fryer is soiled.
- 02D-01-5: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.
- 53B-05-5: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
12/5/2024· 1y 3mo ago
Visit ID: 10720799
Met Inspection Standards3 high, 3 int, 2 basic
- 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs on oven door handles. Repeat Violation
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets on reach in coolers and reach in freezers soiled with black/green mold like substance. Observed sides of reach in freezers soiled with grease. Repeat Violation
- 35A-02-6:High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed two live inside food truck, one near triple sink, other near steam table.
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked chicken on stove (67F - Cold Holding) in aluminum pan. Person in charge left out on stove to place in oven for less than 1 hour. Person in charge placed all chicken in oven to reheat. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chicken legs (91F - Hot Holding) on steam table for less than an hour per person in charge. Person in charge placed in oven to reheat. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 02C-03-5: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. Observed all ziplock bags of meat in reach in cooler from previous mornings cooking not date marked.
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand washing station blocked by food and sanitation buckets. Person in charge moved food and buckets. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels on food truck. Person in charge had employee get paper towels from Flagler collage. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
4/25/2024· 1y 10mo ago
Visit ID: 8456834
Met Inspection Standards3 int, 3 basic
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Fryer oil stored on the ground of the cook line by the grill.
- 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs stored on the oven door handles.
- 23-03-4: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**
- 11-27-4: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**
- 31A-09-4: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
- 31B-02-4: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.
7/11/2023· 2y 8mo ago
Visit ID: 8336097
Met Inspection Standards1 int, 2 basic
- 31B-04-4: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**
- 35B-03-4:Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Self closers on doors disconnected.
- 11-27-4: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. Person in charge unable to provide written biohazard event procedures. Provided operator during inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**