HOOT OWL FARM HOUSE

HOOT OWL FARM HOUSE located in PALATKA has undergone 5 health department inspections, achieving a 3.3/5 overall safety rating. Recent inspections show improving food safety practices.

Last inspection: 1 weeks ago · 5 reports on file

1821 Reid Street
Florida, 32177
Putnam County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★★☆☆ (3.3/5)
Based on 5 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

4/9/2026· 1w ago

Visit ID: 10933090

Met Inspection Standards

6 basic

  • 36-32-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Visible water damage on acoustic ceiling tiles in back storage hallway.
  • 12B-07-4: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
  • 14-69-4: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.
  • 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Debris build up in microwave under toaster in food prep room.
  • 23-03-4: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.
  • 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. In reach in chest freezer closest three compartment sink, uncovered blue ice cream tub.

12/19/2024· 1y 3mo ago

Visit ID: 8739055

Met Inspection Standards

3 high, 2 int, 4 basic

  • 12B-07-4: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.
  • 51-18-6:Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. No copy of the last inspection available.
  • 22-16-4: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.
  • 42-01-4: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.
  • 01B-02-5: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.
  • 03B-01-6: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**
  • 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. On storage shelf over microwave, chemical spray bottle of glass cleaner over milk powder.
  • 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**
  • 05-08-4:Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. No probe thermometer available.

11/30/2023· 2y 4mo ago

Visit ID: 8506654

Met Inspection Standards
  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

9/22/2023· 2y 6mo ago

Visit ID: 8505701

Follow-up Inspection Required

1 int

  • 53B-01-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Person in charge unable to provide proof of training due to all expired. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-22: Operator needs more time to obtain. **Time Extended**

9/21/2023· 2y 6mo ago

Visit ID: 8360376

Follow-up Inspection Required

1 high, 1 int, 5 basic

  • 35A-06-4:Basic - Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. Observed dead lizard and 1 dead roach in glue trap in drive thru area.
  • 36-07-4:Basic - Carpeting installed in a food preparation, food storage, warewashing or bathroom area. Carpet in room with milkshake machine. Ceiling tiles are porous tiles.
  • 36-24-5:Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Hole in wall around piping below milk shake machine. Hole in ceiling in milk shake room. Hole in wall at top counter at ice cream line. Piping in ceiling in tripes sink room with hole cut out around pipes.
  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. White ice cream reach in freezer with ice buildup.
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Interior of small reach in cooler with debris buildup. Exterior of glass door in front kitchen with debris buildup. Exterior of shelving with single service items with food debris.
  • 35A-04-4:High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed approximately 3 rodent droppings on the floor in corner of room with milkshake machines. Discarded during inspection. Warning
  • 53B-01-5:Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Person in charge unable to provide proof of training due to all expired. Warning