Best Western Inn of Palatka in East Palatka
Last inspected:
119 Hwy 17 S, East Palatka, FL 32131Part of: Best Western Florida health inspections, violations & closures
Best Western Inn of Palatka in East Palatka, Putnam County, is a 26-seat permanent food service operation at the hotel. Over 12 inspections from July 2019 through November 2025, the facility recorded 21 total violations, averaging 1.75 per inspection—well below the statewide average of 5.2. The facility has never been emergency-closed. High-priority violations have been infrequent and sporadic: employee health policy violations appeared in 2019, cooking temperature issues in 2019 and 2022, and consumer advisory and chemical storage violations in the most recent inspection on November 3, 2025. The most recent inspection was completed with no further action required.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Best Western Inn of Palatka in East Palatka: Comparison to Putnam County Averages
Best Western Inn of Palatka in East Palatka: Full Inspection History — DBPR (12)
— 1 inspection2 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections3 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections4 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 1 inspection2 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 1 inspection0 violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— 1 inspection4 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections4 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
— 1 inspection2 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Best Western Inn of Palatka in East Palatka: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Best Western Inn of Palatka in East Palatka last inspected?
- Best Western Inn of Palatka in East Palatka was last inspected by Florida DBPR on November 3, 2025. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Best Western Inn of Palatka in East Palatka?
- The most frequently cited violations at Best Western Inn of Palatka in East Palatka are: Proper cooking temps, Employee health reporting, Toilet facilities.
- How many health inspections has Best Western Inn of Palatka in East Palatka had?
- Best Western Inn of Palatka in East Palatka has had 12 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 1.8 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Best Western Inn of Palatka in East Palatka find?
- Best Western Inn of Palatka in East Palatka was most recently inspected on November 3, 2025 with 2 violation(s), including 1 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Best Western Inn of Palatka in East Palatka ever been shut down?
- No, Best Western Inn of Palatka in East Palatka has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V22 (Consumer advisory) mean?
- Violation 22 (Consumer advisory) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/22.
- What does Florida violation V23 (Chemical properly stored) mean?
- Violation 23 (Chemical properly stored) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/23.
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Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).
Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.
Disclaimer: All data reflects official state records at time of publication. Facilities may have since corrected cited violations, resolved enforcement actions, or changed ownership.
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