East Palatka Markets INC. in East Palatka
164 S Us Highway 17 Ste 9, East Palatka, FL 32131
East Palatka Markets INC. in East Palatka, FL has 7 FDACS food safety inspections on record with 7 violations.
Last inspected FDACS: September 29, 2025
East Palatka Markets INC. in East Palatka: FDACS Inspection History (7)
Inspections conducted by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS), which oversees grocery stores, convenience stores, bakeries, food manufacturers, mobile vendors, and vending machines.
— 4 inspections
— Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection
Comments: The issues described in request 5138593 were addressed with the person in charge during this inspection.
No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.
— Met Sanitation Inspection Requirements· 5 violations· Met Requirements
Comments: When citations have been corrected and initialed, an electronic copy of the completed report may be emailed to
[email protected].
Please note each observation that has been corrected.
Consumer complaint request # 5137967. Issues described in the consumer complaint were discussed with the person in charge.
Routine inspection conducted.
Risk-Based Violations
3-302.11(A)(1)
Raw animal food not separated during storage, preparation, holding or display from
ready-to-eat raw animal food, other raw ready-to-eat food, cooked ready-to-eat food, or fruits and
vegetables before they are washed. 3-302.11(A)(1) PP
Retail area - Multiple raw meat items displayed over ready to eat products. COS - Ready to
eat products moved during inspection.
x
3-501.18
Ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food that requires date marking not
discarded when it exceeds the 7-day limit, except time that the product is frozen, or does not bear a date
mark and the correct date mark cannot be determined. 3-501.18 PP
Deli Department - Turkey and ham deli meat pass 7 days. COS - Turkey and ham deli meat
voluntarily discarded during inspection.
x
Good Retail Practice Violations
3-602.11(B)(1)-(4)
Food packaged on site not labeled with: the common name of the food or an
adequate descriptive identity statement; if made from two or more ingredients, a list of ingredients and
sub-ingredients in descending order of predominance by weight; an accurate declaration of the net quantity
of contents; the name and place of business of the manufacturer, packer, or distributor; or nutritional
labeling as specified in 21 CFR 101 and 9 CFR 317 Subpart B. 3-602.11(B)(1)-(4) and (6)
Retail area - American and pepper Jack cheese displayed near meat display missing
ingredients. COS - American and pepper Jack cheese removed from sale during inspection.
x
5-205.15(B)
Plumbing system not maintained in good repair. 5-205.15(B)
Meat department - Condensate dripping from pan in meat cooler in bucket.
6-501.12
Physical facilities not cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean, or cleaning
not done during periods when the least amount of food is exposed such as after closing. 6-501.12
Back room area - Excessive dirt and ice build up on walk in freezer floor.
— Focused Inspection· 1 violation· Focused Inspection
Comments: When citations have been corrected and initialed, an electronic copy of the completed report may be emailed to
[email protected].
Please note each observation that has been corrected.
Visit per request number 5135018.
Good Retail Practice Violations
6-501.11
Live animal allowed on the premises and exception conditions specified in the Food
Code not met. 6-501.115 PfRepeat
Retail: Bird on the light fixture above retail sales floor.
— Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection
Comments: The issues described in request 5128016 were addressed with the person in charge during this inspection.
No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.
— 1 inspection
— Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection
Comments: The issues described in request 5123215 were addressed with the person in charge during this inspection.
No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.
— 2 inspections
— Focused Inspection· 1 violation· Focused Inspection
Comments: Request #5080317
Risk-Based Violations
3-501.18
Ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food that requires date marking not
discarded when it exceeds the 7-day limit, except time that the product is frozen, or does not bear a date mark and
the correct date mark cannot be determined. 3-501.18 PP
Deli: The following food products in the walk in cooler were not date marked- Cut Head of iceburg
lettuce, Turkey Breast deli meat, Olive Loaf, Buffalo Chicken Breast deli meat, Tomato & Cucumber Salad, Crab
Salad, Cole Slaw, Banana Pudding, individually packaged Banana Pudding, Chicken Salad and Broccoli Salad.
(COS) All undated food products were voluntarily discarded during inspection.
x
— Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection
Comments: This check-back inspection conducted to verify compliance of food safety citations observed during previous inspection. The
compliance issues that required a Check-Back have been resolved and this food establishment has Met Inspection Requirements.
Hot water has been restored to handwash sink in produce department.
No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.
East Palatka Markets INC. in East Palatka: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was East Palatka Markets INC. in East Palatka last inspected?
- East Palatka Markets INC. in East Palatka was last inspected by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) on September 29, 2025. Inspection type: Focused Inspection.
- How many inspections has East Palatka Markets INC. in East Palatka had?
- East Palatka Markets INC. in East Palatka has 7 FDACS food safety inspection(s) on record from January 2022 to present.
- What did the most recent FDACS inspection of East Palatka Markets INC. in East Palatka find?
- East Palatka Markets INC. in East Palatka was most recently inspected by FDACS on September 29, 2025 (Focused Inspection).
- Has East Palatka Markets INC. in East Palatka had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?
- No, East Palatka Markets INC. in East Palatka has no stop-sale or stop-use orders on record with Florida FDACS.
- What are the most common violations at East Palatka Markets INC. in East Palatka?
- The most frequently cited FDACS violations at East Palatka Markets INC. in East Palatka are: 3-501.18: Ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food that requires date marking not discarded when it exceeds the 7-day limit, except time that the product is frozen, or does not bear a date mark and the correct date mark cannot be determined. 3-501.18 P; 6-501.11: Live animal allowed on the premises and exception conditions specified in the Food Code not met. 6-501.115 Pf; 3-302.11(A)(1): Raw animal food not separated during storage, preparation, holding or display from ready-to-eat raw animal food, other raw ready-to-eat food, cooked ready-to-eat food, or fruits and vegetables before they are washed. 3-302.11(A)(1) P.
Nearby Establishments to East Palatka Markets INC.
Editorial Standards & Data Oversight
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.
Editor: All content reviewed and verified by Christopher F. Nesbitt, Sr., Nationally Registered EMT & BU-trained Paralegal.
This page is maintained by FloridaFoodSafety.org and is not affiliated with East Palatka Markets INC.. How we collect and verify this data.