Ellianos Coffee - Palatka in Palatka

Last inspected:

801 S State Rd 19, Palatka, FL 32177
Overview

Ellianos Coffee in Palatka has received two stop-use orders within two months for adulterated ice caused by coliform and fecal coliform contamination. An ice sample collected on January 6, 2025 tested positive for these pathogens; the facility was required to submit two consecutive negative test results at least seven days apart to obtain release. Acceptable test results were provided on February 17, 2025. Most recent inspection on September 2, 2025 identified poisonous materials (sanitizer and oven cleaner spray bottles, sanitizer wiping cloth bucket) stored directly over food preparation areas and food items in the processing area; all items were moved to appropriate locations during the inspection. The facility has six inspections on record since October 2024 with one violation total, which was corrected on site.

Summary generated from Florida FDACS public inspection records.

6FDACS Insp.
2Violations
2Stop-Sale Orders

Last inspected FDACS:

Ellianos Coffee - Palatka in Palatka: FDACS Inspection History (6)

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
— Met Sanitation Inspection Requirements· 1 violation· Met Requirements

Inspector: GARRISON SWEAT, ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST II

Comments: The issues described in request # 5137911 were addressed with the person in charge during this inspection.

Risk-Based Violations

7-201.11 Poisonous or toxic materials not stored to prevent contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, and single-service and single-use articles by separating the poisonous or toxic material by spacing or partitioning, or locating the poisonous or toxic material in an area that is not above food, equipment, utensils, linens, and single-service and single-use articles. 7-201.11 PPRepeat
Processing Areas : Spray bottles of sanitizer and oven cleaner stored hanging directly over in-use 3 compartment warewash sink. Sanitizer wiping cloth bucket stored on shelf over prepackaged bottled food items. COS : All items moved to appropriate location.
— Focused Inspection· 1 stop-sale order· Focused Inspection

Inspector: GARRISON SWEAT, ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST II

Person in charge: MIRANDA SHOWALTER

Comments: Request # 5126599 Check-Back release issued for Stop Use and/or Stop Sale Order. This Focused Inspection is being conducted to ensure required and/or requested documentation has been received from the food establishment. Ice Test has been received.

Stop-Sale Orders & Supplemental Actions

STOP USE ORDER

Reason: FS 500.04; FS 500.172 Unsanitary Equipment.* Chapter 5K-4: Food deemed adulterated.

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Disposition: Acceptable test results were provided.
— Focused Inspection· 1 violation· 1 stop-sale order· Focused Inspection

Inspector: GARRISON SWEAT, ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST II

Person in charge: MIRANDA SHOWALTER

Comments: Request # 5125472 Ice Machine - Recent sample of ice collected on 1/6/2025 was analyzed and identified to be adulterated containing coliforms and fecal coliforms, Sample #99963883213899. The food establishment will need to submit two consecutive negative results, sampled at least 7 days apart, to both the inspector email address, [email protected] and [email protected] to request release. "Wash Your Hands" Handwash procedure handout provided. Copy of Lab Analysis Report provided.

Good Retail Practice Violations

97 Food has been produced, prepared, packed, transported or held under insanitary conditions whereby it may have become contaminated with filth, or whereby it may have been rendered diseased, unwholesome, or injurious to health. 500.10(1)(f), F.S.Repeat
Ice Machine - Recent sample of ice collected on 1/6/2025 was analyzed and identified to be adulterated containing coliforms and fecal coliforms. See Supplement and Comments. A Supplemental Report was also issued during the visit which includes important information for management.

Stop-Sale Orders & Supplemental Actions

STOP USE ORDER

Reason: FS 500.04; FS 500.172 Unsanitary Equipment.* Chapter 5K-4: Food deemed adulterated. Comments: To request a Food Safety Inspector visit for written release when appropriate documentation has been obtained, contact the Business Center at (850) 245-5520 or [email protected]. Print Date: 1/29/2025 Page 1 of 2 When the department or its duly authorized agent finds, or has probable cause to believe, that any food or food-processing equipment is in violation of this chapter or any rule adopted under this chapter so as to be dangerous, unwholesome, fraudulent, or insanitary within the meaning of this chapter, an agent of the department may issue and enforce a stop-sale, stop-use, removal, or hold order, which order gives notice that such article or processing equipment is, or is suspected of being, in violation and has been detained or embargoed and which order warns all persons not to remove, use, or dispose of such article or processing equipment by sale or otherwise until permission for removal, use, or disposal is given by the department or the court. It is unlawful for any person to remove, use, or dispose of such detained or embargoed article or processing equipment by sale or otherwise without such permission in accordance with 500.172 (1) Florida Statutes. AN ADMINISTRATIVE HEARING IS AVAILABLE FOR ALL ORDERS, NOTICES, AND REPORTS IN THIS SUPPLEMENTAL REPORT If you wish to contest the Department's action, you have the right to request an administrative hearing to be conducted in accordance with Sections 120.569 and 120.57, Florida Statutes and to be represented by counsel or other qualified representative. Your request for hearing must contain: 1. Your name, address, and telephone number, and facsimile number (if any). 2. The name, address, and telephone number, and facsimile number of your attorney or qualified representative (if any) upon whom service of pleadings and other papers shall be made. 3. A statement that you are requesting an administrative hearing and dispute the material facts alleged by the department, in which case you must identify the material facts that are in dispute (formal hearing), or that you request an administrative hearing and that you do not dispute the facts alleged by the department (informal hearing). 4. A statement of when (date) you received the Notice and the file number of this Notice. Your request for a hearing must be received at the address shown on this Notice within twenty-one (21) days of receipt of this Notice. If you fail to obtain a Release from this Notice or fail to request an administrative hearing within the twenty-one (21) day deadline you waive your right to a hearing and the Department may enter a Final Order imposing up to the maximum penalties as authorized by Florida Law. HEARING WAIVER AND WAIVER OF RIGHTS I, _____________________________________________________ the person in charge of Ellianos Coffee - Palatka hereby waive a notice and a hearing as provided in Chapter 120, Florida Statutes and waive all rights as provided on the last page of this report. ____________________________________________ (Signature) ACKNOWLEDGEMENT I acknowledge receipt of a copy of this document. (Signature of FDACS Representative) (Signature of Representative) GARRISON SWEAT, ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST II MIRANDA SHOWALTER, STORE MANAGER Print Name and Title FDACS-14325 Rev. 07/13 Print Date: 1/29/2025 Page 2 of 2

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— Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection

Inspector: CORBETT HULETT, SENIOR SANITATION AND SAFETY SPECIALIST

Comments: Focused Inspection - Sample Collection. Request Number 5124313

No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.

— 2 inspections
— Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection

Inspector: GARRISON SWEAT, ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST II

Comments: Focused Inspection - Sample Collection.

No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.

— Met Preoperational Inspection Requirements· Met Requirements

Inspector: GARRISON SWEAT, ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST II

Person in charge: MIRANDA SHOWALTER

Comments: Request # 5121060 Initial Inspection The Minimum Construction Standards have been used in accordance with 500.12(2)(a) Florida Statutes by the food safety inspector to determine compliance before obtaining a food permit. Thank you for submitting your food establishment permit application. To complete the application process, you must remit payment in full. To expedite the processing of your food permit application, electronic online payment is available at https://foodpermit.fdacs.gov. Follow the instructions on the portal page for payment processing. Payment by check or money order is also accepted, but must be made payable to FDACS and remitted to Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, PO Box 6720, Tallahassee, FL 32314-6720. Please note that payment by check or money order may delay the processing of your food permit application. Permit fees must be paid in full before your application can be processed further. Failure to pay any permit fees in full will result in the denial of your permit and you may be subject to administrative penalties if you are found operating without a valid food permit, which is a violation of Section 500.12(1)(a), Florida Statutes. If you are found to be in violation of this provision, the Department may impose up to a $5,000.00 fine against you and/or seek administrative action to close your business.

No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.

Ellianos Coffee - Palatka in Palatka: Stop-Sale & Stop-Use Orders (2)

Products placed under stop-sale or stop-use order by FDACS inspectors. Stop-sale orders prohibit the sale of food that is adulterated, mislabeled, or poses a health risk.

FDACS stop-sale and stop-use orders for Ellianos Coffee - Palatka in Palatka
DateOrder TypeProductBrand/LotReason
STOP USE ORDER Number of Packages: FS 500.04; FS 500.172 Unsanitary Equipment.* Chapter 5K-4: Food deemed adulterated.
STOP USE ORDER Number of Packages: FS 500.04; FS 500.172 Unsanitary Equipment.* Chapter 5K-4: Food deemed adulterated. Comments: To request a Food Safety I…

Ellianos Coffee - Palatka in Palatka: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Ellianos Coffee - Palatka in Palatka last inspected?
Ellianos Coffee - Palatka in Palatka was last inspected by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) on September 2, 2025. Inspection type: Met Sanitation Inspection Requirements.
How many inspections has Ellianos Coffee - Palatka in Palatka had?
Ellianos Coffee - Palatka in Palatka has 6 FDACS food safety inspection(s) on record from January 2022 to present.
What did the most recent FDACS inspection of Ellianos Coffee - Palatka in Palatka find?
Ellianos Coffee - Palatka in Palatka was most recently inspected by FDACS on September 2, 2025 (Met Sanitation Inspection Requirements).
Has Ellianos Coffee - Palatka in Palatka had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?
Yes, Ellianos Coffee - Palatka in Palatka has 2 stop-sale or stop-use enforcement action(s) on record with Florida FDACS.
What are the most common violations at Ellianos Coffee - Palatka in Palatka?
The most frequently cited FDACS violations at Ellianos Coffee - Palatka in Palatka are: 7-201.11: Poisonous or toxic materials not stored to prevent contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, and single-service and single-use articles by separating the poisonous or toxic material by spacing or partitioning, or locating the poisonous or toxic material in an area that is not above food, equipment, utensils, linens, and single-service and single-use articles. 7-201.11 P.

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