Hideaway CafÉ in Palatka
Last inspected:
215 County Rd 216 Gate 2, Palatka, FL 32177Hideaway Café has 16 inspections on record spanning from 2019 to January 2026, with 39 total violations averaging 2.4 per inspection, well below the statewide average of 5.2. The facility has never been emergency-closed. High-priority violations have centered on employee health policy (cited in 5 inspections), proper hand and arm washing (cited in 4 inspections), food contact surfaces (cited in 5 inspections), and chemical storage (cited in 4 inspections). Fire safety violations were documented in February 2019 involving use of cooking equipment producing grease laden vapors with no hood suppression system installed. A complaint-based inspection on January 25, 2024 resulted in an administrative complaint being recommended, citing violations including improper hand washing, food in good condition, and inadequate consumer advisory. The most recent routine inspection on January 15, 2026 identified 18 violations including high-priority violations for employee health policy, chemical storage, consumer advisory, food contact surfaces, and hand washing. The inspection was completed with no further action required.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Hideaway CafÉ in Palatka: Comparison to Putnam County Averages
Hideaway CafÉ in Palatka: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (2)
— 2 fire violations
— Routine - Food · 45-04-4 · Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food · 45-04-4 · Warning Issued
Hideaway CafÉ in Palatka: Full Inspection History — DBPR (16)
— 1 inspection6 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections13 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 1 inspection5 violations · 4 high priority
— Complaint Full· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 1 inspection3 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— 1 inspection0 violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— 1 inspection3 violations · 1 high priority
— Complaint Full· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections5 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections2 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— 2 inspections1 violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Intermediate Violations
— 1 inspection0 violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
Hideaway CafÉ in Palatka: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Hideaway CafÉ in Palatka last inspected?
- Hideaway CafÉ in Palatka was last inspected by Florida DBPR on January 15, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Hideaway CafÉ in Palatka?
- The most frequently cited violations at Hideaway CafÉ in Palatka are: Proper hand/arm washing, Food contact surfaces, Consumer advisory.
- How many health inspections has Hideaway CafÉ in Palatka had?
- Hideaway CafÉ in Palatka has had 16 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 2.4 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Hideaway CafÉ in Palatka find?
- Hideaway CafÉ in Palatka was most recently inspected on January 15, 2026 with 7 violation(s), including 1 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Hideaway CafÉ in Palatka ever been shut down?
- No, Hideaway CafÉ in Palatka has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V02 (Employee health policy) mean?
- Violation 02 (Employee health policy) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/02.
- What does Florida violation V08 (Proper hand/arm washing) mean?
- Violation 08 (Proper hand/arm washing) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/08.
- What does Florida violation V14 (Food contact surfaces) mean?
- Violation 14 (Food contact surfaces) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/14.
- Has Hideaway CafÉ in Palatka had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, Hideaway CafÉ in Palatka has 2 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
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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.
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