Jas Foods in Palatka

Last inspected:

101 N 19th St, Palatka, FL 32177
Overview

Jas Foods in Palatka received an operating permit following a sanitation inspection on September 29, 2025, during which 12 violations were documented. A priority violation required immediate correction: raw eggs were displayed directly over ready-to-eat bottled beverages in a reach-in cooler, creating a cross-contamination risk. The establishment rearranged the cooler during the inspection to resolve this issue. Four priority foundation violations were also cited, including the absence of written procedures for responding to vomitus or diarrhea events, failure to verify employee notification of reporting responsibilities for foodborne illness, the person in charge being unable to answer questions about preventing foodborne illness transmission, and a handwashing sink lacking a hand drying device. The inspection outcome was conditional approval pending correction of cited violations.

Summary generated from Florida FDACS public inspection records.

1FDACS Insp.
12Violations

Last inspected FDACS:

Jas Foods in Palatka: FDACS Inspection History (1)

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.

— 1 inspection
— Operating Without a Valid Food Permit - Met Sanitation Inspection· 12 violations· Operating Without Permit

Inspector: HALEIGH OWENS, SANITATION AND SAFETY SPECIALIST

Comments: When citations have been corrected and initialed, an electronic copy of the completed report may be emailed to [email protected].

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: Eggs displayed in the reach in cooler over ready to eat bottled beverages. COS: Cooler rearranged appropriately during inspection. x Print Date: 9/29/2025 Page 1 of 3 24 Pf Citation Description: Establishment does not have written procedures for employees to follow when responding to an event that involves the discharge of vomitus or diarrhea onto surfaces at the food establishment, or procedures do not address specific actions employees must take to minimize the spread of contamination and the exposure of employees, consumers, food, and surfaces to vomitus or fecal matter. 2-501.11 Pf Observation: This food establishment does not have the required written procedures for the clean-up of vomiting and diarrheal events that address the specific actions to be taken to minimize the spread of contamination. Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events Guidance document provided.
2-103.11(O) Person in charge does not ensure food employees and conditional employees are informed in a verifiable manner of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities as they relate to diseases that are transmissible through food. 2-103.11(O) PfPf
Establishment: Employees not notified of reporting responsibility in a verifiable manner.
2-102.11(C)(2)-(3) Person in charge does not correctly respond to questions that relate to preventing transmission of foodborne disease by a food employee who has a disease or medical condition that may cause foodborne disease, can not describe symptoms associated with diseases that are transmissible through food, or can not explain how to comply with reporting responsibilities and exclusion or restriction of food employees. 2-102.11(C)(2)-(3) and (17) PfPf
Establishment: Person in charge unable to answer questions related to foodborne illnesses o
6-301.11 Handwashing sink or group of 2 adjacent handwashing sinks not provided with hand cleaning liquid, powder, or bar soap. Handwashing sink or group of adjacent handwashing sinks not provided with: individual, disposable towels; continuous towel system that supplies the user with a clean towel; a heated-air hand drying device; or a device that employs an air-knife system that delivers high velocity, pressurized air at ambient temperatures. 6-301.11 and 6-301.12 PfPf
Retail: No hand drying device provided at handwashing sink.
95 Establishment does not have a certified food protection manager who has passed a test through a recognized accredited program. 5K-4.021(1), F.A.C.
Establishment does not have a certified food protection manager. Certified Food Protection Manager document provided.

Good Retail Practice Violations

3-305.11 Food not stored at least 6 inches above the floor; in a clean, dry location; or food stored where it is exposed to splash, dust or other contamination. 3-305.11
Retail: Bottom shelf of Lay's Chips display not 6 inches above the floor. Open packages of bottled beverages stored directly on the floor.
4-101.19 Nonfood-contact surface of equipment exposed to splash, spillage, or other food soiling or that requires frequent cleaning not constructed of a corrosion-resistant, nonabsorbent, and smooth material. 4-101.19
Retail: Card board used as shelf liner. Unsealed wood used as shelving.
6-202.14 Toilet room located inside the food establishment not completely enclosed or not provided with a tight-fitting self-closing door. 6-202.14
Unisex Restroom: Door not self closing.
5-501.11 Receptacles and waste handling units for refuse, recyclables, and returnables not kept covered with tight-fitting lids or doors when located outdoors; or indoor receptacles that contain food not kept covered when not in continuous use or after they are filled. 5-501.113
Outside: Dumpster lid left open between uses.
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
Retail: Dust and residue build up on shelving units, and floors through out retail sales floor. Walk In Cooler: Residue and dust build up on drink slides, floors, and cooling units.
6-501.11 Physical facilities not maintained in good repair. 6-501.11
Establishment: Stained and missing ceiling tiles.
99 The food establishment is operating without a valid food permit. 500.12, F.S., 5K-4.020(2), F.A.C. The food establishment shall complete the permitting process within 10 days. Contact the Business Center at (850) 245-5520 for further assistance.
Establishment: This food establishment is currently operating without a valid food permit. o

Jas Foods in Palatka: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Jas Foods in Palatka last inspected?
Jas Foods in Palatka was last inspected by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) on September 29, 2025. Inspection type: Operating Without a Valid Food Permit - Met Sanitation Inspection.
How many inspections has Jas Foods in Palatka had?
Jas Foods in Palatka has 1 FDACS food safety inspection(s) on record from January 2022 to present.
What did the most recent FDACS inspection of Jas Foods in Palatka find?
Jas Foods in Palatka was most recently inspected by FDACS on September 29, 2025 (Operating Without a Valid Food Permit - Met Sanitation Inspection).
Has Jas Foods in Palatka had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?
No, Jas Foods in Palatka has no stop-sale or stop-use orders on record with Florida FDACS.
What are the most common violations at Jas Foods in Palatka?
The most frequently cited FDACS violations at Jas Foods in Palatka are: 2-103.11(O): Person in charge does not ensure food employees and conditional employees are informed in a verifiable manner of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities as they relate to diseases that are transmissible through food. 2-103.11(O) Pf; 2-102.11(C)(2)-(3): Person in charge does not correctly respond to questions that relate to preventing transmission of foodborne disease by a food employee who has a disease or medical condition that may cause foodborne disease, can not describe symptoms associated with diseases that are transmissible through food, or can not explain how to comply with reporting responsibilities and exclusion or restriction of food employees. 2-102.11(C)(2)-(3) and (17) Pf; 6-301.11: Handwashing sink or group of 2 adjacent handwashing sinks not provided with hand cleaning liquid, powder, or bar soap. Handwashing sink or group of adjacent handwashing sinks not provided with: individual, disposable towels; continuous towel system that supplies the user with a clean towel; a heated-air hand drying device; or a device that employs an air-knife system that delivers high velocity, pressurized air at ambient temperatures. 6-301.11 and 6-301.12 Pf.

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