Kfc Store Y300097 in Palatka
Last inspected:
409 S Sr19, Palatka, FL 32177Part of: KFC Florida health inspections, violations & closures
KFC Store Y300097 in Palatka has accumulated 211 violations across 30 inspections since 2016, averaging 7 per visit. The facility was previously named Kentucky Fried Chicken. Top violations include improper ventilation (24 citations), chemical storage issues (18), and missing consumer advisories (16). In 2018, inspectors found an exit path blocked by boxes in the back kitchen, which was corrected on-site. The facility has no record of emergency closures or disciplinary fines.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Kfc Store Y300097 in Palatka: Comparison to Putnam County Averages
This Facility
7
violations / inspection
7 violations per inspection
Putnam County Avg
5.4
violations / inspection
5.4 county average
This Facility
0
emergency closures
0 closures
Putnam County Avg
0.23
closures / facility
0.23 county average
Kfc Store Y300097 in Palatka: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (1)
— 1 fire violation
— Complaint Full · 46-01-4 · Warning Issued
Inspector Observation: Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only.
Exit door in back of kitchen blocked by boxes. Employee moved boxes. **Corrected On-Site**
Legal Basis: Reporting: Means of access, including entrances, halls, and stairways, must permit unobstructed travel at all times and shall be clean, ventilated and well-lighted day and night. Hall and stair runners shall be kept in good condition. Railways, as defined in 61C-1.001(23), F.A.C., shall be installed on all stairways and around all porches and steps. For reporting purposes only.
Kfc Store Y300097 in Palatka: Full Inspection History — DBPR (30)
— 1 inspection8 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections6 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Complaint Partial· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— 2 inspections14 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (2 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— 3 inspections23 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection3 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 4 inspections17 violations · 8 high priority
— Complaint Full· 7 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Complaint Full· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— 5 inspections38 violations · 18 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 11 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 1 violations · Warning Issued
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections19 violations · 13 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 4 inspections18 violations · 7 high priority
— Complaint Full· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 9 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 4 inspections17 violations · 12 high priority
— Complaint Full· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— 1 inspection5 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Kfc Store Y300097 in Palatka: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Kfc Store Y300097 in Palatka last inspected?
- Kfc Store Y300097 in Palatka was last inspected by Florida DBPR on March 12, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Kfc Store Y300097 in Palatka?
- The most frequently cited violations at Kfc Store Y300097 in Palatka are: Proper ventilation, Chemical properly stored, Consumer advisory.
- How many health inspections has Kfc Store Y300097 in Palatka had?
- Kfc Store Y300097 in Palatka has had 30 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 7 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Kfc Store Y300097 in Palatka find?
- Kfc Store Y300097 in Palatka was most recently inspected on March 12, 2026 with 8 violation(s), including 1 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Kfc Store Y300097 in Palatka ever been shut down?
- No, Kfc Store Y300097 in Palatka has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V12 (Shell stock requirements) mean?
- Violation 12 (Shell stock requirements) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/12.
- 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.
- 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.
- Has Kfc Store Y300097 in Palatka had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, Kfc Store Y300097 in Palatka has 1 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
- Has Kfc Store Y300097 in Palatka operated under other names?
- Yes, this location previously operated as: Kentucky Fried Chicken (2018).
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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).
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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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