Lucky 17 Liquors in Palatka
819 Reid St, Palatka, FL 32177
Lucky 17 Liquors in Palatka, FL has 4 FDACS food safety inspections on record with 9 violations and 15 stop-sale or stop-use enforcement actions.
Last inspected FDACS: September 16, 2025
Lucky 17 Liquors in Palatka: FDACS Inspection History (4)
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· 7 stop-sale orders· Focused Inspection
Comments: Check-Back release issued for Stop Use and/or Stop Sale Order.
Focused Inspection conducted for release of equipment. Equipment released due to the installation of hand wash sinks.
Request Number 5138885
Stop-Sale Orders & Supplemental Actions
STOP USE ORDER
Reason: FS 500.04; FS 500.172 Unsanitary Equipment.* Physical Facilities: Hot and cold water available; under pressure.
Lot: Number of Packages:
Quantity: Size of Packages: · Total Weight:
Disposition: Equipment was obtained, repaired or replaced, checked, and released.
STOP USE ORDER
Reason: FS 500.04; FS 500.172 Unsanitary Equipment.* Physical Facilities: Hot and cold water available; under pressure.
Lot: Number of Packages:
Quantity: Size of Packages: · Total Weight:
Disposition: Equipment was obtained, repaired or replaced, checked, and released.
STOP USE ORDER
Reason: FS 500.04; FS 500.172 Unsanitary Equipment.* Physical Facilities: Hot and cold water available; under pressure.
Lot: Number of Packages:
Quantity: Size of Packages: · Total Weight:
Disposition: Equipment was obtained, repaired or replaced, checked, and released.
STOP USE ORDER
Reason: FS 500; FAC 5K-4 Violation of Florida Food Law.* Preventing Contamination By Hands: Handwashing sinks
properly supplied and accessible.
Lot: Number of Packages:
Quantity: Size of Packages: · Total Weight:
Disposition: Equipment was obtained, repaired or replaced, checked, and released.
STOP USE ORDER
Reason: FS 500; FAC 5K-4 Violation of Florida Food Law.* Preventing Contamination By Hands: Handwashing sinks
properly supplied and accessible.
Lot: Number of Packages:
Quantity: Size of Packages: · Total Weight:
Disposition: Equipment was obtained, repaired or replaced, checked, and released.
STOP USE ORDER
Reason: FS 500; FAC 5K-4 Violation of Florida Food Law.* Preventing Contamination By Hands: Handwashing sinks
properly supplied and accessible.
Lot: Number of Packages:
Quantity: Size of Packages: · Total Weight:
Disposition: Equipment was obtained, repaired or replaced, checked, and released.
STOP USE ORDER
Reason: FS 500; FAC 5K-4 Violation of Florida Food Law.* Preventing Contamination By Hands: Handwashing sinks
properly supplied and accessible.
Lot: Number of Packages:
Quantity: Size of Packages: · Total Weight:
Disposition: Equipment was obtained, repaired or replaced, checked, and released.
— Operating Without a Valid Food Permit; Focused Inspection· 3 violations· 6 stop-sale orders· Operating Without Permit
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.
Risk-Based Violations
5-203.11
At least one handwashing sink, or number of handwashing sinks necessary for their
convenient use by employees, not provided in food preparation, food dispensing or warewashing area, or
for a toilet room. 5-203.11 PfPfRepeat
Stockroom : No handwash sink provided near 3 compartment/warewash sink. Stop Use
order issued. See Order.
Good Retail Practice Violations
5-103.11
Water source and system not of sufficient capacity to meet the peak water
demands, or hot water generation and distribution system not sufficient to meet peak hot water demands
throughout the establishment. 5-103.11 Pf
Establishment : No hot water provided throughout facility. Stop Use order issued. See Order.
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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.
Food Establishment is operating without a valid food permit.
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.* Physical Facilities: Hot and cold water available; under pressure.
Comments: To request a Food Safety Inspector visit for written release when corrections have been made for request release of equipment,
contact the Business Center at (850) 245-5520 or [email protected].
Lot: Number of Packages:
Quantity: Size of Packages: · Total Weight:
STOP USE ORDER
Reason: FS 500.04; FS 500.172 Unsanitary Equipment.* Physical Facilities: Hot and cold water available; under pressure.
Comments: To request a Food Safety Inspector visit for written release when corrections have been made for request release of equipment,
contact the Business Center at (850) 245-5520 or [email protected].
Print Date: 9/8/2025
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Lot: Number of Packages:
Quantity: Size of Packages: · Total Weight:
STOP USE ORDER
Reason: FS 500.04; FS 500.172 Unsanitary Equipment.* Physical Facilities: Hot and cold water available; under pressure.
Comments: To request a Food Safety Inspector visit for written release when corrections have been made for request release of equipment,
contact the Business Center at (850) 245-5520 or [email protected].
Lot: Number of Packages:
Quantity: Size of Packages: · Total Weight:
STOP USE ORDER
Reason: FS 500; FAC 5K-4 Violation of Florida Food Law.* Preventing Contamination By Hands: Handwashing sinks properly
supplied and accessible.
Comments: To request a Food Safety Inspector visit for written release when corrections have been made for request release of equipment,
contact the Business Center at (850) 245-5520 or [email protected].
Print Date: 9/8/2025
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Lot: Number of Packages:
Quantity: Size of Packages: · Total Weight:
STOP USE ORDER
Reason: FS 500; FAC 5K-4 Violation of Florida Food Law.* Preventing Contamination By Hands: Handwashing sinks properly
supplied and accessible.
Comments: To request a Food Safety Inspector visit for written release when corrections have been made for request release of equipment,
contact the Business Center at (850) 245-5520 or [email protected].
Lot: Number of Packages:
Quantity: Size of Packages: · Total Weight:
STOP USE ORDER
Reason: FS 500; FAC 5K-4 Violation of Florida Food Law.* Preventing Contamination By Hands: Handwashing sinks properly
supplied and accessible.
Comments: To request a Food Safety Inspector visit for written release when corrections have been made for request release of equipment,
contact the Business Center at (850) 245-5520 or [email protected].
Print Date: 9/8/2025
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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 LUCKY 17 LIQUORS 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
BAL SINGH, EMPLOYEE
Print Name and Title
FDACS-14325 Rev. 07/13
Print Date: 9/8/2025
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Lot: Number of Packages:
Quantity: Size of Packages: · Total Weight:
— Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection
Comments: Request # 5137978
Previous stop use order from inspection dated 8/6/2025 on Ice Machine remains in effect.
Ice machine unable to be released due to handwash sink being installed improperly.
No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.
— Operating Without a Valid Food Permit - Met Sanitation Inspection· 6 violations· 2 stop-sale orders· Operating Without Permit
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.
Stop Use Order issued. Food establishment can visit https://foodpermit.fdacs.gov or contact the Business Center at (850)
245-5520 when corrections have been made and/or when required documents have been obtained to request food safety
inspector visit for written release of equipment. Failure to comply with the request for written release may or will result in
Administrative Action.
Request # 5136447
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.
This food establishment is operating without a valid food permit. The Food Establishment shall begin the permitting process within
10 days. Food establishment can apply online at https://foodpermit.fdacs.gov or contact the Business Center at 850-245-5520 for
further assistance.
Risk-Based Violations
2-501.11
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 PfPf
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.
5-203.11
At least one handwashing sink, or number of handwashing sinks necessary for their
convenient use by employees, not provided in food preparation, food dispensing or warewashing area, or
for a toilet room. 5-203.11 PfPf
Retail : No handwash sink provided near ice machine.
Good Retail Practice Violations
6-501.11
Premises not maintained free of insects and other pests; or not controlled to
eliminate their presence on the premise by routinely inspecting incoming shipments of food and supplies;
routinely inspecting the premises for evidence of pests; and using methods, if pests are found, such as
trapping devices or other means of pest control. 6-501.111 (A)-(C) PfRepeat
Retail and Stockroom : Multiple ants throughout facility.
6-501.11
Physical facilities not maintained in good repair. 6-501.11
Retail : Multiple stained and damaged ceiling tiles.
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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.
Retail : Ice bagged on-site produced in insanitary conditions. COS : Product voluntarily
discarded.
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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.
Food Establishment is operating without a valid food permit.
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A Supplemental Report was also issued during the visit which includes important information for management.
Stop-Sale Orders & Supplemental Actions
STOP SALE ORDER AND RELEASE
Reason: FS 500; FAC 5K-4 Violation of Florida Food Law.* Chapter 5K-4: Food deemed adulterated.
Lot: Number of Packages:
Quantity: Size of Packages: · Total Weight:
Disposition: Product was voluntarily destroyed by food establishment management and witnessed by inspector.
STOP USE ORDER
Reason: FS 500; FAC 5K-4 Violation of Florida Food Law.* Preventing Contamination By Hands: Handwashing sinks properly
supplied and accessible.
Comments: To request a Food Safety Inspector visit for written release when corrections have been made for request release of equipment,
contact the Business Center at (850) 245-5520 or [email protected].
Print Date: 8/6/2025
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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.
Release - Other
The Food Establishment voluntarily agrees to release the products listed in the stop-sale order(s) on page(s) 1 for destruction. The Food
Establishment will not hold the Department liable for any lost revenue or income as a result of the destruction.
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Signature of Food Establishment Representative
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
Bal Singh
I, _____________________________________________________
the person in charge of LUCKY 17 LIQUORS 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
BAL SINGH, EMPLOYEE
Print Name and Title
FDACS-14325 Rev. 07/13
Print Date: 8/6/2025
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Quantity: Size of Packages: · Total Weight:
Lucky 17 Liquors in Palatka: Stop-Sale & Stop-Use Orders (15)
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.
Lucky 17 Liquors in Palatka: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Lucky 17 Liquors in Palatka last inspected?
- Lucky 17 Liquors in Palatka was last inspected by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) on September 16, 2025. Inspection type: Focused Inspection.
- How many inspections has Lucky 17 Liquors in Palatka had?
- Lucky 17 Liquors in Palatka has 4 FDACS food safety inspection(s) on record from January 2022 to present.
- What did the most recent FDACS inspection of Lucky 17 Liquors in Palatka find?
- Lucky 17 Liquors in Palatka was most recently inspected by FDACS on September 16, 2025 (Focused Inspection).
- Has Lucky 17 Liquors in Palatka had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?
- Yes, Lucky 17 Liquors in Palatka has 15 stop-sale or stop-use enforcement action(s) on record with Florida FDACS. Most affected products were released after correction.
- What are the most common violations at Lucky 17 Liquors in Palatka?
- The most frequently cited FDACS violations at Lucky 17 Liquors in Palatka are: 5-203.11: At least one handwashing sink, or number of handwashing sinks necessary for their convenient use by employees, not provided in food preparation, food dispensing or warewashing area, or for a toilet room. 5-203.11 Pf; 2-501.11: 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; 6-501.11: Premises not maintained free of insects and other pests; or not controlled to eliminate their presence on the premise by routinely inspecting incoming shipments of food and supplies; routinely inspecting the premises for evidence of pests; and using methods, if pests are found, such as trapping devices or other means of pest control. 6-501.111 (A)-(C) Pf.
- Does Lucky 17 Liquors in Palatka have any repeat violations?
- Yes, Lucky 17 Liquors in Palatka has had the following violations cited on multiple FDACS inspections: 5-203.11: At least one handwashing sink, or number of handwashing sinks necessary for their convenient use by employees, not provided in food preparation, food dispensing or warewashing area, or for a toilet room. 5-203.11 Pf.
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