Mariachiles Mexican Restaurant in Palatka
Last inspected:
318 Saint Johns Ave, Palatka, FL 32177Mariachiles Mexican Restaurant in Palatka has accumulated 389 violations across 48 inspections since 2016, averaging 8.1 per visit. The restaurant was shut down in 2022 for roach and rodent activity. Disciplinary actions total $2,000 in fines. Employee health reporting, hand washing, and consumer advisory violations are the most frequently cited issues, with recent inspections in 2024 and 2025 continuing to document 13-15 violations per visit and high-priority citations.
Most recent closure: February 1, 2021 for roach & rodent activity.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Mariachiles Mexican Restaurant in Palatka: Comparison to Putnam County Averages
This Facility
8.1
violations / inspection
8.1 violations per inspection
Putnam County Avg
5.4
violations / inspection
5.4 county average
This Facility
1
emergency closures
1 closures
Putnam County Avg
0.23
closures / facility
0.23 county average
Mariachiles Mexican Restaurant in Palatka: Emergency Closure History (1)
Mariachiles Mexican Restaurant in Palatka: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (2)
Total fines on record: $2,000.00
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5--2021052479 | $1,200.00 | Jul 22, 2021 | Tampa | |
| 4--2021005906 | $800.00 | Feb 1, 2021 | Panama City Beach |
Mariachiles Mexican Restaurant in Palatka: Full Inspection History — DBPR (48)
— 4 inspections31 violations · 23 high priority
— Complaint Full· 11 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections21 violations · 14 high priority
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (7 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 5 inspections24 violations · 14 high priority
— Complaint Partial· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (8 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Complaint Partial· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 5 inspections29 violations · 16 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Complaint Full· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
— Complaint Full· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (6 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 10 inspections58 violations · 37 high priority
— Complaint Full· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
— Complaint Full· 15 violations (9 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Complaint Full· 17 violations (11 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Emergency Order Callback Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Emergency Order Callback Not Complied
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Emergency Order Callback Not Complied
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (8 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 5 inspections37 violations · 29 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 15 violations (11 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (9 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections23 violations · 18 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 15 violations (12 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 5 inspections22 violations · 17 high priority
— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Complaint Full· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
— Complaint Full· 12 violations (10 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 8 inspections37 violations · 17 high priority
— Complaint Full· 2 violations · Call Back - Complied
— Complaint Full· 14 violations (9 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 1 inspection3 violations · 1 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
Mariachiles Mexican Restaurant in Palatka: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Mariachiles Mexican Restaurant in Palatka last inspected?
- Mariachiles Mexican Restaurant in Palatka was last inspected by Florida DBPR on October 20, 2025. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- When was Mariachiles Mexican Restaurant in Palatka last shut down?
- Mariachiles Mexican Restaurant in Palatka was last shut down on February 1, 2021 for roach & rodent activity. This data reflects state records at time of publication. The facility may have since resolved these issues.
- What are the most common violations at Mariachiles Mexican Restaurant in Palatka?
- The most frequently cited violations at Mariachiles Mexican Restaurant in Palatka are: Employee health reporting, Proper hand/arm washing, Consumer advisory.
- How many health inspections has Mariachiles Mexican Restaurant in Palatka had?
- Mariachiles Mexican Restaurant in Palatka has had 48 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 8.1 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Mariachiles Mexican Restaurant in Palatka find?
- Mariachiles Mexican Restaurant in Palatka was most recently inspected on October 20, 2025 with 14 violation(s), including 4 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Mariachiles Mexican Restaurant in Palatka ever been shut down?
- Yes, Mariachiles Mexican Restaurant in Palatka has been emergency-closed 1 time by Florida DBPR inspectors.
- What does Florida violation V01 (Management awareness) mean?
- Violation 01 (Management awareness) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/01.
- What does Florida violation V03 (Employee health reporting) mean?
- Violation 03 (Employee health reporting) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/03.
- 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.
- Has Mariachiles Mexican Restaurant in Palatka faced any disciplinary actions?
- Yes, Mariachiles Mexican Restaurant in Palatka has 2 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $2,000.00 in fines.
- How much has Mariachiles Mexican Restaurant in Palatka been fined?
- Mariachiles Mexican Restaurant in Palatka has been fined a total of $2,000.00 across 2 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.
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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).
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.
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