Reid Food Mart in Palatka

Last inspected:

623 Reid St, Palatka, FL 32177
Overview

Reid Food Mart, a convenience store in Palatka, has a brief inspection history marked by permitting issues. The facility was cited for operating without a valid food permit in April 2024, with violations for a missing probe thermometer and lack of backflow prevention on an exterior water spigot. A March 2025 focused inspection found no violations. The facility was again cited for operating without a valid food permit in December 2025 and was subsequently placed out of business. No stop-sale or stop-use orders were issued during the inspection period.

Summary generated from Florida FDACS public inspection records.

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Reid Food Mart 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.

— 3 inspections
— Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection

Inspector: GARRISON SWEAT, ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST II

Comments: Food Establishment is no longer in operation due to change in operation. Placed out of business.

No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.

— Operating Without a Valid Food Permit - Met Sanitation Inspection· 2 violations· Operating Without Permit

Inspector: GARRISON SWEAT, ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST II

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. The food establishment is operating without a valid food permit. An application for a food permit has been submitted. The Food Establishment shall remit payment of the appropriate fee within 10 days. Electronic online payment by credit card or e-check is available at https://foodpermit.fdacs.gov. Payment by check or money order is also accepted but must be made payable to FDACS and remitted to Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, PO Box 6720, Tallahassee, FL 32314-6720. Please note that payment by check or money order may delay the processing of your food permit application. Contact the Business Center by email at [email protected] or by calling 850-245-5520 for further assistance. No hemp or kratom products in stock at time of initial.

Good Retail Practice Violations

4-301.13 Drainboards, utensil racks, or tables not large enough to accommodate all soiled and cleaned items that accumulate during hours of operation or not provided for necessary utensil holding before cleaning and after sanitizing. 4-301.13
Stockroom : No drying rack provided at warewash sink.
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.
Food Establishment is operating without a valid food permit. o
— Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection

Inspector: HALEIGH OWENS, SANITATION AND SAFETY SPECIALIST

Comments: This Focused Inspection was conducted per request number 5127468 to add hemp/CBD to the permit type

No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.

— 1 inspection
— Operating Without a Valid Food Permit· 3 violations· Operating Without Permit

Inspector: GARRY OSTENDORF, ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST I

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. Initial inspection per request # 5113264.

Good Retail Practice Violations

4-302.12 Food temperature measuring device not provided or not readily accessible for use in ensuring food temperatures are attained and maintained; or food temperature measuring device with a suitable small-diameter probe not provided or not readily accessible to accurately measure the temperature in thin foods. 4-302.12 Pf
No probe thermometer available at time of inspection.
5-203.14 Plumbing system not installed to preclude backflow of a solid, liquid, or gas contaminant into the water supply system at each point of use, including on a hose bibb, by providing an air gap or installation of an approved backflow prevention device. 5-203.14 Pf
Outside area - No back flow device on spigot on side of store.
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.
The food establishment is operating without a valid food permit. Application submitted. o

Reid Food Mart in Palatka: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Reid Food Mart in Palatka last inspected?
Reid Food Mart in Palatka was last inspected by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) on December 17, 2025. Inspection type: Focused Inspection.
How many inspections has Reid Food Mart in Palatka had?
Reid Food Mart in Palatka has 4 FDACS food safety inspection(s) on record from January 2022 to present.
What did the most recent FDACS inspection of Reid Food Mart in Palatka find?
Reid Food Mart in Palatka was most recently inspected by FDACS on December 17, 2025 (Focused Inspection).
Has Reid Food Mart in Palatka had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?
No, Reid Food Mart in Palatka has no stop-sale or stop-use orders on record with Florida FDACS.
What are the most common violations at Reid Food Mart in Palatka?
The most frequently cited FDACS violations at Reid Food Mart in Palatka are: 4-302.12: Food temperature measuring device not provided or not readily accessible for use in ensuring food temperatures are attained and maintained; or food temperature measuring device with a suitable small-diameter probe not provided or not readily accessible to accurately measure the temperature in thin foods. 4-302.12 Pf; 5-203.14: Plumbing system not installed to preclude backflow of a solid, liquid, or gas contaminant into the water supply system at each point of use, including on a hose bibb, by providing an air gap or installation of an approved backflow prevention device. 5-203.14 Pf; 4-301.13: Drainboards, utensil racks, or tables not large enough to accommodate all soiled and cleaned items that accumulate during hours of operation or not provided for necessary utensil holding before cleaning and after sanitizing. 4-301.13.

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