Sleep Inn & Suites of Palatka in Palatka

Last inspected:

3805 Reid St, Palatka, FL 32177
Overview

Sleep Inn & Suites of Palatka's food service operation has accumulated 94 violations across 21 inspections since August 2022, averaging 4.5 violations per inspection—slightly below the statewide average of 5.2 but with a pattern of recurring high-priority findings. High-priority violations have appeared in 9 of the 21 inspections, including repeated citations for food in good condition, proper cooking temperatures, handwashing facilities, employee health reporting, and allergen awareness. The facility received one disciplinary action totaling $680 in fines and has experienced no emergency closures. Administrative complaint recommendations were issued following inspections in November 2024, July 2024, June 2024, April 2024, February 2023, and August 2022, signaling formal enforcement escalation on multiple occasions. The most recent inspection on January 29, 2025 resulted in a Call Back - Complied disposition with zero violations, indicating correction of prior findings.

Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.

22Inspections
98Violations
0Closures
$680in Fines

Last inspected DBPR:

Sleep Inn & Suites of Palatka in Palatka: Comparison to Putnam County Averages

This Facility 4.5 violations / inspection 4.5 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

Sleep Inn & Suites of Palatka in Palatka: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (1)

Total fines on record: $680.00

Disciplinary action history for Sleep Inn & Suites of Palatka in Palatka
Action DateCase NumberFineViolation DateEnforcement Office
5--2024043074 $680.00 Apr 19, 2024 Orlando

Sleep Inn & Suites of Palatka in Palatka: Full Inspection History — DBPR (22)

— 1 inspection4 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended

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— 1 inspection0 violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— 4 inspections28 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (6 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

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Basic Violations

— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

Basic Violations

— Routine - Food· 10 violations (4 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— 2 inspections13 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (6 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— 3 inspections7 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

Basic Violations

— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending

Basic Violations

— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 2 inspections9 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

Basic Violations

— Routine - Food· 8 violations (3 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— 3 inspections8 violations · 1 high priority
— Complaint Full· 1 violations · Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

Basic Violations

— Complaint Full· 1 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending

Basic Violations

— Complaint Full· 6 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 4 inspections8 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

Basic Violations

— Routine - Food· 6 violations (2 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending

Basic Violations

— 1 inspection5 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 1 inspection4 violations · 2 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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Sleep Inn & Suites of Palatka in Palatka: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Sleep Inn & Suites of Palatka in Palatka last inspected?
Sleep Inn & Suites of Palatka in Palatka was last inspected by Florida DBPR on April 29, 2026. The result was: Administrative complaint recommended.
What are the most common violations at Sleep Inn & Suites of Palatka in Palatka?
The most frequently cited violations at Sleep Inn & Suites of Palatka in Palatka are: Outer openings protected, Adequate lighting, Clean multi-use utensils.
How many health inspections has Sleep Inn & Suites of Palatka in Palatka had?
Sleep Inn & Suites of Palatka in Palatka has had 22 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 4.5 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
What did the most recent inspection of Sleep Inn & Suites of Palatka in Palatka find?
Sleep Inn & Suites of Palatka in Palatka was most recently inspected on April 29, 2026 with 4 violation(s), including 1 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Administrative complaint recommended.
Has Sleep Inn & Suites of Palatka in Palatka ever been shut down?
No, Sleep Inn & Suites of Palatka in Palatka has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
What does Florida violation V16 (Proper cooking temps) mean?
Violation 16 (Proper cooking temps) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/16.
What does Florida violation V33 (Proper cooling equipment) mean?
Violation 33 (Proper cooling equipment) is classified as a intermediate priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/33.
What does Florida violation V35 (Single-use items) mean?
Violation 35 (Single-use items) is classified as a intermediate priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/35.
Has Sleep Inn & Suites of Palatka in Palatka faced any disciplinary actions?
Yes, Sleep Inn & Suites of Palatka in Palatka has 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $680.00 in fines.
How much has Sleep Inn & Suites of Palatka in Palatka been fined?
Sleep Inn & Suites of Palatka in Palatka has been fined a total of $680.00 across 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.

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