The Home Depot # in Palatka

Last inspected:

417 N State Road 19, Palatka, FL 32177
Overview

The Home Depot #8531 in Palatka had 2 inspections on record between October 2022 and May 2025, with a combined 3 violations. A repeat intermediate-priority violation in May 2025 cited missing components in the facility's written procedures for responding to vomiting or diarrheal events, specifically disinfection protocols, food discard procedures, and cleaning requirements for affected equipment and linens. The most recent inspection on May 19, 2025 indicated the facility met sanitation inspection requirements.

Summary generated from Florida FDACS public inspection records.

2FDACS Insp.
3Violations

Last inspected FDACS:

The Home Depot # in Palatka: FDACS Inspection History (2)

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.

— 1 inspection
— Met Sanitation Inspection Requirements· 2 violations· Met Requirements

Inspector: GARRISON SWEAT, ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST II

Person in charge: ALFONZO BROWN

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

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 PfPfRepeat
This food establishment has written procedures for the cleanup of vomiting or diarrheal events should it occur, which is missing the following minimum required component(s) (Disinfecting the affected area; Discarding exposed food and single-service/single-use items; Cleaning and sanitizing exposed food equipment and utensils, and linens(Such as shelving or coolers)). Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events Guidance document provided.

Good Retail Practice Violations

99 The food establishment permit is not conspicuously displayed. 5K-4.020(2)(d) F.A.C.
Food Permit not displayed or available upon request. COS : Permit provided and displayed.
— 1 inspection
— Met Inspection Requirements· 1 violation· Met Requirements

Inspector: PATRICK PACE

Comments: Trainee present during inspection. All violations verified by primary inspector.

Good Retail Practice Violations

5-501.17 Toilet room used by females not provided with a covered receptacle for sanitary napkins. 5-501.17
Backroom area: No covered receptacle supplied for uni sex bathroom. o

The Home Depot # in Palatka: Frequently Asked Questions

When was The Home Depot # in Palatka last inspected?
The Home Depot # 8531 in Palatka was last inspected by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) on May 19, 2025. Inspection type: Met Sanitation Inspection Requirements.
How many inspections has The Home Depot # in Palatka had?
The Home Depot # 8531 in Palatka has 2 FDACS food safety inspection(s) on record from January 2022 to present.
What did the most recent FDACS inspection of The Home Depot # in Palatka find?
The Home Depot # 8531 in Palatka was most recently inspected by FDACS on May 19, 2025 (Met Sanitation Inspection Requirements).
Has The Home Depot # in Palatka had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?
No, The Home Depot # 8531 in Palatka has no stop-sale or stop-use orders on record with Florida FDACS.
What are the most common violations at The Home Depot # in Palatka?
The most frequently cited FDACS violations at The Home Depot # 8531 in Palatka are: 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; 5-501.17: Toilet room used by females not provided with a covered receptacle for sanitary napkins. 5-501.17.

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