Best Western Starke in Starke
Last inspected:
1290 Temple Ave, Starke, FL 32091Part of: Best Western Florida health inspections, violations & closures
Best Western Starke has been inspected 12 times since April 2018, accumulating 29 violations with no emergency closures. Hand washing violations appeared in five inspections (2018, 2019, 2021, 2022, 2024), making this the facility's most persistent compliance issue. High-priority violations averaged 1.8 per inspection—well above the statewide average of approximately 0.5—and included deficiencies in proper cooking temperatures, employee health reporting, and management awareness. The most recent inspection on November 21, 2024 documented six violations (two high-priority, two intermediate, two basic) and resulted in an administrative complaint recommendation, marking a significant escalation from prior routine closures. This is the first administrative complaint recommendation in the facility's inspection history.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Best Western Starke in Starke: Comparison to Bradford County Averages
Best Western Starke in Starke: Full Inspection History — DBPR (13)
— 1 inspection2 violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections7 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (2 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 1 inspection2 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections5 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections4 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections3 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections8 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
Best Western Starke in Starke: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Best Western Starke in Starke last inspected?
- Best Western Starke in Starke was last inspected by Florida DBPR on April 6, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Best Western Starke in Starke?
- The most frequently cited violations at Best Western Starke in Starke are: Proper hand/arm washing, Outer openings protected, Clean multi-use utensils.
- How many health inspections has Best Western Starke in Starke had?
- Best Western Starke in Starke has had 13 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 2.5 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Best Western Starke in Starke find?
- Best Western Starke in Starke was most recently inspected on April 6, 2026 with 3 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Best Western Starke in Starke ever been shut down?
- No, Best Western Starke in Starke has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V31 (Clean multi-use utensils) mean?
- Violation 31 (Clean multi-use utensils) is classified as a intermediate priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/31.
- What does Florida violation V53 (Outer openings protected) mean?
- Violation 53 (Outer openings protected) is classified as a basic priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/53.
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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.
Editor: All content reviewed and verified by Christopher F. Nesbitt, Sr., Nationally Registered EMT & BU-trained Paralegal.
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