Hometown Grounds Coffee Company in Starke
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138 E Call St, Starke, FL 32091Hometown Grounds Coffee Company in Starke has averaged 3.1 violations per inspection across 8 inspections since March 2021, below the statewide average of 5.2. The facility has not experienced any emergency closures. Employee health policy violations appeared in three separate inspections, and allergen awareness violations were cited in five inspections. The most recent inspection on September 29, 2025 found 12 violations including multiple consumer advisory and toxic substance control citations, with the inspection completed and no further action required.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Hometown Grounds Coffee Company in Starke: Comparison to Bradford County Averages
Hometown Grounds Coffee Company in Starke: Full Inspection History — DBPR (9)
— 1 inspection3 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 3 inspections15 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 1 inspection1 violations · 1 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 3 inspections8 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 1 inspection1 violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Intermediate Violations
Hometown Grounds Coffee Company in Starke: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Hometown Grounds Coffee Company in Starke last inspected?
- Hometown Grounds Coffee Company in Starke was last inspected by Florida DBPR on April 22, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Hometown Grounds Coffee Company in Starke?
- The most frequently cited violations at Hometown Grounds Coffee Company in Starke are: Allergen awareness, Approved food source, Employee health policy.
- How many health inspections has Hometown Grounds Coffee Company in Starke had?
- Hometown Grounds Coffee Company in Starke has had 9 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 3.1 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Hometown Grounds Coffee Company in Starke find?
- Hometown Grounds Coffee Company in Starke was most recently inspected on April 22, 2026 with 3 violation(s), including 1 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Hometown Grounds Coffee Company in Starke ever been shut down?
- No, Hometown Grounds Coffee Company in Starke has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- 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.
- What does Florida violation V14 (Food contact surfaces) mean?
- Violation 14 (Food contact surfaces) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/14.
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Editorial Standards & Data Oversight
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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