Master Steak and Seafood in Palatka
Last inspected:
909 State Rd 19, Palatka, FL 32177Pops Southern Buffet in Palatka has accumulated 258 violations across 28 inspections since 2016, averaging 9.2 per visit. The facility shows a pattern of recurring non-compliance, with administrative complaints recommended in 8 of the last 13 inspections. Most recent inspection in January 2026 found 21 violations, including 6 high-priority items. Top violations center on food contact surfaces, ventilation, and employee health reporting.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Master Steak and Seafood in Palatka: Comparison to Putnam County Averages
This Facility
9
violations / inspection
9 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
Master Steak and Seafood in Palatka: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (1)
— 1 fire violation
— Food-Licensing Inspection · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Inspector Observation: No child labor law poster. For reporting purposes only.
No child labor law poster available at time of inspection.
Legal Basis: Reporting: Proof of age; posting of notices. (1) Any person who hires, employs, or suffers to work any child shall, in addition to the limitations provided in this part, first obtain and keep on record during the entire period of such employment proof of the child's age. This requirement shall be satisfied by (a) A photocopy of the child's birth certificate; (b) A photocopy of the child's driver's license; (c) An age certificate issued by the district school board of the district in which the child is employed, certifying the child's date of birth; or (d) A photocopy of a passport or visa which lists the child's date of birth. (2) Any person who hires, employs, or suffers to work any minor shall post at a conspicuous place on the property or place of employment, where it may be easily read, a poster notifying minors of the Child Labor Law, to be provided by the division upon request. For reporting purposes only.
Master Steak and Seafood in Palatka: Full Inspection History — DBPR (29)
— 2 inspections15 violations · 10 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 13 violations (8 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections16 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 16 violations (9 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections15 violations · 5 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 7 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections17 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Partial· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (3 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections19 violations · 10 high priority
— Complaint Full· 10 violations (5 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 4 inspections20 violations · 11 high priority
— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Complaint Full· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 7 violations (3 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections14 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 5 inspections27 violations · 20 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (9 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections24 violations · 13 high priority
— Routine - Food· 13 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 3 inspections23 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 13 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 1 inspection14 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 14 violations (11 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Master Steak and Seafood in Palatka: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Master Steak and Seafood in Palatka last inspected?
- Master Steak and Seafood in Palatka was last inspected by Florida DBPR on March 30, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Master Steak and Seafood in Palatka?
- The most frequently cited violations at Master Steak and Seafood in Palatka are: Food contact surfaces, Toilet facilities, Proper ventilation.
- How many health inspections has Master Steak and Seafood in Palatka had?
- Master Steak and Seafood in Palatka has had 29 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 9 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Master Steak and Seafood in Palatka find?
- Master Steak and Seafood in Palatka was most recently inspected on March 30, 2026 with 2 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Master Steak and Seafood in Palatka ever been shut down?
- No, Master Steak and Seafood in Palatka has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V05 (Handwashing procedures) mean?
- Violation 05 (Handwashing procedures) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/05.
- What does Florida violation V22 (Consumer advisory) mean?
- Violation 22 (Consumer advisory) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/22.
- Has Master Steak and Seafood in Palatka had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, Master Steak and Seafood in Palatka has 1 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
- Has Master Steak and Seafood in Palatka operated under other names?
- Yes, this location previously operated as: Pops Southern Buffet (2024).
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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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