Steamboat Willies in Palatka

Last inspected:

309 Saint Johns Ave, Palatka, FL 32177
Overview

Steamboat Willies in Palatka averaged 5.1 violations per inspection across 13 inspections since October 2022, performing at the statewide average. Employee health reporting violations—including failures to require sick workers to report illness and improper documentation of employee health policies—were cited in at least 5 inspections, the most significant recurring pattern. Management awareness violations appeared in at least 4 inspections. Food contact surface violations, proper hand washing, and consumer advisory failures were also recurring findings. The facility has not experienced an emergency closure but received two administrative complaint recommendations (December 2022 and September 2024), signaling formal state enforcement escalation. Fire safety violations were documented in 2022 for propane tank storage inside the building, a violation that appeared in both May and October inspections that year. The most recent inspection on August 13, 2025 identified six violations—three related to employee health reporting and three related to food contact surfaces—and was completed with no further action required.

Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.

14Inspections
69Violations
0Closures
3Fire

Last inspected DBPR:

Steamboat Willies in Palatka: Comparison to Putnam County Averages

This Facility 4.9 violations / inspection 4.9 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

Steamboat Willies in Palatka: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (3)

— 1 fire violation

— Routine - Food · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Inspector Observation: Use of cooking equipment producing grease laden vapors/smoke with no hood suppression system installed. Notified Fire AHJ. For reporting purposes only. Flat top counter grill used to cook burgers not under hood system.
— 2 fire violations

— Routine - Food · 48-04-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Inspector Observation: Propane tank (larger than 2.7 lb. water capacity/1 lb. gas capacity) located inside of the building. For reporting purposes only. Observed multiple propane tanks in secondary storage area indoors. **Repeat Violation**

— Routine - Food · 48-04-4 · Warning Issued

Inspector Observation: Propane tank (larger than 2.7 lb. water capacity/1 lb. gas capacity) located inside of the building. For reporting purposes only. Observed propane tanks in secondary storage area.

Steamboat Willies in Palatka: Full Inspection History — DBPR (14)

— 1 inspection4 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections10 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections13 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (4 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

Basic Violations

— 1 inspection1 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

— 5 inspections26 violations · 10 high priority
— Complaint Full· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 8 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending

Basic Violations

— Routine - Food· 11 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 2 inspections9 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 1 inspection2 violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Steamboat Willies in Palatka: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Steamboat Willies in Palatka last inspected?
Steamboat Willies in Palatka was last inspected by Florida DBPR on April 17, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
What are the most common violations at Steamboat Willies in Palatka?
The most frequently cited violations at Steamboat Willies in Palatka are: Consumer advisory, Management awareness, Proper ventilation.
How many health inspections has Steamboat Willies in Palatka had?
Steamboat Willies in Palatka has had 14 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 4.9 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
What did the most recent inspection of Steamboat Willies in Palatka find?
Steamboat Willies in Palatka was most recently inspected on April 17, 2026 with 3 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
Has Steamboat Willies in Palatka ever been shut down?
No, Steamboat Willies in Palatka has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
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.
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.
What does Florida violation V45 (Floor maintenance) mean?
Violation 45 (Floor maintenance) is classified as a basic priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/45.
Has Steamboat Willies in Palatka had any fire safety violations?
Yes, Steamboat Willies in Palatka has 3 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.

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