Steamboat Willies in Palatka
Last inspected:
309 Saint Johns Ave, Palatka, FL 32177Steamboat 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. This facility has an active inspection record with the Florida DBPR.
Steamboat Willies in Palatka: Comparison to Putnam County Averages
Steamboat Willies in Palatka: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (3)
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 fire violations
— Routine - Food · 48-04-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food · 48-04-4 · Warning Issued
Steamboat Willies in Palatka: Full Inspection History — DBPR (15)
— 2 inspections10 violations · 6 high priority
— Complaint Full· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Basic Violations
— 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
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— 2 inspections13 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (4 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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Intermediate Violations
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— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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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
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Intermediate Violations
— 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
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— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
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Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 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
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 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 September 10, 2026. The result was: Administrative complaint recommended.
- What are the most common violations at Steamboat Willies in Palatka?
- The most frequently cited violations at Steamboat Willies in Palatka are: Management awareness, Consumer advisory, Single-use items.
- How many health inspections has Steamboat Willies in Palatka had?
- Steamboat Willies in Palatka has had 15 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 5 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 September 10, 2026 with 6 violation(s), including 1 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Administrative complaint recommended.
- 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 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 V16 (Proper cooking temps) mean?
- Violation 16 (Proper cooking temps) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/16.
- What does Florida violation V23 (Chemical properly stored) mean?
- Violation 23 (Chemical properly stored) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/23.
- 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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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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