Velchoff's Corner in Palatka

Last inspected:

105 N 2 St Ste D, Palatka, FL 32177
Overview

Velchoff's Corner in Palatka has averaged 4.3 violations per inspection across 23 inspections, slightly below Florida's statewide average of 5.2. The facility has not experienced emergency closures but faces recurring compliance concerns. High-priority violations for management awareness, employee health reporting, toxic substance control, and proper hand washing appeared in multiple inspections during 2025, with two inspections in July and August receiving administrative complaint recommendations from the inspector. Fire safety violations were documented on January 29, 2025 for cooking equipment operating without a hood suppression system and on September 14, 2023 for an improperly stored propane tank inside the building. Most recent inspections show improvement: a full complaint inspection on October 31, 2025 resulted in zero violations and compliance, followed by a November 19, 2025 complaint inspection with 6 violations that was completed with no further action required.

Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.

23Inspections
100Violations
0Closures
2Fire

Last inspected DBPR:

Velchoff's Corner in Palatka: Comparison to Putnam County Averages

This Facility 4.3 violations / inspection 4.3 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

Velchoff's Corner in Palatka: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (2)

— 1 fire violation

— Routine - Food · Warning Issued

Inspector Observation: Use of cooking equipment producing grease laden vapors/smoke with no hood suppression system installed. Notified Fire AHJ. For reporting purposes only. Inside the prep area, table top fryer turned on with no hood system present.
— 1 fire violation

— Routine - Food · 48-04-4 · Administrative complaint recommended

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 and two containers of gasoline stored in storage area behind bar.

Velchoff's Corner in Palatka: Full Inspection History — DBPR (23)

— 9 inspections33 violations · 18 high priority
— Complaint Partial· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Complaint Full· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

Basic Violations

— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending

Basic Violations

— Routine - Food· 15 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 8 inspections27 violations · 14 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending

Basic Violations

— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending

Basic Violations

— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending

Basic Violations

— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending

Intermediate Violations

Basic Violations

— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

Intermediate Violations

Basic Violations

— Routine - Food· 12 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (7 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— 5 inspections21 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

Basic Violations

— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending

Basic Violations

— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending

Basic Violations

— Routine - Food· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 1 inspection4 violations · 1 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Velchoff's Corner in Palatka: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Velchoff's Corner in Palatka last inspected?
Velchoff's Corner in Palatka was last inspected by Florida DBPR on November 19, 2025. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
What are the most common violations at Velchoff's Corner in Palatka?
The most frequently cited violations at Velchoff's Corner in Palatka are: Premises clean, Proper hand/arm washing, Clean multi-use utensils.
How many health inspections has Velchoff's Corner in Palatka had?
Velchoff's Corner in Palatka has had 23 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 4.3 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
What did the most recent inspection of Velchoff's Corner in Palatka find?
Velchoff's Corner in Palatka was most recently inspected on November 19, 2025 with 2 violation(s), including 1 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
Has Velchoff's Corner in Palatka ever been shut down?
No, Velchoff's Corner in Palatka 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 V41 (Toilet facilities) mean?
Violation 41 (Toilet facilities) is classified as a intermediate priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/41.
Has Velchoff's Corner in Palatka had any fire safety violations?
Yes, Velchoff's Corner in Palatka has 2 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.

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