Steamboat Willies
309 Saint Johns Ave, Palatka, FL 32177 · Permanent Food Service · License 6400910
What drove the grade
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Sep 10 complaint inspection1 high priority (fixed on the spot), 1 intermediate (fixed on the spot, 1 repeat), 4 basic-10
- Administrative complaint on Sep 10Counts in full until a follow-up finds the problems fixed-20
- Safety score70
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 1 visitComplaint inspection
- First visitSep 10, 2026 Administrative complaint
Serious or repeated problems led the inspector to recommend formal action by the state, which can include fines.
6 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority1
Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged.
In standup reach in freezer, raw beef and raw bacon not commercially packaged over frozen ready to eat onion rings and cheese sticks. Operator relocated.
Fixed on the spot
Intermediate1
Code 53, Manager certification and employee training: Food manager certification expired.
A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ One expired food manager with scheduled course through ServSafe.
Fixed on the spotRepeat violationAdministrative complaint
Basic4
Code 16, Dishwashing facilities and test kits: Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
On shelf of warewashing room, clean metal containers on shelf with old labels attached.
Code 23, Non-food contact surfaces clean: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.
Mold like substance build up on door gasket of reach in chest freezer in storage room.
Code 24, Clean equipment storage and air drying: Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
On shelf of warewashing area, clean metal containers not stacked inverted or covered for protection.
Code 29, Plumbing and backflow prevention: Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler.
Standing water in cookline flip-top cooler top containers.
Reading this report
Priority levels
- High priority The problems most likely to make someone sick directly.
- Intermediate Could lead to a high-priority problem if not fixed.
- Basic Best practices and general upkeep.
Terms in the inspectors’ reports
- Ready-to-eat food
- Food eaten without further cooking, such as salads, sandwiches, deli meats and cooked dishes.
- Nonfood-contact surface
- Surfaces food doesn’t touch, such as the outsides of equipment, handles and door gaskets.