Steamboat Willies
Last inspected: Apr 17, 2026
82
Score
Public records show nine inspections at Steamboat Willies stretching back to 2022. Steamboat Willies was last inspected on Apr 17, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near four violations per visit across recent inspections.
“Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance” comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.
That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Palatka restaurant scores 76. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
1
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 17, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - 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 certification from 11/04/2025.
53A-03-7
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Food debris splatter in microwave.
22-08-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Chest freezer in storage area with ice build up along seal.
14-69-4
82
Aug 13, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In the bottom doors of cook line reach in cooler, chicken wings (47F - Cold Holding); cheese sauce (45/47F - Cold Holding) per employee had door open for cleaning of inside of cooler 30 minutes prior. Ambient air of reach in cooler at 41F discussed with operator storing time/temperature control food for safety in separate cooler when cleaning. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Portion cup in container of beer cheese.
14-01-5
82
Mar 31, 2025
Routine - Food
7 minor violations.
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Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Bulk ice bin has residue on deflector plate and where deflector meets the side wall. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Ceiling of dry storage room in disrepair. **Repeat Violation**
36-32-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. On shelf by standup glass door reach in cooler, clean plastic containers stacked while wet.
24-08-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Bar ice scoop handle in contact with the ice. Operator relocated. **Corrected On-Site**
10-08-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in freezer for frozen chicken door gaskets with mold like substance.
23-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Single service cups stored on the floor of the storage room.
25-05-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water in base of cook line reach in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
29-49-6
70
Sep 9, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. One can of olives on dry storage shelf with dent around the lip. Operator labeled as do not sell. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
01B-01-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink used to store steel wool cleaners.
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at kitchen hand wash sink. Operator provided paper towels. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Bulk ice bin in dry storage area with mold like substance along the deflector plate.
22-20-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Multiple carbon dioxide tanks in dry storage area not secured.
51-11-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Ceiling through dry storage area in various states of disrepair.
36-32-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Rear exterior door has a gap at the bottom with visible light. **Repeat Violation**
35B-01-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Case of bottle water stored in the floor. Jugs of fryer oil stored on the floor. Operator relocated all items from the floor. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Reach in freezer in dry storage area with build up of ice around the seal.
14-69-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Long cook line flip top reach in cooler has standing water at the base of the cooler.
29-49-6
50
Mar 20, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
67
Aug 16, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
86
Dec 12, 2022
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Queso cheese in reach in cooler dated 12/4. Person in charge discarded. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
01B-24-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Beef in glass door reach in cooler 45F. Water case stored above, may be blocking airflow. Person in charge discarded. **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days opened commercially processed, ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Deli meat in reach in cooler fliptop not redate marked with date pulled after thawing.
02C-06-5
Basic - Self-closing device on bathroom door disconnected/broken. Self closer missing from women's restroom **Repeat Violation**
32-17-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Hole in wall under hand wash sink in outdoor bar.
36-24-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Debris buildup in ice machine. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
58
Oct 4, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Food Properly Stored/Protected
FL-48
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
58
Jul 19, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Person in charge unable to provide training during inspection. Person in charge unable to get a hold of manager during inspection. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-19: Person in charge states they did take a class recently, unable to provide proof of training. **Time Extended**
53B-01-5
90
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Steamboat Willies last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Steamboat Willies on file is from Apr 17, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Steamboat Willies?
Across the inspection record, “accumulation of black/green mold-like substance” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Steamboat Willies.
How does Steamboat Willies compare to other restaurants in Palatka?
Steamboat Willies most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Palatka average of 76.
Has Steamboat Willies' inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Steamboat Willies have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Steamboat Willies means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Steamboat Willies inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Steamboat Willies is inspected around two times per year on average.
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