Velchoffs Corner

105 105 N 2 St, Palatka, FL 32148
American
Last inspected: Aug 1, 2025
67
Score
Medium Risk

Public records currently show only two inspections for Velchoffs Corner. On Aug 1, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around four violations each.

“Raw sewage on ground of establishment” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

Velchoffs Corner's latest score of 67 falls below the Palatka average of 75. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.

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Inspections
2
Critical latest
1
Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Aug 1, 2025
Food-Licensing Inspection
2 critical violations. 1 major violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/ Establishment operating and serving food to the public during time of callback of licensing inspection without approved license from the division. **Warning**
50-08-7
High Priority - Raw sewage on ground of establishment. Wastewater tank overflowing on to ground below MFDV at time of inspection. **Warning**
28-13-5
Intermediate - Mobile food dispensing vehicle disposing liquid waste improperly. Observed employees emptying waste water tank into bulk containers then emptying into ware washing area. Per operator waiting on installation of quick disconnect into public sewer, estimated next week. **Warning**
28-09-5
67
Jul 31, 2025
Food-Licensing Inspection
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In flip top reach in cooler; cut tomatoes (48F - Cold Holding); coleslaw (49F - Cold Holding); pimento (52F - Cold Holding); chicken (45F - Cold Holding) per operator cooler stocked in before opening around an hour before, items relocated to separate cooler and ice bags added to flip top top portion. **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Raw sewage on ground of establishment. Waste water draining from hand wash sink and three compartment sink on to ground below MFDV. Operator was able to fix drain plug to prevent further leaking. **Warning**
28-13-5
Basic - Stored food not covered. In standup reach in cooler uncovered container of fish. Operator covered. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Sanitizer bucket stored on the floor. Employee relocated. **Corrected On-Site**
21-44-1
67

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Velchoffs Corner last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Velchoffs Corner on file is from Aug 1, 2025. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Velchoffs Corner?

Across the inspection record, “raw sewage on ground of establishment” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Velchoffs Corner.

How does Velchoffs Corner compare to other restaurants in Palatka?

Velchoffs Corner most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Palatka average of 75.

Has Velchoffs Corner's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Velchoffs Corner have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Velchoffs Corner means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.