CATTLEMEN BAR BQ
816 ST JOHNS AVE, Palatka FL 32177 · 904.864.3142
Last inspected Apr 8, 2026 · 6 visits since August 2023
AUG 23
JAN 24
JUL 25
FEB 26
— STEADY
4 inspections within 7 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Live, small flying insects found. Observed live fly at front service counter.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5--2022031566 | May 6, 2022 | Jan 25, 2023 | $400 |
Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Apr 8, 2026Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 1 violations recorded.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 1 finding
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. No proof of food handling training available at time of inspection.
Feb 11, 2026Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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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. No proof of food handling training available at time of inspection.
Feb 4, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded.
0 High priority4 Intermediate6 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Build up of debris in can opener blade. Food debris build up in microwave on cook line.
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. No proof of food handling training available at time of inspection.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. In stand up reach in cooler, Mac and cheese and coleslaw in reach in cooler from Tuesday with no product date marking.
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. No water available at kitchen hand wash sink. Per operator pipe freeze caused burst in pipe. Has repaired the broken pipe but waiting for the putt to set. Discussed with district office, establishment is to utilize food prep sink opposite hand wash sink as designated hand wash sink temporarily until hand wash sink fully functioning. No food prep allowed in food prep sink so long as it is the designated hand wash sink.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employees phone stored on clean in use prep table.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water on floor of warewashing area in front of three compartment sink.
Food stored on floor. Behind front counter, bbq sauce bottles stored on the floor.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup up along seal of reach in chest freezer.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Behind front counter, box of single service cutlery stored on the floor.
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer solution on cook line, chlorine sanitizer solution at 0ppm.
Jul 2, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Live, small flying insects found. Observed live fly at front service counter.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand wash sink, operator provided paper towels.
Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. Operator has seating change evaluation form from plan review, discussed with operator how to complete and submit.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup on condenser of reach in freezer. Operator has reached out for repair.
Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. Single service forks at counter not stored/presented to protect from contamination.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Hand wash sink water line leaking, operator has contacted repair person.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop head stored on the floor in front of three compartment sink.
Jan 4, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In the standup reach in cooler, raw beef stored over prepared macaroni salad. Operator relocated the raw beef.
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ At time of inspection one expired certified food manager from 08/03/2023.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand wash sink. Operator provided paper towels.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave on shelf has food debris on the rotating plate. Per operator microwave not used.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Back side of the fryers has build up of grease residue. Low boy reach in cooler has mold like substance on the door gasket.
Screen in door torn/in poor repair. Door screen torn by center magnet.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth stored on prep table. Operator relocated the wet wiping cloth.
Propane tank (larger than 2.7 lb. water capacity/1 lb. gas capacity) located inside of the building. For reporting purposes only. Propane gas tank stored inside kitchen by the three compartment sink.
Aug 24, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 2 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 6.1.23.
Food stored on floor. Case of oil stored on floor in hallway. Person in charge raised.
This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.