CATTLEMEN BAR BQ
CATTLEMEN BAR BQ has 3 health inspections on file for its PALATKA location, with an overall rating of 2.8/5. Recent inspections show improving food safety practices.
Last inspection: 4 weeks ago · 3 reports on file
816 Saint Johns Avenue
Florida, 32177
Putnam County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★½☆☆ (2.8/5)
Based on 3 health inspection reports
All Inspection Reports
2/11/2026· 4w ago
Visit ID: 13626212
Follow-up Inspection Required1 int
- 53B-01-5: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. No proof of food handling training available at time of inspection. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-11: Additional time allowed for acquiring food handler training. **Time Extended**
2/4/2026· 1mo ago
Visit ID: 10982862
Follow-up Inspection Required4 int, 6 basic
- 40-06-5:Basic - 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.
- 36-22-4:Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water on floor of warewashing area in front of three compartment sink.
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Behind front counter, bbq sauce bottles stored on the floor.
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup up along seal of reach in chest freezer. Repeat Violation
- 25-05-4:Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Behind front counter, box of single service cutlery stored on the floor.
- 21-07-4:Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer solution on cook line, chlorine sanitizer solution at 0ppm.
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - 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.
- 53B-01-5: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. No proof of food handling training available at time of inspection. Warning
- 02C-02-5:Intermediate - 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.
- 27-16-4:Intermediate - 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. Warning
7/2/2025· 8mo ago
Visit ID: 10868670
Met Inspection Standards1 high, 1 int, 5 basic
- 51-09-4:Basic - 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.
- 14-69-4:Basic - 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. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 25-02-4:Basic - 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.
- 29-11-4:Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Hand wash sink water line leaking, operator has contacted repair person. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 42-01-4:Basic - 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.
- 35A-02-7:High Priority - Live, small flying insects found. Observed live fly at front service counter.
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand wash sink, operator provided paper towels. Corrected On-Site