How many restaurants are in Palatka, Florida?

There are 89 restaurants tracked in Palatka, Florida by InspectFL, based on public DBPR inspection records.

What's the average health score in Palatka?

The average InspectFL Health Score for restaurants in Palatka is 91.0 out of 100, based on analysis of Florida DBPR inspection data.

How are restaurant grades calculated on InspectFL?

InspectFL assigns letter grades (A through F) based on a 0-100 Health Score calculated from the number and severity of violations found during DBPR inspections. Fewer and less severe violations result in a higher score and better grade.

Where does InspectFL get its data?

All restaurant inspection data on InspectFL comes from public records maintained by the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR). InspectFL aggregates this data and presents it with easy-to-understand grades and scores.

Palatka, Florida

Putnam County · 89 restaurants

Palatka is a Putnam County community with 89 restaurants tracked by Florida DBPR inspectors. 41.6% earn an A grade with an average InspectFL Health Score of 91.0 out of 100. That tracks roughly with the Florida statewide average for A-rated restaurants. 3 restaurants currently hold an F grade (3.4%) — worth knowing before you sit down. Browse current scores, violation histories, and full inspection details for each restaurant below.

Restaurants

41.6%

A-Rated

91.0

Avg Score

169

Inspections

Data on this page

Restaurants tracked

Graded restaurants

Inspection records

169

Official source

Florida DBPR

InspectFL turns public DBPR inspection records into city-level score trends, grade breakdowns, and restaurant history so this page is useful for comparison, not just a list of names.

A: 37 B: 34 C: 15 F: 3

About Dining in Palatka

Of Palatka's 89 graded restaurants, 41.6% earned an A grade — below the statewide average, suggesting room for improvement in local food safety. Currently, 3.4% of restaurants hold a failing F grade, representing 3 establishments with significant health violations. The average InspectFL Health Score across Palatka is 91.0 out of 100, based on 169 inspections on record.

What Inspectors Look For

Florida DBPR inspectors evaluate restaurants on food temperature control, employee hygiene, pest activity, and equipment cleanliness. Violations are categorized as critical (immediate health risk), major (significant concern), or minor (procedural issue). Learn more about how grades work.

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