PALM RESTAURANT

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand wash sink in dish machine area.

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at hand wash sink in dish machine area.

Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed 7 packs of commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged salmon not removed from packaging. Chef removed salmon from packaging.

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside of white chest freezers.

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed fan guards in walk in coolers soiled with dust debris.

Basic - Walk-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed shelves in seafood/pasta walk in cooler soiled with old food debris.

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed hose bibb near 3 compartment sink missing backflow preventer.

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed scoop handle in contact with ice at bar area. Employee removed ice scoop. Corrected On-Site

Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed towels under cutting board at salad station. Operator removed towels. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed reach in cooler shelves rusted near produce walk in cooler.

Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Info was provided and the owner printed it immediately. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed some debris on slicer machine.

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Missing sign at the hand sink located at the warewashing area. The sign was posted. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed accumulation of water inside helper prep cooler .

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Missing backflow on hose connection next to 3 compartment sink. Repeat Violation

Intermediate - Raw or undercooked oysters offered and establishment has no consumer advisory sign provided on wall, menu, placard, table tent or by any other written means. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Consumer advisory was printed , but not posted. Person in charge posted it by the bar. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Repeat Violation

Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed scoop handle touching the crab cake mix. Employee removed it. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in cooler with accumulation of some debris ( the one at the end of the cook line ) .

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Missing labels to identify flour and bread crumbs. Chef labeled the containers immediately. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature.Observed beef above octopus inside walk in cooler . Person in charge changed the storage order immediately. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Missing backflow preventer on hose connection above the 3 compartment sink.

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a dirty utensil inside the hand sink at the bar . Utensil was moved out immediately. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed a gap underneath exterior back door. Repeat Violation

Basic - Straws provided for customer self-service not individually wrapped or in an approved dispenser. Straws were moved to behind the counter. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled cutting boards in kitchen area.

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at the back .

Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed in kitchen area. Manager removed during inspection. Corrected On-Site

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at the bar area. Manager put a new sign during inspection. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed beans container not labeled with common name in dry storage area. Manager labeled during inspection. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed chlorine 25 ppm.

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed by three compartment sink. Repeat Violation

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked vegetable in walk in cooler Corrected On-Site

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed in walk in cooler in cooked potatoes container. Operarator removed. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed in dry storage area.

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting boards, kitchen area.

Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed by dishwashing area and broilers. Repeat Violation

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw lamb over raw beef in walk in cooler. Operator switch vertical positions Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed in three compartment sink, dishwashing area.

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed plates on top shelf, kitchen area. Repeat Violation

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed in cooking line

Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed one lamp by dishwashing area.