PALACE

High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food.

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed food residue inside HWS at cook line.

Intermediate - Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Observed establishment doing ROP for cooked ribs, salmon, chicken with no approved HACCP. Repeat Violation

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.

Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Observed pots and pans stored on floor at dry storage area. Repeat Violation

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tiles in disrepair at kitchen area.

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed produce boxes on floor inside WIC. Repeat Violation

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.

Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed RIC gaskets soiled.

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food packaged using a reduced oxygen method without a HACCP plan not properly labeled with the production time and date. Observed raw chicken, salmon, cooked ribs inside reduced oxygen package inside walk in cooler and walk in freezer no date or time of production. Repeat Violation

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Observed pots and pans stored on floor at dry storage area. - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-09: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets in poor repair at cook line RIC. - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-09: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed produce boxes on floor inside WIC. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-09: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-09: Time Extended

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled at preparation area. Chef removed can opener for washing and sanitizing. Also observed all soda holsters with mold-like substance at bar area. Corrective Action Taken Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-22: Also observed two soda holsters with mold-like substance at bar area. Time Extended Corrective Action Taken

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed at ice machine near kitchen entrance. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-22: Observed at ice machine near kitchen entrance. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed no drop down ceiling at preparation area near ice machines, Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-22: Observed no drop down ceiling at preparation area near ice machines Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed at dry storage area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-22: Observed at dry storage area. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles soiled at dry storage area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-22: Observed ceiling tiles soiled at dry storage area. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed clean plates and bowls not stored inverted at shelf at warewashing area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-22: Observed clean plates and bowls not stored inverted at shelf at warewashing area. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed all reach-in cooler gaskets in disrepair across from cook line. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-22: Observed all reach-in cooler gaskets in disrepair across from cook line. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food packaged using a reduced oxygen method without a HACCP plan not properly labeled with the production time and date. Observed cooked chicken with no date and time of production. As per chef, produced day before. Coached chef on correct procedure. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-22: Observed cooked ribs with no time of production. Ribs were dated correctly, but no time. Coached chef on correct procedure. Time Extended Corrective Action Taken

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed squeezed bottles of oil, water, and salt container not labeled with common name at cook line. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-22: Observed salt container not labeled with common name at cook line. Time Extended

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils in standing water of 98Fa at the stove. Operator turned on burner. Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-22: Observed utensils in standing water of 103F at the stove. Time Extended

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Observed Nelson Figueroa hired 6 months ago with no manager certificate. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-22: Observed Nelson Figueroa hired 6 months ago with no manager certificate. Admin Complaint

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed 10+ employees engaging in food preparation with no food manager in the establishment. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-22: Observed 10+ employees engaging in food preparation with no food manager in the establishment. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn in front of the cookline. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-22: Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn in front of the cookline. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Observed rusted shelves at dry storage are. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-22: Observed rusted shelves at dry storage area. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-22: Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Time Extended

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. Observed no food service manager on duty with more than 4 employees present. As per chef, manager Yohsy Hernández is on vacation.. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-18: At the time of the callback inspection observed 10+ employees with no certified food manager. Admin Complaint

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet nesting at clean metal containers at shelf at dry storage area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-18: Observed ice bucket wet nesting by the ice machines. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach-in gaskets at cookline in disrepair and white chest freezer door across from walk-in cooler and hood filters in disrepair at cookline. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-18: Observed reach-in gaskets at cookline in disrepair and white chest freezer door across from walk-in cooler and hood filters in disrepair at cookline. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils in standing water at 123F at cookline. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-18: Observed utensils in standing water at 98F at cookline. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Observed rusted shelves at dry storage are. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-18: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gasket at reach-in cooler at cook line in disrepair. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-20: Observed gasket at reach-in cooler at cook line in disrepair. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-20: Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils in water at 85F. Coached chef on correct procedure. - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-20: Observed utensils in water at 104F. Person in charge increase fire for rapid heating of water. Time Extended Corrective Action Taken

High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed a cook change gloves without washing her hands. The chef corrected her and she washed her hands. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils in water temperature at 82°F. The chef removed the water.

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed several small flying insects at the bar.

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the cutting boards soiled-on the cook line. Observed the soda gun nozzles soiled at the bar.

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed a trash can blocking the sink. The chef moved the item. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed tuna tartare on the menu.

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed at all three machines.

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a bowl in a large container of sugar. The chef removed the bowl. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed plates on the top shelf not inverted next to the ware washing area. The chef inverted the items. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed the preparation reach in cooler gaskets torn.

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed by the fryers.

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed several cases of bottle water on the floor across from the ice machines. The chef had the items moved. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed a hole in the wall next to the beer cooler.

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer with the ice cream and fruit.

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed a knife between preparation reach in coolers. The chef removed the knife. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed the handle of a scoop touching the flour in the preparation area. The chef moved the handle. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Light not functioning. Observed in the dry storage area.

Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Observed two lights missing the shield in the kitchen and dry storage area.

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed in kitchen. Repeat Violation

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed two large containers not labeled in the preparation area. Repeat Violation

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed containers with raw chicken stored above impossible burgers. Manager moved chicken container to bottom shelf under impossible burgers. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle containing sanitizer at bar area no labeled. Manager labeled spray bottles. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed pots and pa not inverted. Repeat Violation

Basic - Cloth used as a food-contact surface.observed towels used to cover tortillas.

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed a back pack stored above preparation table. Employee removed back pack and stored away from preparation area p. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed inside walk in cooler.

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed containers with cooked pork stored on the floor inside walk in cooler. Employee stored pork containers six inches above the floor. Corrected On-Site

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed knife between preparation tables.

Basic - Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils.

Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed some shelves rusted at storage area. Repeat Violation

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed at storage area containers with sugar and flour no labeled. Employee labeled food containers. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. - From follow-up inspection 2021-12-17: Felix castellanos - New manager on duty. Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2022-02-07: Manager on duty-Felix Castellanos Admin Complaint