88 PALMS HOTEL AND EVENT CENTER

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at cook line. 2) Observed at employee bathroom

Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Repeat Violation

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. 1)Observed at cook line. 2) Observed at employee bathroom

Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed at storage room across from large walk-in.

Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed at cook line , and by ice machine.

Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.

Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed at rear door.

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

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observe no paper towels at hand sink by cook line. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-22: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observe in ice machine. Operator removed . Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-22: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observe multiple in kitchen area Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-22: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observe above dishwasher. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-22: Time Extended

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observe at buffet butter (68F - Cold Holding); cream cheese (64F - Cold Holding) for under 3 hours. Operator placed in ice to rapidly cool. Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate - 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/

Intermediate - Whole fruit displayed for self-service not wrapped and no utensils provided. Observe with apples at buffet.

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observe at kitchen rear door.

Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observe by dishwasher.

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing at three bay sink wall in front/on wall behind cook line equipment. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-05-05: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair under soda machine/hallway to employee restroom/ under three bay sink in main kitchen. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-05-05: Time Extended