PALMERAS RESTAURANT AND GROCERY

Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. No proof that new employees are informed of their responsibilities.

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. No hand soap at hand wash sink in kitchen area. Operator replaced. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle with yellow liquid not labeled.

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Soufflé cups in reach in cooler used to scoop food items. Operator discarded. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler gasket in poor repair next to grill station.

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters in kitchen area soiled with grease build up.

Basic - Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. Odor in dining area of restaurant. Warning

Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler shelves rusting.

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. No covered receptacle in women's restroom. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-23: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Walk in cooler floors not sealed or easily cleanable. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-23: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Triple door reach in cooler shelves soiled. - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-23: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Reach n cooler back kitchen shelves rust pitted. - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-23: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler shelves rusted. - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-23: Time Extended

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw chicken out of commercial packaging on shelf in freezer over bags of broccoli medley. Operator moved chicken to correct shelf. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed no consumer advisory on menu.

Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed trash can in women's bathroom with no lid.

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed in kitchen dishes on drain board by 3 compartment sink stacked while still wet.

Basic - Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. Observed employee wash dishes with a bucket of soap and a wet towel and then rinse dishes with water from faucet at the 3 compartment sink. Employee did not sanitize any dishes.

Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Observed floors in walk in cooler not smooth, cleanable and in disrepair. Repeat Violation

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Establishment license expired 6-1-2024. Operator renewed license while doing inspection. Operator renewed license during this inspection. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw chicken and beef over shrimp, not all products commercially packaged. Operator started to rearrange items to properly store. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. ambient shelled eggs (53F - Cold Holding) in reach in cooler on cookline. Operator stated the eggs were left out during breakfast rush. Operator placed shelled eggs back in cooler to chill. Discussed with operator about using time is a public health control for shelled eggs during breakfast. Distributed paperwork for time is a public health control during this inspection. Corrective Action Taken

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. butter (61F - Cold Holding) in glass door beverage cooler on front service line. Observed butter stored in bottom of cooler, with beverage bottles blocking the air flow above. Operator relocated butter to chill. Corrective Action Taken

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. Operator unable to provide written procedures for clean up events. Distributed handout during this inspection. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand washing sink. Operator replaced paper towels during inspection. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Operator unable to provide proof that employees are informed of reporting symptoms related to food borne illnesses to person in charge. Distributed health form to operator during this inspection. Employees on duty read and signed during this inspection. Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Multiple areas of rust in ice bin and deflector plate in back storage room.

Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed multiple ceiling tiles in prep / kitchen area not smooth and easily cleanable.

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed silverware not inverted by food pick up window. Operator removed silverware to properly store. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed one dead roach in oven door. Operator cleaned and discarded. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gasket on walk in coolers and reach in cooler on cookline

Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Observed floor in walk in cooler not easily cleanable and in disrepair.

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed a sealed box of single serve to go trays on floor under counter across from meat case on grocery side.employee removed box of to go trays to properly store. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Vaseline by forks. Person in charge moved to store properly. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. In reach in freezer; raw chicken over shrimp also raw sausage over French fries. Person in charge moved all around to store properly. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk not dated. Person in charge dated yesterday. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Establishment has only 1 certificate to view.

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. Fish thawing in reduced oxygen bag. Person in charge cut bag open. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Drink on slicer. Person in charge removed drink. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Underneath bot front and back door there is a gap allowing light in.

Basic - In-use wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Person in charge removed. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Establishment using sour cream containers to store items like beef in. Addressed and establishment emptied all containers into new containers. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. At table in dining area; single service spoon not all inverted. Person in charge inverted. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour not labeled. Person in charge labeled. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed no vacuum breaker present at hose Bibb behind establishment and hose is attached.

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. Observed no written procedures for cleanup available. Provided operator with handout during inspection. Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed interior of ice machine bin with mold-like substance. Repeat Violation

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed ice in bottom of handwash sink in kitchen area.

Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Observed no proof employees are aware of reporting requirements. Provided operator with form during inspection. Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed multiple containers of salsa and beans not date marked. Operator stated they were made day prior and began labeling during inspection. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation

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 multiple pieces of fish completely thawed in package with writing stating to removed before thawing. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed two employee drinks stored next to gloves and paper towels on cook line counter. Operator moved drinks during inspection. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed beef thawing at room temperature on counter in prep area. Operator moved beef to sink with cold running water. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. 1) license expired 6/1/2022, accountant had reminder of sept 30, 2022 expiration, which is their alcohol license. Accountant renewed license during inspection. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. 1) Cutting board on flip-top cooler soiled with food stains.

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. 1) house made salsa missing date marks. Person in charge added date marks to all salsa. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Building components, attachments or fixtures in poor repair. 1) Walk-in cooler fan soiled with black/green mold like substance.

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. 1) reach in freezer gaskets torn/cracked

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. 1) cracked linoleum tiles through out kitchen.

Basic - Food stored on floor. 1) Tripe on floor of walk-in cooler. Person in charge moved food to shelf. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. 1) Hood filters above stove in main kitchen soiled with grease

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. One fly in storage area.

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee cell phone on prep area. Moved by manager Corrected On-Site

Basic - Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Vegetables under splash /drip in walk in cooler. Moved by manager Corrected On-Site

Basic - Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. Condensation drip in walk in cooler from pipe onto shelf.

Basic - Stored food not covered. Multiple prepped foods in walk in cooler not covered. Cut vegetables. Prepped meats. Covered by manger. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Leak at men's urinal.