Palms Cafe

Basic – In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Ice scoop stored on top of ice machine. Operator moved scoop to ware washing area Corrective Action Taken Warning

Basic – Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Observed employee dump potatoes from bag into pot start to bring to boil without washing. Operator instructed employee to stop and wash vegetables Corrected On-Site Warning

High Priority – Food with mold-like growth. Shredded mozzarella cheese with mold-like growth in walk in cooler. See stop sale. Warning

Intermediate – Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Reviewed and provided big six Warning

Intermediate – No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. Operator unable to provide at time of inspection Warning

Intermediate – No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Operator unable to provide at time of inspection Warning

Intermediate – No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Operator unable to provide at time of inspection Warning

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. Warning

Intermediate – Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed on can opener blade Warning