PALMERAS RESTAURANT AND GROCERY
105 North Summit Street
Florida, 32112
Putnam County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★☆☆☆ (2.0/5)
Based on 5 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 12/17/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
1
Basic
4
Total
6
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 32-12-5:Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed trash can in women's bathroom with no lid.
- 24-08-4: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.
- 16-13-5: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.
- 36-11-4:Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Observed floors in walk in cooler not smooth, cleanable and in disrepair. Repeat Violation
- 08A-17-6: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
- 02B-01-5:Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed no consumer advisory on menu.
Food safety inspection conducted on 12/17/2024 revealed 6 total violations (1 high priority, 1 intermediate, 4 basic).
Inspection on 7/10/2024
High Priority
4
Intermediate
4
Basic
6
Total
14
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 36-37-5: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.
- 24-05-4: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
- 35A-03-4:Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed one dead roach in oven door. Operator cleaned and discarded. Corrected On-Site
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gasket on walk in coolers and reach in cooler on cookline
- 36-11-4:Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Observed floor in walk in cooler not easily cleanable and in disrepair.
- 25-05-4: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
- 50-17-3: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
- 08A-17-6: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
- 03A-03-5: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**
- 03A-02-5: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**
- 11-27-4: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
- 31B-02-4: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
- 11-26-1: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**
- 22-31-4:Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Multiple areas of rust in ice bin and deflector plate in back storage room.
Food safety inspection conducted on 7/10/2024 revealed 14 total violations (4 high priority, 4 intermediate, 6 basic).
Inspection on 4/25/2024
High Priority
2
Intermediate
2
Basic
7
Total
11
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 06-09-1: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
- 12B-07-4: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
- 35B-01-4: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.
- 21-04-4:Basic - In-use wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Person in charge removed. Corrected On-Site
- 25-32-4: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
- 25-06-4: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
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour not labeled. Person in charge labeled. Corrected On-Site
- 41-07-4:High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Vaseline by forks. Person in charge moved to store properly. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 08A-17-6: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
- 02C-03-5: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
- 53B-13-5: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.
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/25/2024 revealed 11 total violations (2 high priority, 2 intermediate, 7 basic).
Inspection on 10/9/2023
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
0
Total
1
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- N/A:No Violations Were Observed
Food safety inspection conducted on 10/9/2023 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 10/5/2023
High Priority
3
Intermediate
4
Basic
5
Total
12
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 08B-49-4:Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. In three door reach in cooler personal items stored over / alongside foods to be served to customers. Person in charge moved to appropriate location. Corrected On-Site
- 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors showing wear in parts of kitchen. Debris buildup on floor around ice machine. Ceiling tiles in kitchen are porous.
- 35B-04-4:Basic - Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation. Observed light visible through holes in external door to ice machine room. Also, light visible under front door.
- 32-23-4:Basic - Toilet/urinal not flushing/functioning properly. Urinal in mens restroom out of order.
- 08B-17-4:Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed heads of lettuce stored over ready to eat items in walk in cooler. Also, potatoes uncovered in walk in cooler. Person in charge covered. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 41-07-4:High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Container of medicine stored on slicer in kitchen, person in charge removed. Corrected On-Site
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs stored over ready to eat items in walk in cooler. Person in charge moved to appropriate location. Corrected On-Site
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In walk in cooler beef, beef, potato, potato 44-46F. Ambient tenor unit 43F during inspection. Person in charge states has had door open frequently during morning prep. Warning
- 11-27-4: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. No written procedures for biohazard cleanup. Emailed to operator during inspection. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards with black debris buildup.
- 05-08-4:Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Person in charge unable to provide probe thermometer during inspection. Purchased one during inspection. Corrected On-Site
- 22-31-4:Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed rust on interior of ice bin.
Food safety inspection conducted on 10/5/2023 revealed 12 total violations (3 high priority, 4 intermediate, 5 basic).