PALMAYRA CAFE & LOUNGE
3615 DUPONT AVE, SUITE 100
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★½☆☆ (2.5/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 3/12/2025
High Priority
1
Intermediate
1
Basic
9
Total
11
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 32-02-4:Basic - Bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance. Woman's restroom door left open. Closed by manger. Corrected On-Site
- 23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Soiled exterior of equipment including handles to coolers. Repeat Violation
- 36-03-4:Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Loose cove molding by mop sink.
- 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee jacket by bulk food dispenser. Employee bag on mixer. Moved by manager Moved by manager. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors soiled. Kitchen dry goods. Walk in cooler.
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Bags of ice on floor In walk in freezer. Moved by manager Repeat Violation
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soiled Counters and shelves at kitchen. multiple. Soiled exterior of multiple Bulk food containers. Repeat Violation
- 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Multiple prepped meats uncovered in walk in cooler. Repeat Violation
- 33-31-5:Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Old grill by rear of Establishment.
- 08B-02-4:High Priority - Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Plate Dates at frontline not covered. Covered by manger. Corrected On-Site
- 02C-02-5:Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked meats made 2 days ago not date marked. Walk in cooler. Repeat Violation
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/12/2025 revealed 11 total violations (1 high priority, 1 intermediate, 9 basic).
Inspection on 2/18/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
3
Basic
6
Total
10
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Soiled exterior of equipment including handles to coolers. And microwave. Repeat Violation
- 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee jacket by bulk food dispenser. Moved by manager Corrected On-Site
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Prepped chicken , beef on floor in walk in freezer and walk in cooler.
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soiled exterior of multiple food containers. Dry goods. Soiled Counters and shelves at kitchen. multiple. Repeat Violation
- 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Prepped meats. Vegetables uncovered in walk in cooler. Walk in freezer. Repeat Violation
- 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Rear wall by Three compartment sink with black-like/ mold-like substance.
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at multiple Hand Wash Sink. Repeat Violation
- 02C-02-5:Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Multiple cooked meats. Beef. Chicken made 2 days ago not date marked. Walk in cooler.
- 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled chemical spray bottle at dry goods. Sanitizer. Degreaser.
- 48-04-4:Propane tank (larger than 2.7 lb. water capacity/1 lb. gas capacity) located inside of the building. For reporting purposes only. 20 lb propane tank in kitchen . Moved by manager to car. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/18/2025 revealed 10 total violations (0 high priority, 3 intermediate, 6 basic).
Inspection on 4/19/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
1
Total
1
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 28-02-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Condensation or other drainage not disposed of according to law. Significant condensation drip from ceiling in walk in cooler. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-19: At callback : Time needed to fix. **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/19/2024 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 1 basic).
Inspection on 4/17/2024
High Priority
7
Intermediate
2
Basic
7
Total
17
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Soiled exterior of equipment including handles to coolers. Multiple. Repeat Violation Warning
- 28-02-4:Basic - Condensation or other drainage not disposed of according to law. Significant condensation drip from ceiling in walk in cooler. Warning
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. motor for boiler not working. Repeat Violation Warning
- 36-22-4:Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Significant standing water in walk in cooler due to condensation drip. Warning
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soiled counters and shelves in kitchen throughout. Warning
- 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Multiple items in walk in cooler uncovered. Meats. Yogurt, prepped foods. Warning
- 33-31-5:Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Multiple old equipment , old coolers , old cooking equipment outside rear of kitchen. Warning
- 12A-07-5:High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. employees put on gloves without washing hands. Warning
- 03C-97-2:High Priority - Gyro meat in a broiler that is turned off. Gyro broiler turned off with chicken shawarma in grill. Person In Charge removed cone and placed in walk in cooler. Was placed about 45 mins before. (Internal temperature 49°. ) Per Person In Charge , motor for boiler not working. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 35A-02-6:High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 2 flies in kitchen. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 28-26-5:High Priority - Sewage/wastewater backing up through floor drains. Waste water backing up from outside floor drain. Outside rear of kitchen. Note : new pump for grease trap installed but using extension cord to power motor to operate temporarily . Service company arriving tomorrow to fix. Warning
- 12A-09-4:High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Multiple employees changed gloves between Tasks , going outside , handling soiled equipment , then did not wash hands Warning
- 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Raw beef at 57°. Kitchen Reach in cooler. (Overnight temperatures ) Warning
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Raw beef at 57°. Kitchen Reach in cooler. (Overnight temperatures ) Sour creme at 55° kitchen in Reach in cooler. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at multiple Hand wash sinks. Warning
- 27-16-5:Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. No hot or cold water at rear kitchen Hand wash sink. Warning
- 48-04-4:Propane tank (larger than 2.7 lb. water capacity/1 lb. gas capacity) located inside of the building. For reporting purposes only. 4 large LP tanks in kitchen.
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/17/2024 revealed 17 total violations (7 high priority, 2 intermediate, 7 basic).
Inspection on 11/15/2023
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
1
Total
1
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 38-07-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Unshielded lights in kitchen. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-15: At callback : Time needed to fix. **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 11/15/2023 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 1 basic).
Inspection on 11/7/2023
High Priority
4
Intermediate
1
Basic
6
Total
11
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Soiled exterior of equipment including handles to coolers . Multiple. Warning
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gyro machine not constantly rotating. Per Person In Charge mother needs fixing. Warning
- 38-07-4:Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Unshielded lights in kitchen. Repeat Violation Warning
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soiled counters and shelves in kitchen. Soiled exterior of food containers and equipment. Warning
- 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Uncovered meats In walk in cooler. Repeat Violation Warning
- 29-11-4:Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Leak under kitchen Hand wash sink. Warning
- 03C-97-2:High Priority - Gyro meat in a broiler that is turned off. Gyro broiler not constantly rotating. Warning
- 35A-02-6:High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 2 flies In kitchen. Warning
- 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Establishment license expired 06/01/2023 Admin Complaint
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cut tomato in Reach in cooler kitchen 49°. Placed about 1 hr before. Moved by manager per Person In Charge service company on call. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 31A-04-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Hand wash sink in rear kitchen by rear door removed. Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 11/7/2023 revealed 11 total violations (4 high priority, 1 intermediate, 6 basic).