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BLUE PALMETTO CAFE

Health inspection records show BLUE PALMETTO CAFE in LAKE WALES has 5 inspections with a food safety rating of 3.8/5. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.

1151 Tower Boulevard
Florida, 33853
Polk County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★★½☆ (3.8/5)
Based on 5 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 8/29/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10878501

  • 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
  • 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. On cooks line
  • 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 08B-17-4:Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed avocados over ready to eat sauces in two door reach in cooler. Operator moved avocados Corrected On-Site
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Butter packets 71° from 8am operator placed in reach in freezer for quick chill , reviewed time as a public health control with operator **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. Emailed operator and printed Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 2/26/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8886815

  • 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid. Shared dumpster

Inspection Date: 9/11/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8736350

  • 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. (In walk in cooler) Operator cleaned up debris in walk in cooler. Corrected On-Site
  • 25-05-4:Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. (sauce cups) In dry storage operator removed from the floor. Corrected On-Site
  • 35A-02-6:High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1 live fly in the kitchen Operator dispose of fly and sanitize area. Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 1/18/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8510973

  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Soda mix on the floor by drink holder. Operator picked off the floor. Corrected On-Site
  • 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid. Shared Dumpster
  • 25-05-4:Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored.

Inspection Date: 9/27/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8357336

  • 36-62-4:Basic - Light not functioning. On cook line one of the two lights.
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Side of the fryer and grill.
  • 33-31-5:Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Refrigerators on the back dock not currently in use.