BLUE PALMETTO CAFE

Health inspection records show BLUE PALMETTO CAFE in LAKE WALES has 6 inspections with a food safety rating of 4.0/5. Recent inspections show improving food safety practices.

Last inspection: 2 weeks ago · 6 reports on file

1151 Tower Boulevard

Florida, 33853

Polk County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★★★☆ (4.0/5)

Based on 6 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

2/23/2026· 2w ago

Visit ID: 13508472

Met Inspection Standards

1 basic

22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine located in the kitchen, operator started on the cleaning process during the inspection with sanitizer solution. **Corrective Action Taken**

8/29/2025· 6mo ago

Visit ID: 10878501

Met Inspection Standards

1 high, 1 int, 4 basic

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

2/26/2025· 1y ago

Visit ID: 8886815

Met Inspection Standards

1 basic

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

9/11/2024· 1y 6mo ago

Visit ID: 8736350

Met Inspection Standards

1 high, 2 basic

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

1/18/2024· 2y 1mo ago

Visit ID: 8510973

Met Inspection Standards

3 basic

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.

9/27/2023· 2y 5mo ago

Visit ID: 8357336

Met Inspection Standards

3 basic

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.