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PALACE

1052 OCEAN DRIVE, UNIT CU-C100

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★☆☆☆ (2.0/5)
Based on 7 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 6/12/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10722683

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed at ice machine near kitchen entrance. Warning
  • 36-37-5:Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed no drop down ceiling at preparation area near ice machines, Warning
  • 36-36-4:Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed at dry storage area. Warning
  • 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles soiled at dry storage area. Warning
  • 24-05-4:Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed clean plates and bowls not stored inverted at shelf at warewashing area. Warning
  • 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed white cutting board across from flat grill grooved. Warning
  • 12B-02-4:Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed plastic water bottle inside reach-in cooler next to low boy unit. Chef removed plastic bottle. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed all reach-in cooler gaskets in disrepair across from cook line. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed frying oil boxes on floor at dry storage area. Chef moved boxes off floor. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed inside walk-in freezer. Warning
  • 05-09-4:Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed no ambient thermometer at reach-in cooler across from stove at cook line. Warning
  • 03G-53-1:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food packaged using a reduced oxygen method without a HACCP plan not properly labeled with the production time and date. Observed cooked chicken with no date and time of production. As per chef, produced day before. Coached chef on correct procedure. Warning
  • 21-08-4:Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed quaternary solution at 400+ ppm. Chef made new solution at 200+ ppm. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed squeezed bottles of oil, water, and salt container not labeled with common name at cook line. Warning
  • 03G-04-5:High Priority - Fish not held frozen before, during and after being packaged onsite using a reduced oxygen packaging method. See stop sale. Observed 3 ROP bags of salmon and 1 ROP bag of tuna not frozen at cook line reach-in coolers. Products were discarded. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw steaks over cooked mashed potatoes at walk-in cooler. Coached manager on correct procedure. Warning
  • 01B-13-4:High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed 3 ROP bags of salmon and 1 ROP bag of tuna not frozen and with no HACCP plan approved at cook line reach-in coolers. Products were discarded. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled at preparation area. Chef removed can opener for washing and sanitizing. Also observed all soda holsters with mold-like substance at bar area. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
  • 02B-01-5:Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed Tuna tartare, Tuna steak, Palace burger, Black and blue burger, Burger mash up, New York strip, and Tuna steak not identified as raw on menu. Coached chef on correct procedure. Warning
  • 03G-50-1:Intermediate - Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Observed 3 ROP bags of salmon and 1 ROP bag of tuna at cook line reach-in coolers. Products were discarded. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 02B-02-5:Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Provided chef with consumer advisory. It was printed and posted. Corrected On-Site Warning

Inspection Date: 1/22/2025

  • 14-11-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn in front of the cookline. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-22: Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn in front of the cookline. **Time Extended**
  • 14-33-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Observed rusted shelves at dry storage are. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-22: Observed rusted shelves at dry storage area. **Time Extended**
  • 14-17-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-22: Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Time Extended**
  • 10-05-5:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils in standing water of 98Fa at the stove. Operator turned on burner. Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-22: Observed utensils in standing water of 103F at the stove. **Time Extended**
  • 53A-01-7:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Observed Nelson Figueroa hired 6 months ago with no manager certificate. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-22: Observed Nelson Figueroa hired 6 months ago with no manager certificate. Admin Complaint
  • 53A-05-6:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed 10+ employees engaging in food preparation with no food manager in the establishment. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-22: Observed 10+ employees engaging in food preparation with no food manager in the establishment. **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 11/18/2024

  • 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed ice bucket wet nesting by the ice machines. Warning
  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn in front of the cookline. Warning
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed fan covers in beer walk in cooler with dust. Warning
  • 14-33-4:Basic - Observed rusted shelves at dry storage are. Warning
  • 16-46-4:Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed plastic containers by the ware washing area with old labels. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed sausage and beyond burgers thawing in room temperature by the cookline. Operator placed items in the reach in cooler. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning
  • 14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Warning
  • 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Operator stored properly. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 10-05-5:High Priority - In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils in standing water of 98Fa at the stove. Operator turned on burner. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 53A-01-7:Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Observed Nelson Figueroa hired 6 months ago with no manager certificate. Warning
  • 53A-05-6:Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed 10+ employees engaging in food preparation with no food manager in the establishment. Warning

Inspection Date: 11/18/2024

  • 24-08-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet nesting at clean metal containers at shelf at dry storage area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-18: Observed ice bucket wet nesting by the ice machines. **Time Extended**
  • 14-11-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach-in gaskets at cookline in disrepair and white chest freezer door across from walk-in cooler and hood filters in disrepair at cookline. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-18: Observed reach-in gaskets at cookline in disrepair and white chest freezer door across from walk-in cooler and hood filters in disrepair at cookline. **Time Extended**
  • 10-07-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils in standing water at 123F at cookline. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-18: Observed utensils in standing water at 98F at cookline. **Time Extended**
  • 14-17-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Observed rusted shelves at dry storage are. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-18: **Time Extended**
  • 53A-05-6:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. Observed no food service manager on duty with more than 4 employees present. As per chef, manager Yohsy Hernández is on vacation.. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-18: At the time of the callback inspection observed 10+ employees with no certified food manager. Admin Complaint

Inspection Date: 5/7/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8572844

  • 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl with handles stored inside rice and flour containers at dry storage area. Warning
  • 36-36-4:Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed at dry storage area. Warning
  • 24-05-4:Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed bowls and plates not inverted at warewashing area. Warning
  • 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed grooved cutting board at cookline. Warning
  • 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet nesting at clean metal containers at shelf at dry storage area. Warning
  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach-in gaskets at cookline in disrepair and white chest freezer door across from walk-in cooler and hood filters in disrepair at cookline. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed açaí plastic container stored on floor at walk-in freezer. Warning
  • 10-01-5:Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed scoop handle touching salt in salt container at dry storage area. Warning
  • 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils in standing water at 123F at cookline. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 14-17-4:Basic - Observed rusted shelves at dry storage are. Warning
  • 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloths on top of preparation table at kitchen. Warning
  • 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed flour container not identified with its common name. Warning
  • 22-41-4:High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed dishmachine with a chlorine concentration of 0 ppm. Warning
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed red bucket with soap water stored inside hand washing sink at bar area. Warning
  • 53A-05-6:Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. Observed no food service manager on duty with more than 4 employees present. As per chef, manager Yohsy Hernández is on vacation.. Warning

Inspection Date: 2/20/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8572422

  • 14-11-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gasket at reach-in cooler at cook line in disrepair. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-20: Observed gasket at reach-in cooler at cook line in disrepair. **Time Extended**
  • 35B-01-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-20: Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Time Extended**
  • 10-07-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils in water at 85F. Coached chef on correct procedure. - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-20: Observed utensils in water at 104F. Person in charge increase fire for rapid heating of water. **Time Extended** **Corrective Action Taken**

Inspection Date: 12/12/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8354704

  • 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed cell phone over preparation area at cook line. Chef removed cell phone. Corrected On-Site
  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gasket at reach-in cooler at cook line in disrepair. Repeat Violation
  • 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
  • 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils in water at 85F. Coached chef on correct procedure.
  • 14-01-5:Basic - Observed bowl with no handle used to dispense food inside container of flour at dry storage area. Bowl was removed Corrected On-Site
  • 13-03-4:Basic - Observed employees with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation at cook line.
  • 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • 08A-04-5:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw shell eggs stored over vegetables at walk-in cooler.
  • 53A-01-7:Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
  • 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. Observed cooked chicken wings prepared on site and held more than 24 hours not date marked at cook line.

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★★★★½ (4.5/5)
(4,420 reviews)

Price Level

$$

Opening Hours

Monday:11:00 AM – 1:00 AM
Tuesday:11:00 AM – 1:00 AM
Wednesday:11:00 AM – 1:00 AM
Thursday:11:00 AM – 1:00 AM
Friday:11:00 AM – 2:00 AM
Saturday:11:00 AM – 2:00 AM
Sunday:11:00 AM – 2:00 AM
✓ Currently Open

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✓ Restaurant
✓ Night Club

Restaurant Features

Serves Beer
Serves Wine
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
Takeout
Dine-in
Wheelchair Accessible
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