PALACE CAFE
1052 OCEAN DR, SUITE B
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★☆☆☆ (2.2/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 1/22/2025
High Priority
1
Intermediate
2
Basic
3
Total
6
Inspection Details:
- 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 area. 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. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-22: Observed utensils in standing water of 103Fa 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**
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/22/2025 revealed 6 total violations (1 high priority, 2 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 11/18/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
2
Basic
7
Total
10
Inspection Details:
- 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 area. 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 Warning
- 14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. 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. **Corrective Action Taken** 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
Food safety inspection conducted on 11/18/2024 revealed 10 total violations (1 high priority, 2 intermediate, 7 basic).
Inspection on 11/18/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
4
Total
5
Inspection Details:
- 24-08-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet nesting on cleaned containers at shelf. 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 gaskets in disrepair at reach in cooler across cook line. Observed wide chest freezer door in disrepair across from walk in cooler. Observed hood filters in disrepair at cook line. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-18: Observed gaskets in disrepair at reach in cooler across cook line. **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 cook line at 123F. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-18: Observed utensils in standing water at cook line at 98F. **Time Extended**
- 14-17-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Observed rusted shelf at storage area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-18: Observed rusted shelf at storage area. **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: Observed 10+ employees engaging in food preparation with no food manager in the establishment. Admin Complaint
Food safety inspection conducted on 11/18/2024 revealed 5 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 4 basic).
Inspection on 5/7/2024
High Priority
6
Intermediate
2
Basic
16
Total
24
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 03G-54-1:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food packaged using a reduced oxygen method without a HACCP plan not removed from its package within 48 hours after packaging. Observed 9 packages of cooked chicken, 7 packages of raw tuna, 3 packages of smoked salmon and 5 packages of ribs all inside ROP packaging held for more than 48 hours. Warning
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl with no handle inside rice and flour container at dry storage area. Warning
- 36-36-4:Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed ceiling tile missing at 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 shelf across from cook line. Warning
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed grooved cutting boards across from cook line. Warning
- 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet nesting on cleaned containers at shelf. Warning
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets in disrepair at reach in cooler across cook line. Observed wide chest freezer door in disrepair across from walk in cooler. Observed hood filters in disrepair at cook line. Warning
- 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap on back exit door. Repeat Violation Warning
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed container of açaí mix in the floor of walk-in 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 inside 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 cook line at 123F. Warning
- 05-09-4:Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed no ambient thermometer at reach in cooler at bar area. Operator placed thermometer inside unit. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 14-17-4:Basic - Observed rusted shelf at storage area. Warning
- 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed raw shrimp, raw chicken, raw beef patties not covered inside reach in cooler at cookline. Operator cover all products. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth on top of prep table at kitchen not stored inside sanitizer solution. Warning
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed flour container not identified as 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 chlorine concentration at 0 ppm. Warning
- 02C-01-5:High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed Caesar dressing, coleslaw dressing , dinámita dressing, homemade dressing (4 containers each) for more than 7 days. Warning
- 01B-24-5:High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Observed Caesar dressing, coleslaw dressing , dinámita dressing, homemade dressing (each 4 containers) held for more than 7 days. Warning
- 01B-13-4:High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Time/temperature control for safety food packaged using a reduced oxygen method without a HACCP plan not removed from its package within 48 hours after packaging. Observed 9 packages of cooked chicken, 7 packages of raw tuna, 3 packages of smoked salmon and 5 packages of ribs all inside ROP packaging held for more than 48 hours. Warning
- 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed cut cherry tomatoes (50F - Cold Holding ); cut lettuce (52F - Cold Holding) inside reach in cooler at cookline, as per operator for more than 6 hours. Warning
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cut cherry tomatoes (50F - Cold Holding ); cut lettuce (52F - Cold Holding) inside reach in cooler, as per operator for more than 6 hours. 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
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed missing paper towels at hws at bar area. Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 5/7/2024 revealed 24 total violations (6 high priority, 2 intermediate, 16 basic).
Inspection on 2/20/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
2
Total
2
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 14-11-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gasket at reach-in cooler at cook line in disrepair. - 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. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-20: Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/20/2024 revealed 2 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 12/12/2023
High Priority
1
Intermediate
4
Basic
9
Total
14
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 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.
- 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Repeat Violation
- 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. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 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 Repeat Violation
- 13-03-4:Basic - Observed employees with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation at cook line.
- 05-09-4:Basic - Observed no conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in upright holding unit at waiter station. Repeat Violation
- 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed squeeze bottles and flour containers to labeled with common name. Repeat Violation
- 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.
- 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. Provided manager with cleanup procedures via email.
- 53A-01-7:Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
- 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. Provided manager with employee reporting responsibilities agreement via email, they started signing it during inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 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 cook chicken wings prepared on site and held more than 24 hours not date marked at cook line.
Food safety inspection conducted on 12/12/2023 revealed 14 total violations (1 high priority, 4 intermediate, 9 basic).
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★★★★½ (4.5/5)
(4,420 reviews)Price Level
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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
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Serves Beer
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Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
Takeout
Dine-in
Wheelchair Accessible
Last Enriched At: 5/14/2025