EL PALMAR CAFETERIA
6927 NW 77 AVE
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★☆☆☆ (2.0/5)
Based on 4 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 3/3/2025
High Priority
1
Intermediate
5
Basic
5
Total
11
Inspection Details:
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed black beans container stored on kitchen floor. Operator removed container from floor. Corrected On-Site
- 21-04-4:Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed on reach in cooler in kitchen. Operator removed towel. Corrected On-Site
- 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed pork thawing at room temperature in back kitchen. Operator started to prepare pork. Corrected On-Site
- 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed towels throughout kitchen.
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed Salt and Chicken base containers unlabeled in kitchen. Operator labeled containers. Corrected On-Site
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw fish over cooked pork inside reach in cooler in kitchen. Operator stored products properly. Corrected On-Site
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled can opener blade. Operator sent it to be washed. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 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/
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed inside Men's restroom. Operator provided soap. Corrected On-Site
- 53B-13-5:Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
- 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 not date marked inside reach in cooler in kitchen. As per Operator chicken was cooked last Saturday March 1st, 2025. Operator date marked container. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/3/2025 revealed 11 total violations (1 high priority, 5 intermediate, 5 basic).
Inspection on 10/4/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
2
Basic
6
Total
8
Inspection Details:
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic cup stored inside sugar container in dry storage. Operator removed cup. Corrected On-Site
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn in front of cook line.
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed oil plastic container stored on kitchen floor. Operator removed container from floor. Corrected On-Site
- 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed soiled reach in freezer interior in storage.
- 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed vegetables thawing at room temperature inside hand wash sink in kitchen. Operator placed vegetables inside reach in cooler. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed sugar container inside dry storage. Repeat Violation
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a bag of vegetables stored inside hand wash sink in kitchen. Operator removed bag. Corrected On-Site
- 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/ Repeat Violation
Food safety inspection conducted on 10/4/2024 revealed 8 total violations (0 high priority, 2 intermediate, 6 basic).
Inspection on 5/15/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
2
Basic
5
Total
7
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 06-09-1:Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed fish inside drawers under griddle. Operator started to cut bags. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation
- 24-18-4:Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed spoons faces up by dish washing machine. Operator stored spoons faces down. Corrected On-Site
- 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw pork thawing in standing water inside three compartment sink. Operator put pork under running water. Corrected On-Site
- 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet towels throughout kitchen. Operator stored towels inside bucket with sanitizer. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed sugar container by coffee machine at front counter. Operator labeled container. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 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/
- 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spry bottle with degreaser not labeled under dish washing machine. Operator labeled spry bottle. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
Food safety inspection conducted on 5/15/2024 revealed 7 total violations (0 high priority, 2 intermediate, 5 basic).
Inspection on 1/8/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
2
Basic
7
Total
10
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 06-09-1:Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed raw tuna under grill inside kitchen. Operator cut bags. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee engaged with food preparation without hair restraint inside kitchen. Employee put a hair restraint. Corrected On-Site
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed chicken base and oil plastic containers stored on dry storage floor. Operator removed both containers from floor. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed inside reach in freezer inside room by kitchen.
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled fan on wall inside kitchen.
- 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet towels on n prep table inside kitchen kitchen. Operator stored towels inside bucket with sanitizer. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed flour container on prep table inside kitchen without labeled. Operator labeled container. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 08A-20-5:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken over raw beef liver inside reach in cooler in kitchen. Operator stored meats correctly. 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. Observed cooked pork not date marked inside reach in cooler in kitchen. As per Operator pork was cooked last Friday January 5th, 2024. Operator date marked pork container. Corrected On-Site
- 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spry bottle with degreaser not labeled by dish washing machine inside kitchen. Operator labeled spry bottle. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/8/2024 revealed 10 total violations (1 high priority, 2 intermediate, 7 basic).