EL PALMAR CAFETERIA
6927 NW 77 AVE
Overall Food Safety Rating
★½☆☆☆ (1.9/5)
Based on 2 health inspection reports
All Inspection Reports
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).