PALERMO MARKET
8269 SW 124 ST
Overall Food Safety Rating
★½☆☆☆ (1.6/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 2/21/2025
High Priority
6
Intermediate
4
Basic
8
Total
18
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed at front counter ice machine.
- 24-26-4:Basic - Clean equipment/utensils not stored at least 6 inches above the floor. Observed clean pot stored on the floor under three compartment sink in rear prep area.
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed in white chest reach in freezer in storage area next to back exit.
- 35B-02-4:Basic - Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Observed insect control device installed over prep table in rear kitchen area.
- 02D-03-4:Basic - Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Observed containers of pastries at front counter with label missing product identity, date product was packaged and address of establishment.
- 33-11-4:Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed top of oven soiled with food debris.
- 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed at mop sink. Operator stored mop properly. Corrected On-Site
- 08B-02-4:High Priority - Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Observed pastries at front counter not properly protected from contamination. Operator moved pastries to covered display case. Corrected On-Site
- 08B-56-4:High Priority - Food stored in ice used for drinks. See stop sale. Observed beverage stored in ice machine at front counter.
- 08A-02-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw beef patties stored over empanadas in white chest reach in freezer in rear prep area.
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw breaded chicken stored over bread in bottom reach in cooler at front counter across from pastry display case. Repeat Violation
- 01B-13-4:High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Food stored in ice used for drinks. See stop sale. Observed beverage stored in ice machine at front counter.
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed ham and cheese croissant (66F - Cold Holding) at front counter display case. As per operator for one hour. Operator moved product to cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 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. Observed new employee with no health reporting agreement signed. Provided operator with form, operator printed, reviewed, and signed with employee. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 03F-10-5:Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed assorted pastries under time control at front counter display case. Provided form to operator, printed and filled out during inspection. Corrected On-Site
- 14-14-4:Intermediate - Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food. Observed at front counter coffee station.
- 53B-10-4:Intermediate - Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Observed birthdate missing for multiple employees.
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/21/2025 revealed 18 total violations (6 high priority, 4 intermediate, 8 basic).
Inspection on 9/24/2024
High Priority
4
Intermediate
4
Basic
3
Total
11
Inspection Details:
- 23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed door oven soiled.
- 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Repeat Violation
- 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of microwave soiled.
- 22-45-4:High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed employee washed plastic containers, not sanitized before air dried.
- 14-31-5:High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed vegetable inside of thank bag and black bag in contact with pastries at standing reach in cooler .
- 08A-08-5:High Priority - Raw animal food stored in same container as ready-to-eat food. Observed cooked peelings eggs stored over raw shell eggs. Operator separated the cooked eggs. Corrected On-Site
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef and raw chicken stored over vegetables at reach in cooler front counter. And observed raw shell eggs stored over cooked eggs, ham and cheese at standing reach in cooler. Operator started to relocate the product. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Repeat Violation
- 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. Observed new employee no food employee reporting agreement signed. The food employee reporting agreement was provided and signed. Corrected On-Site
- 22-31-4:Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed standing reach in cooler shelves rusted.
- 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 desert not date marked at reach in cooler display front counter. As per operator were made them two days ago.
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/24/2024 revealed 11 total violations (4 high priority, 4 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 3/27/2024
High Priority
3
Intermediate
2
Basic
3
Total
8
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed an oil container stored on floor front counter. Operator relocated the oil container. Corrected On-Site
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at preparation area.
- 10-05-5:High Priority - In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils inside of dirty water at 50°F.
- 03A-03-5:High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Observed raw shells egg at room temperature. As per operator the eggs were received 30 minutes ago.
- 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chicken empanadas (112 F - Hot Holding); beef empanadas (111 F - Hot Holding); ham and cheese empanadas (113 F - Hot Holding) at hot box from counter. As per operator for less than two and half hours. Operator turned up the temperature to reheat the products. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a spoon inside of hand wash sink front counter.
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink front counter and preparation area. Operated provided the paper. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/27/2024 revealed 8 total violations (3 high priority, 2 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 12/13/2023
High Priority
1
Intermediate
0
Basic
0
Total
1
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 03B-01-6:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chicken empanadas (114 F - Hot Holding); beef empanadas (114 F - Hot Holding) at warmer front counter. As per operator for less than two hours. Operator will have these products under time control. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-10: Observed chicken empanadas (111F - hot holding), beef pastries (101 F - hot holding); spinach and egg empanadas (112 F - hot holding) at warmer. As per operator for 30 minutes. Operator decided to put this products under time as control. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-13: No products at warmer. **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 12/13/2023 revealed 1 total violations (1 high priority, 0 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 10/10/2023
High Priority
1
Intermediate
3
Basic
0
Total
4
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 03B-01-6:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chicken empanadas (114 F - Hot Holding); beef empanadas (114 F - Hot Holding) at warmer front counter. As per operator for less than two hours. Operator will have these products under time control. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-10: Observed chicken empanadas (111°F - hot holding), beef pastries (101° F - hot holding); spinach and egg empanadas (112° F - hot holding) at warmer. As per operator for 30 minutes. Operator decided to put this products under time as control. **Time Extended**
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times at preparation area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-10: Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times at preparation area. Observed boxes with potatoes and fan stored in front of the hand wash sink.Warning **Time Extended**
- 53A-01-7:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-10: Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Warning **Time Extended**
- 53B-01-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-10: No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 10/10/2023 revealed 4 total violations (1 high priority, 3 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 7/27/2023
High Priority
4
Intermediate
10
Basic
3
Total
17
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed in use tongs on oven door. Operator moved the tongs to the preparation table. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 24-18-4:Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up at front counter. Warning
- 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Warning
- 08A-04-5:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw beef and raw chicken stored over lettuce at reach in cooler front counter. Operator relocated the products. Warning
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef stored over marmalade at reach in cooler front counter. Operator relocated the marmalade. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 01B-13-4:High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed cooked onion and tomato sauce with green mold like substance. Operator discarded the product. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chicken empanadas (114 F - Hot Holding); beef empanadas (114 F - Hot Holding) at warmer front counter. As per operator for less than two hours. Operator will have these products under time control. Warning
- 05-05-4:Intermediate - Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within plus or minus 3 degrees Fahrenheit at kitchen area. Warning
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times at preparation area. Warning
- 53A-01-7:Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Warning
- 02B-01-5:Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed prosciutto on the menu not identified as raw. Warning
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at preparation area. Warning
- 05-08-4:Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Warning
- 53B-01-5:Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink at preparation area. 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. Consumer Advisory was provided. Warning
- 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 rice and potatoes salad at reach in cooler not date marked. As per operator from two days ago. Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 7/27/2023 revealed 17 total violations (4 high priority, 10 intermediate, 3 basic).