PALM CHEFS
2200 N W 72 AVE
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★½☆☆ (2.6/5)
Based on 7 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 11/18/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
0
Basic
8
Total
9
Inspection Details:
- 36-34-5:Basic - Observed: Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles soiled in the kitchen. Repeat Violation Priority: Basic
- 14-11-5:Basic - Observed: Equipment in poor repair. Observed ice machine in disrepair. Priority: Basic
- 36-73-4:Basic - Observed: Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor soiled in the back area. Repeat Violation Priority: Basic
- 22-08-4:Basic - Observed: Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed inside of the oven soiled. Priority: Basic
- 23-03-4:Basic - Observed: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Top of oven soiled, reach coolers gasket soiled. Priority: Basic
- 22-16-4:Basic - Observed: Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed interior of the reach in cooler, and reach in freezer soiled. Priority: Basic
- 03A-03-5:High Priority - Observed: Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Operator put eggs on a reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** Priority: High Priority
- 29-49-6:Basic - Observed: Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed front counter reach in cooler with standing water. Priority: Basic
- 36-27-5:Basic - Observed: Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Throughout the kitchen Priority: Basic
Food safety inspection conducted on 11/18/2024 revealed 9 total violations (1 high priority, 0 intermediate, 8 basic).
Inspection on 11/18/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
3
Total
3
Inspection Details:
- 36-34-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling soiled in the kitchen area. - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-18: Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling soiled in the kitchen area. **Time Extended**
- 36-73-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed under equipments soiled Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-18: Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed under equipments soiled **Time Extended**
- 22-16-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed front counter reach in cooler with heavy soiled - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-18: Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed front counter reach in cooler with heavy soiled **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 11/18/2024 revealed 3 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 9/18/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
3
Basic
6
Total
10
Inspection Details:
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling soiled in the kitchen area.
- 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee preparing food with no hair restraint
- 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed under equipments soiled Repeat Violation
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cases of sausage stored on the walk in freezer floor. Manager put them on the shelf Corrected On-Site
- 36-62-4:Basic - Light not functioning. Observed light out on the kitchen area.
- 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed front counter reach in cooler with heavy soiled
- 08A-04-5:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed shell eggs over potatoes.
- 53A-01-7:Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Observed manager David Scism without a manager certification.
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no quaternary test kit onsite.
- 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. Operator unable to provide no proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees.
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/18/2024 revealed 10 total violations (1 high priority, 3 intermediate, 6 basic).
Inspection on 4/9/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
0
Basic
0
Total
1
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed RTE corned beef hash stored next to bowl of raw chicken and raw shelled eggs stored on top of RTE deli Turkey and ham inside of walk in cooler - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-09: Observed raw shelled eggs stored on top of RTE deli Turkey and ham inside of walk in cooler **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/9/2024 revealed 1 total violations (1 high priority, 0 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 4/8/2024
High Priority
4
Intermediate
1
Basic
7
Total
12
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed styrofoam cup with no handle stored inside rice and flour containers in dry storage area.
- 24-06-4:Basic - Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. Observed clean pans on dirty shelves.
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed ice machine no in use.
- 36-73-4:Basic - Floor/ drains soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor and drains soiled throughout the establishment. Observed walk in cooler floor soiled.
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cooking wine and shortening stored on the floor inside dry storage area.
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Top oven soiled, reach in cooler gasket soiled.
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed bottles of sauce without label at reach in cooler
- 35A-02-6:High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 10+ flies flying around establishment and landing on shelves.
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed RTE corned beef hash stored next to bowl of raw chicken and raw shelled eggs stored on top of RTE deli Turkey and ham inside of walk in cooler
- 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed butter (61F - Cold Holding) being held at room temperature next to grill.
- 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 Jamaican patties (90F - Hot Holding) as per operator was put on line 30 mins ago. Operator moved products to be reheated **Corrective Action Taken**
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed deli slider soiled in kitchen area
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/8/2024 revealed 12 total violations (4 high priority, 1 intermediate, 7 basic).
Inspection on 10/3/2023
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
5
Total
5
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 14-11-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed ice machine no in use. - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-03: Observed ice machine not in use. **Time Extended**
- 14-69-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed a ice buildup inside of the reach in freezer - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-03: Observed a ice buildup inside of the reach in freezer **Time Extended**
- 22-08-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed inside of the ovens with heavy soiled. - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-03: Observed inside of the ovens with heavy soiled. **Time Extended**
- 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in freezer gasket soiled, reach in cooler gasket soiled located at the front counter area. - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-03: Reach in freezer gasket soiled, reach in cooler gasket soiled located at the front counter area. **Time Extended**
- 16-46-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old label on a clean pan - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-03: Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old label on a clean pan **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 10/3/2023 revealed 5 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 5 basic).
Inspection on 8/4/2023
High Priority
0
Intermediate
2
Basic
9
Total
11
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 40-06-5:Basic - Employee wearing personal items or stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee wearing a headphone while In the kitchen area. Employee removed it.
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed ice machine no in use.
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed a ice buildup inside of the reach in freezer
- 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed inside of the ovens with heavy soiled.
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in freezer gasket soiled, reach in cooler gasket soiled located at the front counter area.
- 16-46-4:Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old label on a clean pan
- 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed Philly steaks no covered inside of the reach in freezer located in the front counter area.
- 14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed walk in cooler shelves rusted out.
- 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed quaternary test kit expired 01/2022
- 53B-05-5:Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed Paulette Tyehimba, Winston Mahertz exipired on 05/15/2023.
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/4/2023 revealed 11 total violations (0 high priority, 2 intermediate, 9 basic).