POWER MEALS BY DAWN

POWER MEALS BY DAWN located in PALMETTO has undergone 6 health department inspections, achieving a 3.3/5 overall safety rating. Food safety practices have remained consistent.

Last inspection: 1 months ago · 6 reports on file

323 10 AVE W UNIT 101

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★★☆☆ (3.3/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

3/3/2026· 1mo ago

Visit ID: 13565817

Follow-up Inspection Required

2 int, 2 basic

  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in their reach in freezer. Repeat Violation 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 utensil handles touching food in their rice and nuts containers. Operator removed the scoops. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed their back hand sink with dusters placed inside. Operator removed them. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning
  • 51-16-7:Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Operator had to rip out their existing triple sink and added a new one to the space they bought directly connected to their existing area. The area has a working hand sink and coolers. Warning

10/31/2025· 5mo ago

Visit ID: 10910840

Met Inspection Standards

1 int, 4 basic

  • 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone stored on a preparation table in the kitchen. Owner removed the phone. Corrected On-Site
  • 36-11-4:Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable in the three compartment sink area.
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Containers of garlic powder and cashews stored on the floor in the kitchen area. Owner placed the items on a shelf. Corrected On-Site
  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer on the shelves and under the condenser.
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Pans stored on the hand wash sink in the three compartment sink area. Owner removed the pans. Corrected On-Site

3/20/2025· 1y ago

Visit ID: 10701655

Follow-up Inspection Required

1 high

  • 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired 12-1-24. Admin Complaint

10/22/2024· 1y 5mo ago

Visit ID: 8772098

Met Inspection Standards

1 high, 1 int, 2 basic

  • 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Operator did not have their license available at time of inspection.
  • 13-07-4:Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed an employee wearing a watch while preparing food. Employee removed the watch. Corrected On-Site
  • 41-05-4:High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Observed a residential use only insecticide stored inside the establishment. Operator removed the insecticide. Corrected On-Site
  • 53A-03-7:Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. 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 expired: Dawn Morrison 6/15/23. Operations has another current food manager.

11/7/2023· 2y 5mo ago

Visit ID: 8459530

Met Inspection Standards

1 high, 1 int

  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw eggs stored over prepared pancake batter. Operator moved eggs to bottom shelf. Corrected On-Site
  • 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 some employees with no written plan in place.

7/31/2023· 2y 8mo ago

Visit ID: 8371677

Met Inspection Standards

1 high

  • 08A-04-5:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw shell eggs over zucchini squash. Owner moved eggs. Corrected On-Site