PALAU'S CAFE
2301 N ARMENIA AVE · TAMPA · Hillsborough County · FL 33607
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
13 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 1
08A-05-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. A container of raw ground meat stored over cooked pork, cooked chicken and other cooked food in walk-in cooler. Employee moved raw ground meat to other shelf to prevent cross contamination at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
Intermediate 5
11-27-4Intermediate – Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. **Repeat Violation**
53A-03-7Intermediate – Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Angelica Palau, expired on 07/17/2025.
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Employee washed and rinsed espresso machine utensils in handwash sink at front service area.
53B-13-5Intermediate – 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. 2 employees working in kitchen.
02C-02-5Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked pork, cooked chicken and various cooked food in walk-in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
Basic 7
36-32-5Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Above hood system at cook line.
12B-07-4Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drinks with no lids stored on prep tables in kitchen.
13-03-4Basic – Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
10-07-4Basic – In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. 2 spatulas stored in standing water temped 92 F on prep table at cook line.
51-13-4Basic – No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled with accumulation of grease and dust.
21-38-4Basic – Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Under three-compartments sink.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 3, 2026 12:05 PM.
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Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.