PALM HARBOR GRILL
9 HARBOR CENTER DR #11 · PALM COAST · Flagler County · FL 32137
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
Counts reported for this inspection visit.
All DBPR Inspector Observations
17 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 4
08A-20-5High Priority – Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw shell eggs above fish in walk-in cooler. Observed raw beef above seafood and pork in reach in cooler. Person in charge rearranged both coolers. Provided storage level handout to person in charge. **Corrected On-Site**
01B-13-4High Priority – Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed 7 packages of salmon fillets fully thawed in reduced oxygen bags, not removed from their reduced oxygen environment before being fully thawed. See stop sale. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
01B-02-5High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed flip-top cooler: mussels (45F – Cold Holding); clams (50F – Cold Holding); shrimp (50F – Cold Holding); lobster (49F – Cold Holding); chicken (55F – Cold Holding); white fish (49F – Cold Holding); scallops (50F – Cold Holding) in flip-top cooler over night. Ambient air of flip-top cooler 45F. Digital read out shows 42.5F See stop sale. **Warning**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed flip-top cooler: mussels (45F – Cold Holding); clams (50F – Cold Holding); shrimp (50F – Cold Holding); lobster (49F – Cold Holding); chicken (55F – Cold Holding); white fish (49F – Cold Holding); scallops (50F – Cold Holding) in flip-top cooler over night. Ambient air of flip-top cooler 45F. Digital read out shows 42.5F See stop sale. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
Intermediate 3
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting boards heavily stained with food debris on flip-top cooler and prep table.
31A-09-4Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand washing station at bar blocked by server trays. Employee removed trays unblocking hand washing station. **Corrected On-Site**
53B-14-5Intermediate – Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed one food handler certificate for current employee per person in charge expired on 1/17/26. Person in charge marked employee down for training. **Corrective Action Taken**
Basic 10
35A-06-4Basic – Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. Observed an accumulation of dead flying insects in blue light glue trap above hand washing station near back door.
24-06-4Basic – Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. Observed food containers stored on shelf soiled with food debris and dust.
06-09-1Basic – Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed 7 packages of salmon fillets fully thawed in reduced oxygen bags, not removed from their reduced oxygen environment before being fully thawed. See stop sale. **Repeat Violation**
14-71-4Basic – Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Observed duct tape used to partially repaired screen door. **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor soiled underneath kitchen equipment with grease. **Repeat Violation**
36-24-5Basic – Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed wall surrounding mop sink and back door frame heavily damaged allowing moisture to pool behind wall.
22-08-4Basic – Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of microwaves and convection oven soiled with food debris.
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets on reach in coolers soiled with black/green mold like substance.
35B-03-4Basic – Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed exterior screen door not self closing or tight fitting.
36-60-5Basic – Screen in door torn/in poor repair. Observed screen door torn and partially repaired with tape.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 13, 2026 10:44 PM.
Violation category totals
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
3 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.