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THE PRICKLY PALM

495 2 ST · CEDAR KEY · Levy County · FL 32625

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateAugust 12, 2025
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionAdministrative complaint recommended
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number1326768
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID10941280
DBPR license4850099

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority0 Intermediate1 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical2 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

2 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 1

#2High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. On shelf inside reach-in cooler: ham (45F – Cold Holding); sliced cheese (53F – Cold Holding). Manager stated both items were on the counter while she was rearranged the cooler approximately 15 minutes prior. Manager added ice to rapidly cool both items to 41F during this inspection. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Corrective Action TakenRepeat ViolationAdmin Complaint

Basic 1

#1Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. Large plastic jug containing water stored directly on floor. Manager removed water from the floor during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 3, 2026 11:50 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 4 · Facilities maintain proper food temperature
1 observation(s)
Category 9 · Bare-hand contact with ready-to-eat food / AOP
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.