Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report

PALMERAS RESTAURANT AND GROCERY

105 N SUMMIT ST · CRESCENT CITY · Putnam County · FL 32112

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateAugust 11, 2026
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3740980
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13779482
DBPR license6400494

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority3 Intermediate2 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical7 Total

All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 2

#3High Priority08A-05-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs on top shelf above ready to eat vegetables. Person in charge placed eggs on bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#4High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cut tomatoes (45F – Cold Holding); pico (46F – Cold Holding) in flip-top cooler after busy lunch rush. Person in charge placed in walk-in cooler too cool. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate 3

#5Intermediate53B-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. Observed no proof of current food handler training for food employees. **Warning**

Warning
#6Intermediate22-38-5

Intermediate – No sanitizer of any kind available for warewashing. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until sanitizer is available for warewashing. Observed only scented chlorine available for warewashing. Person in charge had employee go next door too get plain bleach. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#7Intermediate02C-02-5

Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked

Basic 2

#1Basic14-11-5

Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets on flip-top cooler torn.

#2Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets on flip-top cooler soiled with food debris. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 12, 2026 2:51 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
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.