Inspection Report

Emergency Closure InspectionDBPR disposition: Emergency order recommended
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SOUTHERN PALATE

12009 S WILLIAMS STREET · DUNNELLON · Marion County · FL 34431

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateMarch 21, 2019
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionEmergency order recommended
Resultfacility_temporarily_closed
Inspection number2849390
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID6758819
DBPR license5203000

Emergency Closure Summary

ClosedMarch 21, 2019 2:23 PM
StatusReopened after callback/compliance
ReopenedMarch 22, 2019 6:47 PM
Record basisDBPR weekly closure extract
Closure conditionRoach activity

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority2 Intermediate1 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical4 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 1

#2High Priority35A-05-4

High Priority – Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. At the kitchen area, under prep table and behind prep table (on wall) twelve live roaches, Manager killed and cleaned nine roaches.

Intermediate 2

#3Intermediate53A-03-6

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/ A. Boone, 02/25/2019, Manager have scheduled the class for April.

#4Intermediate31A-03-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use due to items stored in the sink. At the front counter, sanitizer bucket inside sink, Manager moved. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation

Basic 1

#1Basic35A-03-4

Basic – Dead roaches on premises. At the AC closet, twelve dead roaches on floor, Manager cleaned.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 11, 2026 1:37 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
2 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.