Inspection Report

Emergency Closure InspectionDBPR disposition: Emergency order recommended
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THE PALMS BISTRO

4201 INDIAN BAYOU TRL · DESTIN · Okaloosa County · FL 32541

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateNovember 8, 2022
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionEmergency order recommended
Resultfacility_temporarily_closed
Inspection number3240463
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8007656
DBPR license5603659

Emergency Closure Summary

ClosedNovember 8, 2022 4:36 PM
StatusReopened after callback/compliance
ReopenedNovember 9, 2022 1:23 PM
Record basisDBPR weekly closure extract
Closure conditionRoach activity

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
4 High Priority0 Intermediate6 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical10 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 4

#7High Priority35A-05-4

High Priority – Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Total of 14 live in the following location as: 3 live around hinge of oven door on cook line. 1 live on shelf under expo table near pagers. 2 live on floor in front of oven on cook line. 1 live under oven. 7 live on wall and floor under dish machine. **Warning**

Warning
#8High Priority01B-02-5

High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cook line drawers: cooked chicken wings 70F, undetermined amount of time. per manager chicken wings not made today. See stop sale.

Stop Sale
#9High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cook line drawers: cooked chicken wings 70F, undetermined amount of time. per manager chicken wings not made today. See stop sale.

Stop Sale
#10High Priority29-42-4

High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Vacuum breaker required on non chemical side of splitter at mop sink.

Basic 6

#1Basic22-20-5

Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.

#2Basic35A-06-4

Basic – Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. Dead Rodent in glue trap in cafe area, under counter beside baked goods display. **Warning**

Warning
#3Basic35A-03-4

Basic – Dead roaches on premises. Observed 1 dead roach on shelf under expo counter. **Warning**

Warning
#4Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. Crate of gelato and bread on floor in freezer. Gelato discarded, bread put on shelf. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#5Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Residue build up on speed rack in walk-in cooler. Food debris on unused mixer back splash and crumbs in bowl.

#6Basic35B-04-4

Basic – Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation. Gap between double doors to outside.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 8:57 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
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 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
4 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.