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PALMERAS RESTAURANT AND GROCERY

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

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateOctober 5, 2023
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3321039
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8340289
DBPR license6400494

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
3 High Priority4 Intermediate5 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical12 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 3

#6High Priority41-07-4

High Priority – Container of medicine improperly stored. Container of medicine stored on slicer in kitchen, person in charge removed. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#7High Priority08A-05-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs stored over ready to eat items in walk in cooler. Person in charge moved to appropriate location. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#8High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In walk in cooler beef, beef, potato, potato 44-46F. Ambient tenor unit 43F during inspection. Person in charge states has had door open frequently during morning prep. **Warning**

Warning

Intermediate 4

#9Intermediate11-27-4

Intermediate – Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. No written procedures for biohazard cleanup. Emailed to operator during inspection. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**

Corrective Action TakenRepeat Violation
#10Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards with black debris buildup.

#11Intermediate05-08-4

Intermediate – No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Person in charge unable to provide probe thermometer during inspection. Purchased one during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#12Intermediate22-31-4

Intermediate – Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed rust on interior of ice bin.

Basic 5

#1Basic08B-49-4

Basic – Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. In three door reach in cooler personal items stored over / alongside foods to be served to customers. Person in charge moved to appropriate location. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#2Basic36-73-4

Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors showing wear in parts of kitchen. Debris buildup on floor around ice machine. Ceiling tiles in kitchen are porous.

#3Basic35B-04-4

Basic – Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation. Observed light visible through holes in external door to ice machine room. Also, light visible under front door.

#4Basic32-23-4

Basic – Toilet/urinal not flushing/functioning properly. Urinal in mens restroom out of order.

#5Basic08B-17-4

Basic – Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed heads of lettuce stored over ready to eat items in walk in cooler. Also, potatoes uncovered in walk in cooler. Person in charge covered. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 20, 2026 1:19 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 5 · Food and equipment thermometers
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
3 observation(s)
Category 11 · Employee health knowledge / ill employees
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
2 observation(s)
Category 32 · Bathrooms
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
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.