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PALM HARBOR GRILL

9 HARBOR CENTER DR #11 · PALM COAST · Flagler County · FL 32137

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateJanuary 22, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionAdministrative complaint recommended
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3379184
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8461023
DBPR license2800678

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
5 High Priority2 Intermediate13 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical20 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 5

#14High Priority35A-02-6

High Priority – Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 1 fly on cookline.

#15High Priority08A-17-6

High Priority – Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer – not all products commercially packaged. Raw fish over ready to eat bread in walk in freezer. Person in charge moved fish to bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#16High Priority01B-02-5

High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. In cooler overnight; Cream 47F; ( – Cold Holding)

Stop Sale
#17High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In cooler overnight; Cream 47F; ( – Cold Holding) Eggs 60F. Eggs where above fill line. Place inside reach in cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Repeat ViolationAdmin Complaint
#18High Priority41-10-4

High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Bottle of rubbing alcohol on shelf with spices.

Intermediate 2

#19Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Knives in soiled container. Person in charge took to wash. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken
#20Intermediate41-17-4

Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. By exit door. Person in charge labeled. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation

Basic 13

#1Basic36-34-5

Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling tile throughout kitchen are soiled.

#2Basic36-03-4

Basic – Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Cove molding missing around dish area.

#3Basic35A-03-4

Basic – Dead roaches on premises. I dead roach by walk in cooler and 1 dead under poster on side of walk in cooler. 1 dead roach by cookline. Person in charge disposed of roaches. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#4Basic12B-07-4

Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Opened bottled water above reach in cooler. Person in charge removed. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#5Basic14-11-5

Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets on reach in cooler left door are torn. Handle is missing on 2 door reach in cooler.

#6Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. Soda boxes on floor. Person in charge moved soda boxes. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#7Basic14-13-4

Basic – Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable. Bottoms of prep table in kitchen are rusted.

#8Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hoods are soiled. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#9Basic35B-05-4

Basic – Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present. Back door is open and observed 1 live fly.

#10Basic25-32-4

Basic – Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Single service grocery bags used again to store bread in. Person in charge disposed of bread and bags. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken
#11Basic42-01-4

Basic – Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry wet mops outside of back door.

#12Basic21-12-4

Basic – Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Soiled wet rag on prep table not in sanitizing solution.

#13Basic02D-01-5

Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Salt not labeled. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 14, 2026 12:31 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
1 observation(s)
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
2 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
2 observation(s)
Category 21 · Wiping cloths, linens and laundry facilities
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 25 · Single-service and single-use items
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
3 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
2 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
2 observation(s)
Category 42 · Cleaning and maintenance equipment
1 observation(s)
Category 45 · Fire extinguishing equipment – reporting only
1 observation(s)
Category 46 · Exits not blocked or locked – reporting only
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.