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PALM CHEFS

2200 N W 72 AVE · MIAMI · Dade County · FL 33152

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateApril 8, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3380335
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8464468
DBPR license2332891

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
4 High Priority1 Intermediate7 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 4

#8High Priority35A-02-6

High Priority – Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 10+ flies flying around establishment and landing on shelves.

#9High Priority08A-05-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed RTE corned beef hash stored next to bowl of raw chicken and raw shelled eggs stored on top of RTE deli Turkey and ham inside of walk in cooler

#10High Priority01B-02-5

High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed butter (61F – Cold Holding) being held at room temperature next to grill.

Stop Sale
#11High Priority03B-01-6

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Jamaican patties (90F – Hot Holding) as per operator was put on line 30 mins ago. Operator moved products to be reheated **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate 1

#12Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed deli slider soiled in kitchen area

Basic 7

#1Basic14-01-5

Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed styrofoam cup with no handle stored inside rice and flour containers in dry storage area.

#2Basic24-06-4

Basic – Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. Observed clean pans on dirty shelves.

#3Basic14-11-5

Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Observed ice machine no in use.

#4Basic36-73-4

Basic – Floor/ drains soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor and drains soiled throughout the establishment. Observed walk in cooler floor soiled.

#5Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed cooking wine and shortening stored on the floor inside dry storage area.

#6Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Top oven soiled, reach in cooler gasket soiled.

#7Basic02D-01-5

Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed bottles of sauce without label at reach in cooler

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 7, 2026 2:55 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 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
2 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
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)

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