Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
Extended

THE PALMS RESTAURANT

5406 HANSEL AVE · ORLANDO · Orange County · FL 32809

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateAugust 22, 2023
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionCall Back – Extension given, pending
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3329710
Visit number2
Inspection Visit ID8473349
DBPR license5813948

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority2 Intermediate3 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical7 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 2

#4High Priority03F-02-5

High Priority – – From initial inspection : High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. All items on cook line are on Time as Public Health Control. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2023-08-22: All items on time plan must be marked on a chart or container. **Time Extended**

Warning
#5High Priority29-34-4

High Priority – – From initial inspection : High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Mop sink has 2 hose bibs. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2023-08-22: **Time Extended**

Warning

Intermediate 2

#6Intermediate53A-03-7

Intermediate – – From initial inspection : 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/ 07-23-18 Amy Eldridge. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2023-08-22: Amy Eldridge 07-23-18 Certified date. **Time Extended**

Warning
#7Intermediate53B-13-5

Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2023-08-22: **Time Extended**

Warning

Basic 3

#1Basic36-36-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Ceiling tile missing. Several tile damaged and missing in dishmachine room. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2023-08-22: **Time Extended**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#2Basic33-31-5

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. 2 coolers on cook line not working. Griddle and other unused equipment outside back door. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2023-08-22: **Time Extended**

Warning
#3Basic14-17-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2023-08-22: **Time Extended**

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 23, 2026 12:53 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
1 observation(s)
Category 33 · Garbage, refuse and premises maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
2 observation(s)

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