Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
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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 dateApril 25, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3396615
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8518671
DBPR license6400494

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority2 Intermediate7 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical11 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 2

#8High Priority41-07-4

High Priority – Container of medicine improperly stored. Vaseline by forks. Person in charge moved to store properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation
#9High 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. In reach in freezer; raw chicken over shrimp also raw sausage over French fries. Person in charge moved all around to store properly. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Intermediate 2

#10Intermediate02C-03-5

Intermediate – Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk not dated. Person in charge dated yesterday. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#11Intermediate53B-13-5

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. Establishment has only 1 certificate to view.

Basic 7

#1Basic06-09-1

Basic – Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Fish thawing in reduced oxygen bag. Person in charge cut bag open. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#2Basic12B-07-4

Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Drink on slicer. Person in charge removed drink. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#3Basic35B-01-4

Basic – Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Underneath bot front and back door there is a gap allowing light in.

#4Basic21-04-4

Basic – In-use wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Person in charge removed. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#5Basic25-32-4

Basic – Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Establishment using sour cream containers to store items like beef in. Addressed and establishment emptied all containers into new containers. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#6Basic25-06-4

Basic – Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. At table in dining area; single service spoon not all inverted. Person in charge inverted. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#7Basic02D-01-5

Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour not labeled. Person in charge labeled. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 5, 2026 4:09 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
2 observation(s)
Category 6 · Proper thawing of TCS food
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 21 · Wiping cloths, linens and laundry facilities
1 observation(s)
Category 25 · Single-service and single-use items
2 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
1 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
1 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
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.