Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
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PALAU'S CAFE CORP

2301 N ARMENIA AVE · TAMPA · Hillsborough County · FL 33607

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateAugust 8, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3436676
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8725702
DBPR license3916558

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority0 Intermediate5 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical6 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 1

#6High Priority14-31-5

High Priority – Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed steak stored in a non food grade bag in Turbo Air reaching freezer Corrected observed employee place in food grade bag **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation

Basic 5

#1Basic12B-07-4

Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink stored on prep table on service line Corrected observed employee discard **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#2Basic31B-04-4

Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed missing at hand sink in dish area Emailed Hand washing sign to operator **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#3Basic36-02-5

Basic – Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed in back storage area **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#4Basic36-27-5

Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observe wall on cook line soiled with grease and old food build up

#5Basic02D-01-5

Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed bulk sugar not labeled on service line Corrected observed employee label **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 30, 2026 1:39 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
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.