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PALM BAKERY #2

1541 SE 12 AVE STE 10-11 · HOMESTEAD · Dade County · FL 33034

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateAugust 15, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3458347
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8760786
DBPR license2337745

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
3 High Priority4 Intermediate9 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical16 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 3

#10High Priority22-42-4

High Priority – Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed employee was adding chlorine to the soap and then rising the utensils. Employee was coach how to sanitize utensils. **Warning**

Warning
#11High Priority22-45-4

High Priority – Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed employee was adding chlorine to the soap and then rising the utensils. Employee was coach how to sanitize utensils.

#12High 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 potatoes (116 F – Hot Holding); sweet plantains (109 F – Hot Holding)at the steam table, As per operator foods were placed 2 hours ago. Employee discarded the food. **Warning**

Warning

Intermediate 4

#13Intermediate53B-15-4

Intermediate – Employee has not received adequate training related to their assigned duties as evidenced by lack of general knowledge in performing their assigned duties. Observed employee was adding chlorine to the soap and then rising the utensils. Employee was coach how to sanitize utensils. **Warning**

Warning
#14Intermediate53A-01-7

Intermediate – Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning**

Warning
#15Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at the front counter, at the kitchen and at the bathroom. **Warning**

Warning
#16Intermediate53B-01-5

Intermediate – No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed Mairys Mora 5 months, Yairis Vidopia 8 months. **Warning**

Warning

Basic 9

#1Basic36-36-4

Basic – Ceiling tile missing. Observed 6 tile missing at the kitchen area. **Warning**

Warning
#2Basic14-11-5

Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Observed the doors of reach in freezer located in front of the walk in cooler do not close, the doors remain opens. They have 5 gallons of water stored on the floor to hold the doors. **Warning**

Warning
#3Basic36-17-5

Basic – Floor tiles in disrepair in the kitchen area. **Warning**

Warning
#4Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filter soiled. **Warning**

Warning
#5Basic25-05-4

Basic – Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed boxes of containers to go stored on the floor. Containers need to be stored at least 6 inches off the floor. Employee removed them. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#6Basic08B-12-5

Basic – Stored food not covered. Observed stuffed potatoes stored inside the reach in cooler not covered. **Warning**

Warning
#7Basic33-31-5

Basic – Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Observed restaurant is being used as storage, chairs, reach in coolers, nightstand and unnecessary equipments are stored next to the walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#8Basic42-01-4

Basic – Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop inside the bucket.

#9Basic02D-01-5

Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed a sugar container not labeled at the front counter. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 30, 2026 1:07 PM.

Violation category totals
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
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
2 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 25 · Single-service and single-use items
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 33 · Garbage, refuse and premises maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
2 observation(s)
Category 42 · Cleaning and maintenance equipment
1 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
3 observation(s)

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