THE PALATE
5029 SAN JOSE BLVD · JACKSONVILLE · Duval County · FL 32207
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
11 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 1
12A-28-4High Priority – Employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Manager pulled pants up then grabbed a container with food, explained to her and she washed hands **Corrected On-Site**
Intermediate 3
16-37-1Intermediate – No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Quat
05-08-4Intermediate – No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. **Repeat Violation**
02C-08-5Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened/prepared, frozen and then thawed and held at refrigeration temperature not properly date marked. Cooked chicken, cooked veggies that were cooked a day before
Basic 7
32-04-4Basic – Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. It doesn't shut **Repeat Violation**
24-05-4Basic – Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Bowls and plates in storage area for catering
40-06-5Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee food on shelf above customer food, manager rearranged **Corrected On-Site**
51-13-4Basic – No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Manager posted it **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-04-4Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. All hand sinks including restroom. Emailed one **Repeat Violation**
25-06-4Basic – Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Lids and aluminum containers in storage shelf
08B-17-4Basic – Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed onion on shelf above cooked chicken, manager rearranged **Corrected On-Site**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 22, 2026 12:32 PM.
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Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.