Inspection Report

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PALM CHEFS

2200 N W 72 AVE · MIAMI · Dade County · FL 33152

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateSeptember 18, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3467512
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8778509
DBPR license2332891

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority3 Intermediate6 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical10 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 1

#7High Priority08A-04-5

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed shell eggs over potatoes.

Intermediate 3

#8Intermediate53A-01-7

Intermediate – Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Observed manager David Scism without a manager certification.

#9Intermediate16-37-1

Intermediate – No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no quaternary test kit onsite.

#10Intermediate53B-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. Operator unable to provide no proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees.

Basic 6

#1Basic36-34-5

Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling soiled in the kitchen area.

#2Basic13-03-4

Basic – Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee preparing food with no hair restraint

#3Basic36-73-4

Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed under equipments soiled **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#4Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed cases of sausage stored on the walk in freezer floor. Manager put them on the shelf **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#5Basic36-62-4

Basic – Light not functioning. Observed light out on the kitchen area.

#6Basic22-16-4

Basic – Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed front counter reach in cooler with heavy soiled

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 24, 2026 1:09 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
2 observation(s)
Category 13 · Clothing, hair restraints, jewelry and fingernails
1 observation(s)
Category 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
3 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.