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PALM HARBOR GRILL

9 HARBOR CENTER DR #11 · PALM COAST · Flagler County · FL 32137

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateAugust 6, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionAdministrative complaint recommended
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3467951
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8778948
DBPR license2800678

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
5 High Priority3 Intermediate4 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical12 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 5

#5High Priority22-41-4

High Priority – Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. At bar dishwasher machine testing at 0ppm. Showed them how to prime and it tested at 75ppm. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#6High Priority08A-20-5

High Priority – Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. In walk in cooler raw eggs over clams. Person in charge moved eggs to store properly. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#7High Priority01B-02-5

High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. In reach in cooler; Mussels 68F, scallops 51F, shrimp 52F, eggs 62F, cauliflower 62F, salsa 61F; ( – Cold Holding). Time could not be identified. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarningStop Sale
#8High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In cooler; Mussels 68F, scallops 51F, shrimp 52F, eggs 62F, cauliflower 62F, salsa 61F; ( – Cold Holding). **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Repeat ViolationAdmin Complaint
#9High Priority29-34-4

High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Missing on mop sink. And spray hose is hanging in sink.

Intermediate 3

#10Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Missing at bar hand washing sink. Person in charge replaced. **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 does not have training for newer staff.

#12Intermediate41-17-4

Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Next to dish washer at bar. Person in charge labeled. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation

Basic 4

#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. Red snapper thawing in vacuum packed bags. Still frozen. Person in charge cut bags open. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken
#2Basic36-03-4

Basic – Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Missing at back door. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#3Basic14-11-5

Basic – Equipment in poor repair. 2 door reach in cooler is missing handle on door. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#4Basic35B-04-4

Basic – Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation. Side door screen not closed. Person in charge closed. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 30, 2026 1:46 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
1 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 6 · Proper thawing of TCS 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
1 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
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.