PALMERAS RESTAURANT AND GROCERY
105 N SUMMIT ST · CRESCENT CITY · Putnam County · FL 32112
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
14 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 4
50-17-3High Priority – Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Establishment license expired 6-1-2024. Operator renewed license while doing inspection. Operator renewed license during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-17-6High Priority – Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer – not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw chicken and beef over shrimp, not all products commercially packaged. Operator started to rearrange items to properly store. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-03-5High Priority – Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. ambient shelled eggs (53F – Cold Holding) in reach in cooler on cookline. Operator stated the eggs were left out during breakfast rush. Operator placed shelled eggs back in cooler to chill. Discussed with operator about using time is a public health control for shelled eggs during breakfast. Distributed paperwork for time is a public health control during this inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. butter (61F – Cold Holding) in glass door beverage cooler on front service line. Observed butter stored in bottom of cooler, with beverage bottles blocking the air flow above. Operator relocated butter to chill. **Corrective Action Taken**
Intermediate 4
11-27-4Intermediate – Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Operator unable to provide written procedures for clean up events. Distributed handout during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand washing sink. Operator replaced paper towels during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
11-26-1Intermediate – No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Operator unable to provide proof that employees are informed of reporting symptoms related to food borne illnesses to person in charge. Distributed health form to operator during this inspection. Employees on duty read and signed during this inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
22-31-4Intermediate – Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Multiple areas of rust in ice bin and deflector plate in back storage room.
Basic 6
36-37-5Basic – Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed multiple ceiling tiles in prep / kitchen area not smooth and easily cleanable.
24-05-4Basic – Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed silverware not inverted by food pick up window. Operator removed silverware to properly store. **Corrected On-Site**
35A-03-4Basic – Dead roaches on premises. Observed one dead roach in oven door. Operator cleaned and discarded. **Corrected On-Site**
14-11-5Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gasket on walk in coolers and reach in cooler on cookline
36-11-4Basic – Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Observed floor in walk in cooler not easily cleanable and in disrepair.
25-05-4Basic – Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed a sealed box of single serve to go trays on floor under counter across from meat case on grocery side.employee removed box of to go trays to properly store. **Corrected On-Site**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 2, 2026 1:55 PM.
Violation category totals
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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.