PALMERAS RESTAURANT AND GROCERY Inspection – December 17, 2024

High Priority 1

#5High Priority08A-17-6

High 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 out of commercial packaging on shelf in freezer over bags of broccoli medley. Operator moved chicken to correct shelf. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat ViolationAdmin Complaint

Intermediate 1

#6Intermediate02B-01-5

Intermediate – Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed no consumer advisory on menu.

Basic 4

#1Basic32-12-5

Basic – Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed trash can in women's bathroom with no lid.

#2Basic24-08-4

Basic – Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried – wet nesting. Observed in kitchen dishes on drain board by 3 compartment sink stacked while still wet.

#3Basic16-13-5

Basic – Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. Observed employee wash dishes with a bucket of soap and a wet towel and then rinse dishes with water from faucet at the 3 compartment sink. Employee did not sanitize any dishes.

#4Basic36-11-4

Basic – Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Observed floors in walk in cooler not smooth, cleanable and in disrepair. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation

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