Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
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SOUTHERN PALATE

12009 S WILLIAMS STREET · DUNNELLON · Marion County · FL 34431

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateFebruary 20, 2025
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3502215
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8889183
DBPR license5203000

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority2 Intermediate2 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical5 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 1

#3High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In pan on counter at room temperature: butter packet (68F – Cold Holding). Manager stated the butter has been on the counter for approximately two hours and added ice to cool the butter to 41F. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate 2

#4Intermediate13-06-4

Intermediate – Employee with artificial nails/nail polish working with exposed food without wearing intact gloves. Employee with painted and/or artificial nails serving food at front counter and scooping ice without wearing gloves.

#5Intermediate31A-11-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Employee filled a bucket with water at handwashing sink in kitchen near three-compartment sink.

Basic 2

#1Basic33-31-5

Basic – Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Unused fryer stored outside near back door of kitchen.

#2Basic29-11-4

Basic – Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Water leaking from handles on faucet at three-compartment sink.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 15, 2026 12:14 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 13 · Clothing, hair restraints, jewelry and fingernails
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 33 · Garbage, refuse and premises maintenance
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.