The Palm Cafe, 30 Tradewinds Dr, Indian Harbor Beach, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: THE PALM CAFE
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 30 Tradewinds Dr, Indian Harbor Beach, FL 32937
License #: 1505664
Total inspections: 14
Last inspection: 10/09/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Dry storage off site **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Carpeting installed in a food preparation, food storage, warewashing or bathroom area. There is carpet By bulk ice bin **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area. Advil **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
  • Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Coffee filters in bar area **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food in reach-in freezer. There is raw shrimp over eggplant
  • Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
  • Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
10/09/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Dry storage
  • Basic - Carpeting installed in a food preparation, food storage, warewashing or bathroom area. Bar **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Garbage can soiled. Dish area
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler fan and beer lines are dusty
4/8/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Carpeting installed in a food preparation, food storage, warewashing or bathroom area. bar area
12/10/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Carpeting installed in a food preparation, food storage, warewashing or bathroom area.by ice bin in kitchen
  • Basic - Dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers.in dry storage
  • Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food.server
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.cooks
  • Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Single-service articles not stored at least 6 inches above the floor.saran wrap in d storage
  • High Priority - Deli meats cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.cheese 47f in prep box. Correcttive action taken, cheese relocated to freezer
  • Intermediate - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food at proper temperatures. Do not store potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food in this unit until the unit is capable of maintaining foods at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or colder. Prep box with salad items
4/9/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.dry storage
  • In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location. spatula between counter Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Manager lacking proof of Food Manager Certification.saw proof of payment
  • Critical - No proof of required employee training provided. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.1 new employee
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.cook
  • Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces -cutting board dirty
  • Critical - Observed toxic item stored by food.bleach by soy in dry storage Corrected On Site.
  • Observed wall in disrepair.behind prep box
11/6/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - License expired within 30 days after expiration date.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.upstairs
4/9/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.dry storage
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.broken shield in kitchen
  • Critical - No proof of required employee training provided. All public food service establishments must provide the division with proof of employee training upon request, including, but not limited to, at the time of any division inspection of the establishment. New employee
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated dust.vent in dry storage
  • Observed carpeting installed in an improper location. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed unnecessary persons in the food preparation, food storage, or warewashing area.tennis player/guest walked through kitchen Corrected On Site.
11/17/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Cleaned and sanitized equipment, utensils, linens or single-service not properly stored.spatula inbetween counter
  • Critical - Observed an employee with artificial nails/nail polish working with exposed food without wearing intact gloves.server
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.cook
  • Critical - Observed food employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food.waitress
  • Critical - Observed live flies in kitchen.1 ve
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.cheese 45f in small frig Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Rear door open
4/15/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.tuna 45f
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.shrimp 44f Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures.top of prep b0x Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor.japanese bread crumbs in dry storage
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair.freezer
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.wait station box
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
  • Observed carpeting installed in an improper location.kitchen
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle.blue cleaner in dish area
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.dry storage
  • Critical. Observed expired Food Manager Certification.
10/28/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed food employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food.waitress
  • Critical. Observed food employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands . salad Repeat Violation. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed carpeting installed in an improper location.by ice bin
  • Observed dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers.dry storage
  • Critical. License expired within 30 days after expiration date.
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.storage
  • Critical. No proof of required employee training provided. All public food service establishments must provide the division with proof of employee training upon request, including, but not limited to, at the time of any division inspection of the establishment. 3 people
4/13/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed unwashed fruits/vegetables stored over other ready-to-eat food,clean vegetable
  • Critical. Observed food employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands . salad Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed an employee with artificial nails/nail polish working with exposed food without wearing intact gloves.waitress
  • Critical. Observed soil buildup inside ice bin.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface.outside frig by choking poster
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
  • Observed carpeting installed in an improper location.kitchen
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated dust.a/c duct in dry storage
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
  • Critical. No proof of required employee training provided. All public food service establishments must provide the division with proof of employee training upon request, including, but not limited to, at the time of any division inspection of the establishment.
11/20/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 6/24/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
No report available. 4/24/2009Routine - FoodWarning Issued
No report available. 11/21/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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