Las Palmas Mexican Restaurant

460 Coastal Hwy, Panacea, FL 32346

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Mar 17, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Las Palmas Mexican Restaurant appears in inspection records eight times, starting in 2022. Las Palmas Mexican Restaurant was last inspected on Mar 17, 2026. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around two violations lately and about four violations before that.

Across the inspection history, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.

Compared to other Panacea restaurants (averaging 96), there's room to close the gap. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 17, 2026

Routine - Food

1 critical violation.

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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. House-made salsa temped 48f. Per operator made within last hour. Employee put on ice to cool. **Corrective Action Taken**

03A-02-5

Dec 29, 2025

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

May 2, 2025

Routine - Food

3 major violations. 1 minor violation.

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Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed tea bag in hand sink in waitress area. Operator corrected during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

31A-11-4

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at hand sink in kitchen by cook line operator corrected during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

31B-02-4

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed in kitchen by dishwasher. **Repeat Violation**

41-17-4

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed behind the bar.

51-11-4

Feb 19, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation.

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Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored

FL-41

Jun 11, 2024

Routine - Food

3 major violations. 4 minor violations.

View 7 violations

Intermediate - 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.

11-27-4

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Bar hand sink.

31B-02-4

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. In the stand up reach in cooler. Milk, diced tomatoes. Employee placed dates on the food item containers. **Corrected On-Site**

02C-02-5

Basic - Water leaking from faucet/handle front line.

29-11-4

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed clean food container been stacked after being washed.

24-08-4

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease,cook line.

36-27-5

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cooking oil on the stockroom floor. Employee removed items and stored the items correctly. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-38-4

Apr 16, 2024

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed ground beef 59F in reach in cooler at storage area. Per manager held since yesterday.

01B-02-5

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed ground beef 59F in reach in cooler at storage area. Per manager held since yesterday and hasn't been served to public today. See stop sale.

03A-02-5

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed accumulation of debris in soda gun nozzle and holster at bar area.

22-02-4

Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed wiping cloth sanitizer Quaternary 0ppm. Manager corrected to Quaternary 200ppm. **Corrected On-Site**

21-08-4

Jan 27, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Observed employee use bare hands to grab a lemon slice. Coached operator on proper procedures and observed employee discard and replace lemon using utensils. **Corrected On-Site**

09-01-4

Intermediate - 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.

11-26-1

Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed porous ceiling above frozen drink machine in bar. Observed waitstation where chips, salsa and ice bin is located with porous ceiling.

36-37-5

Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses on top of ice machine in kitchen.

10-12-5

Sep 16, 2022

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

View 3 violations

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cut tomatoes with in white container that stopped its container from touching the ice since 1pm cold held at 49F at 2pm. Observed operator place tomatoes in reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**

03A-02-5

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed beef on stove top that was taken off of heat at 1:45pm hot held at 110F at 2:15pm. Observed operator turn burner for pot back on. **Corrective Action Taken**

03B-01-6

Basic - Wall in bar area across from triple compartment sink not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom.

36-30-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Las Palmas Mexican Restaurant last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Las Palmas Mexican Restaurant on file is from Mar 17, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Las Palmas Mexican Restaurant?

Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Las Palmas Mexican Restaurant.

How does Las Palmas Mexican Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Panacea?

Las Palmas Mexican Restaurant most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is lower than the Panacea average of 96.

Has Las Palmas Mexican Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Las Palmas Mexican Restaurant have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Las Palmas Mexican Restaurant means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is Las Palmas Mexican Restaurant inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Las Palmas Mexican Restaurant is inspected around two times per year on average.

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