Las Palmas Restaurant
Last inspected: Mar 11, 2026
52
Score
Public records show nine inspections at Las Palmas Restaurant stretching back to 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Mar 11, 2026. High risk indicates the latest inspection turned up problems worth knowing about.
Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around six violations per visit lately, up from roughly three violations before.
The pattern that stands out is “spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled”, which has been cited three times.
The city-wide average sits at 79, which Las Palmas Restaurant's 52 doesn't quite reach. This restaurant has more on its record than most do.
9
Inspections
1
Critical latest
3
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 11, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Two pans of white rice on lower shelf of hot holding unit temping 91F prepared less than an hour prior. Advised operator to reheat and maintain hot holding temperature at all times. Retested 180F. **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk opened over 24 hours without marking. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-03-5
Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ 7 Employees no manager on site. Manager came during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
53A-05-6
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. Two new hires not informed of their reporting responsibility. Provided form, filled during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
11-26-1
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Two tanks not secured at back of premises. Secured with chain. **Corrected On-Site**
51-11-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Fans soiled with dust in walk-in cooler.
36-34-5
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed ribs being thawed in prep sink without running water. Operator turned faucet on. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Walls soiled around make-table and prep table near walk-in cooler.
36-27-5
52
Oct 15, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Two spray bottles containing yellow substance at ware-washing area without label identified as disinfectant. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At handwashing sink at bar. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-04-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Corrected On-Site**
33-16-4
82
Apr 24, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed polish chemical spray bottle hanging next to clean dishes on dish rack next to triple sink. Operator removed and placed on bottom shelf where chemicals are stored. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Manager arrived during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
53A-05-6
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Clear plastic bowl used to scoop white rice. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Observed unwashed lettuce over cooked pork. Operator moved. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-17-4
Basic - Grease receptacle lid open, broken, or missing. Lid open. Operator closed. **Corrected On-Site**
33-29-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Waitress at front counter had bracelets. Employee removed bracelets. **Corrected On-Site**
13-07-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Several utensils, pitchers, ice bucket, pans, bowls, at shelves by ice machine. Employee began inverting dishes. **Corrected On-Site**
24-05-4
61
Nov 1, 2024
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Under hood vents and walk-in cooler at entrance. - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-01: **Time Extended**
38-07-4
95
Oct 30, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 5 small flying insects in outside bar area. **Warning**
35A-02-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee rinse plate and dump liquid from bucket into handwashing sink at front counter.
31A-11-4
Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Under hood vents and walk-in cooler at entrance.
38-07-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. At bar area in front counter. **Corrected On-Site**
10-08-5
Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Corrected On-Site**
33-16-4
67
Mar 28, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
70
Oct 9, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. For less than an hour, operator wrote time marking **Corrected On-Site**
03F-02-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle with blue liquid/window cleaner **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils in water temperature 82F operator removed water and place hot water in grill **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw steak (still frozen to touch) defrosting at room temperature Operator removed and placed in walk in cooler **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar container without label **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
Basic - Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface. **Repeat Violation**
33-23-4
64
May 9, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
52
Jul 8, 2022
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. - all products in reach in cooler, employee verified times, manager placed time dots **Corrected On-Site**
03F-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. -shredded chicken 55F cooling overnight
01B-02-5
High Priority - Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands.
12A-17-4
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. - shredded chicken 55F cooling overnight **Repeat Violation**
03D-02-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. - manager labeled spray **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. - torn reach in cooler gasket - operator is currently replacing gaske **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. - case of water stored on floor - manager removed water **Corrected On-Site**
08B-47-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. - manager removed handle **Corrected On-Site**
10-08-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - soiled walk in cooler fans - employee cleaned fans **Corrected On-Site**
23-03-4
39
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Las Palmas Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Las Palmas Restaurant on file is from Mar 11, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Las Palmas Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Las Palmas Restaurant.
How does Las Palmas Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Orlando?
Las Palmas Restaurant most recently scored 52 out of 100, which is lower than the Orlando average of 79.
Has Las Palmas Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Las Palmas Restaurant have averaged around six violations per visit, up from roughly three earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Las Palmas Restaurant means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Las Palmas Restaurant inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Las Palmas Restaurant is inspected around two times per year on average.
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