Palace Cafe & Dairy
Last inspected: Dec 17, 2025
74
Score
The health department has logged nine inspections at Palace Cafe & Dairy, the earliest from 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Dec 17, 2025. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.
Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around six violations to closer to four violations per visit.
“Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing five times across the record.
Palace Cafe & Dairy scores about where you'd expect for a Miami restaurant. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
9
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 17, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired October 1,2025. Operator payed it while inspection was being conducted.**Admin Complaint** **Corrected On-Site**
50-17-3
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup at reach in freezer at front of establishment. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
74
Sep 4, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked rice held more than 24 hours not properly date marked at reach in cooler at kitchen.
02C-02-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
14-09-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed Ice buildup in reach-in freezer at front counter.
14-69-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tile in disrepair by 3 compartment sink. **Repeat Violation**
36-17-5
78
Jan 13, 2025
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Observed duct tape used to repair ice cream station cover. **Repeat Violation**
14-71-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tiles cracked near prep area table.**Repeat Violation** **Repeat Violation**
36-17-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed box of plantains on floor near reach in cooler in back. Operator removed immediately. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler located next to cook line with soiled gaskets.
23-03-4
82
Jul 18, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
70
Mar 4, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Operator made payment to renew license during inspection. Payment Confirmation# 236055443 **Corrected On-Site**
50-17-3
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee prepping chicken and jumping to prep table to make a sandwich without changing gloves or washing hands. Instructed operated and employee on proper hand washing and when to change gloves. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-09-4
Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed employee wash hands at three compartment sink. Informed employee to wash hands at designated hand wash sink.
12A-03-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled at the cook line. Observed reach in cooler gasket soiled located next to cook line.
23-03-4
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed employee restroom does not have self closing doors.
32-04-4
Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Observed duct tape used to repair moon food contact surface at dessert prep table.
14-71-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gasket torn located next to prep table.
14-11-5
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed cracked tiles around the cook line.
36-17-5
52
Sep 29, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed employee unisex bathroom not self closing. **Repeat Violation**
32-04-4
Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Observed duct tape use to repair ice cream container at front counter. **Repeat Violation**
14-71-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in freezer gasket torn near the front counter. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed cracked tiles in kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**
36-17-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice build up inside reach in freezer near front counter. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment. Observed ladle stored on hood filter system. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
10-02-4
74
Aug 7, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 10 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee washing utensils at hand wash sink near front counter.
31A-11-4
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed employee unisex bathroom not self closing.
32-04-4
Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Observed duct tape use to repair ice cream container at front counter.
14-71-4
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed bag of personal food inside reach in cooler not segregated.
08B-49-4
Basic - Equipment gaskets in poor repair at reach in freezer near front counter.
14-11-5
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed cracked tiles in kitchen area.
36-17-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed reach in freezer at front counter with ice buildup.
14-69-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed spoon handle touching ice cream toppings at front counter. Operator moved spoon handle above ice cream toppings. **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observe ice cream scoop and utensils in standing water. Operator discarded water. **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood system soiled in kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed hand wash sink in kitchen leaking water from pipe.
29-11-4
55
Jan 25, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
41
Aug 22, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed steak (49 F - Cold Holding); chicken wings (59 F - Cold Holding) in the reach in cooler. As per operator they placed food yesterday.
03A-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed steak (49 F - Cold Holding); chicken wings (59 F - Cold Holding in the reach in cooler. As per operator they placed food yesterday.
01B-02-5
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed at the unisex bathroom for customer.
32-12-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gasket torn in the reach in cooler.
14-11-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. observed ice built up in reach in freezer next to front counter and the ice cream freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed grease accumulation on hood filters.
23-03-4
61
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Palace Cafe & Dairy last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Palace Cafe & Dairy on file is from Dec 17, 2025. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Palace Cafe & Dairy?
Across the inspection record, “ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Palace Cafe & Dairy.
How does Palace Cafe & Dairy compare to other restaurants in Miami?
Palace Cafe & Dairy most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is about the same as the Miami average of 74.
Has Palace Cafe & Dairy's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Palace Cafe & Dairy have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Palace Cafe & Dairy means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Palace Cafe & Dairy inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Palace Cafe & Dairy is inspected around three times per year on average.
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