Palace Cafe
Last inspected: Oct 7, 2025
100
Score
The Palace Cafe, located at 1052 Ocean Dr, Suite B, Miami Beach, FL, had its most recent inspection on 2025-10-07. This inspection resulted in a low-risk classification with a score of 100, and no violations were recorded. Historical data indicates a pattern of mostly low-risk inspections across seven scored visits.
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Inspection History
Oct 7, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Aug 22, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 9 minor violations.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed Tuna tartare, Tuna steak, Palace burger, Black and blue burger, Burger mash up, New York strip, and Tuna steak not identified as raw on menu. Coached chef on correct procedure. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-22: Observed Tuna tartare, Tuna steak, Palace burger, Black and blue burger, Burger mash up, New York strip, and Tuna steak under consumer advisory. All items are asked how do you like it cooked for each customer. POS requires orders with temperature choice. **Time Extended**
02B-01-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed at ice machine near kitchen entrance. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-22: Observed at ice machine near kitchen entrance accumulation of black/green mold-like substance. **Time Extended**
22-20-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed no drop down ceiling at preparation area near ice machines, **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-22: Observed no drop down ceiling at preparation area near ice machines **Time Extended**
36-37-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed at dry storage area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-22: Observed ceiling tile missing at dry storage area. **Time Extended**
36-36-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles soiled at dry storage area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-22: Observed ceiling tiles soiled at dry storage area **Time Extended**
36-34-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed clean plates and bowls not stored inverted at shelf at warewashing area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-22: Observed clean plates and bowls not stored inverted at shelf at warewashing area. **Time Extended**
24-05-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed all reach-in cooler gaskets in disrepair across from cook line. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-22: Observed all reach-in cooler gaskets in disrepair across from cook line **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at back kitchen exit door. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-22: Observed gap at back kitchen exit door. **Time Extended**
35B-01-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food packaged using a reduced oxygen method without a HACCP plan not properly labeled with the production time and date. Observed cooked chicken with no date and time of production. As per chef, produced day before. Coached chef on correct procedure. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-22: Observed cooked ribs with no time of production. Ribs were dated correctly. Coached chef on correct procedure. **Time Extended** **Corrective Action Taken**
03G-53-1
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed squeezed bottles of oil, water, and salt container not labeled with common name at cook line. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-22: Observed salt container not labeled with common name at cook line. **Time Extended**
02D-01-5
58
Jun 12, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 12 minor violations.
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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw steaks over cooked mashed potatoes at walk-in cooler. Coached manager on correct procedure. **Warning**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled at preparation area. Chef removed can opener for washing and sanitizing. Also observed all soda holsters with mold-like substance at bar area. **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed Tuna tartare, Tuna steak, Palace burger, Black and blue burger, Burger mash up, New York strip, and Tuna steak not identified as raw on menu. Coached chef on correct procedure. **Warning**
02B-01-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed at ice machine near kitchen entrance. **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed no drop down ceiling at preparation area near ice machines, **Warning**
36-37-5
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed at dry storage area. **Warning**
36-36-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles soiled at dry storage area. **Warning**
36-34-5
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed clean plates and bowls not stored inverted at shelf at warewashing area. **Warning**
24-05-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed white cutting board across from flat grill grooved. **Warning**
14-09-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed all reach-in cooler gaskets in disrepair across from cook line. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at back kitchen exit door. **Warning**
35B-01-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed inside walk-in freezer. **Warning**
14-69-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed no ambient thermometer at reachin cooler across from stove at cook line. **Warning**
05-09-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food packaged using a reduced oxygen method without a HACCP plan not properly labeled with the production time and date. Observed cooked chicken with no date and time of production. As per chef, produced day before. Coached chef on correct procedure. **Warning**
03G-53-1
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed squeezed bottles of oil, water, and salt container not labeled with common name at cook line. **Warning**
02D-01-5
39
Jan 22, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
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High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils in standing water of 98Fa at the stove. Operator turned on burner. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-22: Observed utensils in standing water of 103Fa at the stove. **Time Extended**
10-05-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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/ Observed 10+ employees engaging in food preparation with no food manager in the establishment. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-22: Observed 10+ employees engaging in food preparation with no food manager in the establishment. **Time Extended**
53A-05-6
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Observed Nelson Figueroa hired 6 months ago with no manager certificate. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-22: Observed Nelson Figueroa hired 6 months ago with no manager certificate. **Admin Complaint**
53A-01-7
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn in front of the cookline. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-22: Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn in front of the cookline. **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Observed rusted shelves at dry storage area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-22: Observed rusted shelves at dry storage area. **Time Extended**
14-33-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-22: Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Time Extended**
14-17-4
61
Nov 18, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
74
May 7, 2024
Routine - Food
6 critical violations. 2 major violations. 16 minor violations.
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High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed cut cherry tomatoes (50F - Cold Holding ); cut lettuce (52F - Cold Holding) inside reach in cooler at cookline, as per operator for more than 6 hours. **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cut cherry tomatoes (50F - Cold Holding ); cut lettuce (52F - Cold Holding) inside reach in cooler, as per operator for more than 6 hours. **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed dishmachine chlorine concentration at 0 ppm. **Warning**
22-41-4
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed Caesar dressing, coleslaw dressing , dinámita dressing, homemade dressing (4 containers each) for more than 7 days. **Warning**
02C-01-5
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Observed Caesar dressing, coleslaw dressing , dinámita dressing, homemade dressing (each 4 containers) held for more than 7 days. **Warning**
01B-24-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Time/temperature control for safety food packaged using a reduced oxygen method without a HACCP plan not removed from its package within 48 hours after packaging. Observed 9 packages of cooked chicken, 7 packages of raw tuna, 3 packages of smoked salmon and 5 packages of ribs all inside ROP packaging held for more than 48 hours. **Warning**
01B-13-4
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/ . Observed no food service manager on duty with more than 4 employees present. As per chef, manager Yohsy Hernández is on vacation. **Warning**
53A-05-6
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed missing paper towels at hws at bar area. **Warning**
31B-02-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food packaged using a reduced oxygen method without a HACCP plan not removed from its package within 48 hours after packaging. Observed 9 packages of cooked chicken, 7 packages of raw tuna, 3 packages of smoked salmon and 5 packages of ribs all inside ROP packaging held for more than 48 hours. **Warning**
03G-54-1
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl with no handle inside rice and flour container at dry storage area. **Warning**
14-01-5
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed ceiling tile missing at storage area. **Warning**
36-36-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed bowls and plates not inverted at shelf across from cook line. **Warning**
24-05-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed grooved cutting boards across from cook line. **Warning**
14-09-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets in disrepair at reach in cooler across cook line. Observed wide chest freezer door in disrepair across from walk in cooler. Observed hood filters in disrepair at cook line. **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap on back exit door. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
35B-01-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed container of açaí mix in the floor of walk-in in freezer. **Warning**
08B-38-4
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 scoop handle touching salt inside container at dry storage area. **Warning**
10-01-5
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils in standing water at cook line at 123F. **Warning**
10-07-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed no ambient thermometer at reach in cooler at bar area. Operator placed thermometer inside unit. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
05-09-4
Basic - Observed rusted shelf at storage area. **Warning**
14-17-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed raw shrimp, raw chicken, raw beef patties not covered inside reach in cooler at cookline. Operator cover all products. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-12-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth on top of prep table at kitchen not stored inside sanitizer solution. **Warning**
21-12-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed flour container not identified as its common name. **Warning**
02D-01-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet nesting on cleaned containers at shelf. **Warning**
24-08-4
15
Feb 20, 2024
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gasket at reach-in cooler at cook line in disrepair. - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-20: Observed gasket at reach-in cooler at cook line in disrepair. **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-20: Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Time Extended**
35B-01-4
90
Dec 12, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 9 minor violations.
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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw shell eggs stored over vegetables at walk-in cooler.
08A-04-5
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
53A-01-7
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. Provided manager with employee reporting responsibilities agreement via email, they started signing it during inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cook chicken wings prepared on site and held more than 24 hours not date marked at cook line.
02C-02-5
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. Provided manager with cleanup procedures via email.
11-27-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed cell phone over preparation area at cook line. Chef removed cell phone. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gasket at reach-in cooler at cook line in disrepair.
14-11-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Repeat Violation**
35B-01-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils in water at 85F. Coached chef on correct procedure. **Corrective Action Taken**
10-07-4
Basic - Observed bowl with no handle used to dispense food inside container of flour at dry storage area. Bowl was removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
Basic - Observed employees with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation at cook line.
13-03-4
Basic - Observed no conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in upright holding unit at waiter station. **Repeat Violation**
05-09-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
21-12-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed squeeze bottles and flour containers to labeled with common name. **Repeat Violation**
02D-01-5
37
Jan 4, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
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Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
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