Palermo Market
Last inspected: Jul 31, 2025
47
Score
Palermo Market has been inspected nine times since 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Jul 31, 2025. High risk indicates the latest inspection turned up problems worth knowing about.
The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around 11 violations each, up from closer to three violations before.
“Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.
By comparison, the average Miami facility scores 74, putting Palermo Market on the weaker side. This restaurant has more on its record than most do.
9
Inspections
2
Critical latest
2
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jul 31, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at front counter: ham and cheese croissant (67F - Cold Holding). Inspector coached operator on tcs foods that need to be held at hot or cold temperatures. Operator placed croissants into reach in cooler; items were out for less than 4 hours. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed in reach in cooler on prep top, raw shell eggs behind the sliced tomato. Operator changed order during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08A-05-6
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. Observed no form or kit; inspector provided via email. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed on dry food and dish racks.
22-31-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed on top of prep cooler; operator segregated during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed personal bags in kitchen stored on rack directly above utensils. Operator removed bags to below. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed in chest freezers. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Observed no poster on site; inspector provided via email. **Corrective Action Taken**
51-13-4
Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. Observed no copy available.
51-18-6
47
Feb 21, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 13 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
18
Sep 24, 2024
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed employee washed plastic containers, not sanitized before air dried.
22-45-4
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed vegetable inside of thank bag and black bag in contact with pastries at standing reach in cooler .
14-31-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored in same container as ready-to-eat food. Observed cooked peelings eggs stored over raw shell eggs. Operator separated the cooked eggs. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-08-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef and raw chicken stored over vegetables at reach in cooler front counter. And observed raw shell eggs stored over cooked eggs, ham and cheese at standing reach in cooler. Operator started to relocate the product. **Corrective Action Taken**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed standing reach in cooler shelves rusted.
22-31-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4
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. Observed new employee no food employee reporting agreement signed. The food employee reporting agreement was provided and signed. **Corrected On-Site**
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 desert not date marked at reach in cooler display front counter. As per operator were made them two days ago.
02C-02-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed door oven soiled.
23-24-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of microwave soiled.
22-08-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Repeat Violation**
13-03-4
32
Mar 27, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
45
Dec 13, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chicken empanadas (114 F - Hot Holding); beef empanadas (114 F - Hot Holding) at warmer front counter. As per operator for less than two hours. Operator will have these products under time control. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-10: Observed chicken empanadas (111F - hot holding), beef pastries (101 F - hot holding); spinach and egg empanadas (112 F - hot holding) at warmer. As per operator for 30 minutes. Operator decided to put this products under time as control. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-13: No products at warmer. **Time Extended**
03B-01-6
86
Oct 10, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chicken empanadas (114 F - Hot Holding); beef empanadas (114 F - Hot Holding) at warmer front counter. As per operator for less than two hours. Operator will have these products under time control. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-10: Observed chicken empanadas (111°F - hot holding), beef pastries (101° F - hot holding); spinach and egg empanadas (112° F - hot holding) at warmer. As per operator for 30 minutes. Operator decided to put this products under time as control. **Time Extended**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times at preparation area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-10: Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times at preparation area. Observed boxes with potatoes and fan stored in front of the hand wash sink.**Warning** **Time Extended**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-10: Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning** **Time Extended**
53A-01-7
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-10: No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning** **Time Extended**
53B-01-5
64
Jul 27, 2023
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 10 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 17 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw beef and raw chicken stored over lettuce at reach in cooler front counter. Operator relocated the products. **Warning**
08A-04-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef stored over marmalade at reach in cooler front counter. Operator relocated the marmalade. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed cooked onion and tomato sauce with green mold like substance. Operator discarded the product. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
01B-13-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chicken empanadas (114 F - Hot Holding); beef empanadas (114 F - Hot Holding) at warmer front counter. As per operator for less than two hours. Operator will have these products under time control. **Warning**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning**
53A-01-7
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times at preparation area. **Warning**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within plus or minus 3 degrees Fahrenheit at kitchen area. **Warning**
05-05-4
Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed prosciutto on the menu not identified as raw. **Warning**
02B-01-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at preparation area. **Warning**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. **Warning**
05-08-4
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink at preparation area. **Warning**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Consumer Advisory was provided. **Warning**
02B-02-5
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 and potatoes salad at reach in cooler not date marked. As per operator from two days ago. **Warning**
02C-02-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Warning**
21-12-4
Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up at front counter. **Warning**
24-18-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed in use tongs on oven door. Operator moved the tongs to the preparation table. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-20-4
17
Jan 24, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
45
Jul 7, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
45
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Palermo Market last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Palermo Market on file is from Jul 31, 2025. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Palermo Market?
Across the inspection record, “raw animal food stored over/not properly separated” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Palermo Market.
How does Palermo Market compare to other restaurants in Miami?
Palermo Market most recently scored 47 out of 100, which is lower than the Miami average of 74.
Has Palermo Market's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Palermo Market have averaged around 11 violations per visit, up from roughly three earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Palermo Market 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 Palermo Market inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Palermo Market is inspected around three times per year on average.
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