Palm City Social

3162 Sw Martin Downs Blvd, Palm City, FL 34990
American
Last inspected: Mar 26, 2026
45
Score
High Risk

Palm City Social appears in inspection records seven times, starting in 2023. The newest entry in the record is dated Mar 26, 2026. The high risk label is a heads-up that the most recent visit didn't go well.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near two violations per visit across recent inspections.

“Time/temperature control for safety food cold held” comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.

Compared to other Palm City restaurants (averaging 81), there's room to close the gap. Taken together, the history suggests a facility that has struggled with consistency.

7
Inspections
3
Critical latest
2
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 26, 2026
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations.
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Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
45
Dec 17, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Apr 3, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At kitchen tall reach in cooler, cream bisque (53F - Cold Holding), not prepared or portioned today. Operator stated item held out approximately 45 minutes prior. Advised operator of proper cold holding parameters. Operator placed a chill stick into product for quick chill. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. At bar, in use utensils sitting in standing water 101F. Operator removed utensils.
10-07-4
82
Sep 6, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations.
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High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. At dry storage, 1 can of Dijon mustard dented. See stop sale.
01B-01-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At walk in cooler, coconut curry sauce (44F - Cold Holding). Not prepared or portioned today. Operator stated item held out of temperature approximately 30 minutes prior. Operator removed lid for quick chill. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
74
Apr 2, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jan 30, 2024
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 2 major violations.
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High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed Raw Cube steak (comminuted) over fish walk in cooler. Operator stored properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cooked tomato vinaigrette (55F - Cold Holding) Observed in squirt bottle in top portion of flip top cooler. Per operator, not prepared or portioned today. Per operator, out of temperature for approximately 30 minutes. Operator returned inside bottom portion of cooler. **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. clarified butter hot holding ( 79F - hot holding) Observed in squirt bottle by steam table. Per operator, out of temperature for approximately 30 minutes. Operator decided to use time control. Operator placed time stamp for remaining 3.5 hours. Time control procedure sent to operator ; mushroom demi (133F - Hot Holding) Observed in steam table. Per operator, out of temperature for approximately 30 minutes. Operator returned to stove to reheat to 165+F. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Mop sink by walk in cooler, splitter attached with no vacuum breaker. **Warning**
29-42-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Obsessed Chlorine sanitizer spray bottle with no label. Operator labeled properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-17-4
Intermediate - Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator uses reduced oxygen packaging for pork chops on premises , cooks pork chops in sous vide cooker, performs cook/chill after removing from sous vide cooker. Please contact Jose Quinones at dhr.specialprocess@myfloridalicense.com or 561-325-0244 for information on special processes. **Warning**
03G-50-1
45
Sep 11, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
90

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Palm City Social last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Palm City Social on file is from Mar 26, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Palm City Social?

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

How does Palm City Social compare to other restaurants in Palm City?

Palm City Social most recently scored 45 out of 100, which is lower than the Palm City average of 81.

Has Palm City Social's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Palm City Social have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Palm City Social 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 Palm City Social inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Palm City Social is inspected around three times per year on average.