Palm Garden
Last inspected: Mar 12, 2026
52
Score
Palm Garden appears in inspection records eight times, starting in 2023. The most recent visit was on Mar 12, 2026. A high risk rating points to multiple serious findings at the most recent inspection.
The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around three violations to closer to six violations.
The city-wide average sits at 80, which Palm Garden's 52 doesn't quite reach. This restaurant has more on its record than most do.
8
Inspections
2
Critical latest
2
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 12, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands., employee touched garbage can, the continue working in cook line without washing hands first. After manager instructed, employee washed hands. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-29-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Food not prep or portioned today. Cold buffet-; raw shell eggs (52F - Cold Holding); diced ham (50F - Cold Holding). Per employee food held for two hours, observed food containers on lower ice. Employee ice bath both containers for a quick chill. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Container of house made salsa, container of tuna salad, container of chicken wings, per employee food prep two days ago, employee placed date labels. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Service area, employee provided. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Expo station-forks and spoons, employee removed to be stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
24-05-4
Basic - No waste receptacle installed at handwash sink provided with disposable towels. -Buffet area -rear kitchen- prep area Employee placed garbage cans. **Corrected On-Site**
33-38-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Large flip top in cook line- cutting board.
14-09-4
52
Dec 11, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed Triple Sink (Quaternary 50ppm) in kitchen. Employee drained sanitizer sink and refilled with quaternary 200ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
22-43-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee dumping milk in hand wash,sink at server station.
31A-11-4
Basic - Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. Observed approximately 8 dead roaches inside traps, located inside cook line ovens. Operator removed and discarded traps during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
35A-06-4
74
Feb 14, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
52
Nov 8, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
78
Mar 22, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
90
Dec 18, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
74
Jun 26, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
58
Feb 3, 2023
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Baffle inside ice machine has mold like buildup. Manager cleaned. **Corrected On-Site**
22-20-5
95
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Palm Garden last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Palm Garden on file is from Mar 12, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
How does Palm Garden compare to other restaurants in Fort Lauderdale?
Palm Garden most recently scored 52 out of 100, which is lower than the Fort Lauderdale average of 80.
Has Palm Garden's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Palm Garden 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 Palm Garden 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 Garden inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Palm Garden is inspected around three times per year on average.
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