Palm Harbor Grill
Last inspected: Mar 18, 2026
100
Score
Going back to 2022, Palm Harbor Grill has 15 inspections in the public record. Palm Harbor Grill was last inspected on Mar 18, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around nine violations to closer to one violation per visit.
“Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled” comes up most often, recorded four times in the inspection record.
The city-wide average for Palm Coast sits at 79, putting Palm Harbor Grill on the better side of that line. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Mar 18, 2026
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Mar 11, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed flip-top cooler: mussels (45F - Cold Holding); clams (50F - Cold Holding); shrimp (50F - Cold Holding); lobster (49F - Cold Holding); chicken (55F - Cold Holding); white fish (49F - Cold Holding); scallops (50F - Cold Holding) in flip-top cooler over night. Ambient air of flip-top cooler 45F. Digital read out shows 42.5F See stop sale. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-03: Two sausages 46-50F Cold holding for four hours 1030-1430 Heavy cream 50F Cold Holding for four hours 1030-1430. **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-11: Heavy cream 47F Cold Holding, cut tomatoes 47F Cold Holding. Observed no pans in top portion of cooler allowing rapid loss of cold air. Observed digital thermometer at 42F on arrival. Once top was opened for temperature sampling digital thermometer raised to 48F. Digital thermometer dropped to 42F within two mins. Internal ambient thermometer reads 40F. **Admin Complaint**
01B-02-5
86
Mar 3, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations.
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High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed flip-top cooler: mussels (45F - Cold Holding); clams (50F - Cold Holding); shrimp (50F - Cold Holding); lobster (49F - Cold Holding); chicken (55F - Cold Holding); white fish (49F - Cold Holding); scallops (50F - Cold Holding) in flip-top cooler over night. Ambient air of flip-top cooler 45F. Digital read out shows 42.5F See stop sale. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-03: Two sausages 46-50F Cold holding for four hours 1030-1430 Heavy cream 50F Cold Holding for four hours 1030-1430. **Admin Complaint**
01B-02-5
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed flip-top cooler: mussels (45F - Cold Holding); clams (50F - Cold Holding); shrimp (50F - Cold Holding); lobster (49F - Cold Holding); chicken (55F - Cold Holding); white fish (49F - Cold Holding); scallops (50F - Cold Holding) in flip-top cooler over night. Ambient air of flip-top cooler 45F. Digital read out shows 42.5F See stop sale. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-03: Two sausages 46-50F Cold holding for four hours 1030-1430 Heavy cream 50F Cold Holding for four hours 1030-1430. **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
74
Mar 2, 2026
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 3 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 17 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw shell eggs above fish in walk-in cooler. Observed raw beef above seafood and pork in reach in cooler. Person in charge rearranged both coolers. Provided storage level handout to person in charge. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed 7 packages of salmon fillets fully thawed in reduced oxygen bags, not removed from their reduced oxygen environment before being fully thawed. See stop sale. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
01B-13-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed flip-top cooler: mussels (45F - Cold Holding); clams (50F - Cold Holding); shrimp (50F - Cold Holding); lobster (49F - Cold Holding); chicken (55F - Cold Holding); white fish (49F - Cold Holding); scallops (50F - Cold Holding) in flip-top cooler over night. Ambient air of flip-top cooler 45F. Digital read out shows 42.5F See stop sale. **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed flip-top cooler: mussels (45F - Cold Holding); clams (50F - Cold Holding); shrimp (50F - Cold Holding); lobster (49F - Cold Holding); chicken (55F - Cold Holding); white fish (49F - Cold Holding); scallops (50F - Cold Holding) in flip-top cooler over night. Ambient air of flip-top cooler 45F. Digital read out shows 42.5F See stop sale. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand washing station at bar blocked by server trays. Employee removed trays unblocking hand washing station. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed one food handler certificate for current employee per person in charge expired on 1/17/26. Person in charge marked employee down for training. **Corrective Action Taken**
53B-14-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting boards heavily stained with food debris on flip-top cooler and prep table.
22-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. Observed an accumulation of dead flying insects in blue light glue trap above hand washing station near back door.
35A-06-4
Basic - Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. Observed food containers stored on shelf soiled with food debris and dust.
24-06-4
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed 7 packages of salmon fillets fully thawed in reduced oxygen bags, not removed from their reduced oxygen environment before being fully thawed. See stop sale. **Repeat Violation**
06-09-1
Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Observed duct tape used to partially repaired screen door. **Repeat Violation**
14-71-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor soiled underneath kitchen equipment with grease. **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed wall surrounding mop sink and back door frame heavily damaged allowing moisture to pool behind wall.
36-24-5
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of microwaves and convection oven soiled with food debris.
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets on reach in coolers soiled with black/green mold like substance.
23-03-4
Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed exterior screen door not self closing or tight fitting.
35B-03-4
Basic - Screen in door torn/in poor repair. Observed screen door torn and partially repaired with tape.
36-60-5
25
Sep 26, 2025
Complaint Partial
1 minor violation.
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Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed 2 dead roaches. Person in charge swept up and disposed of dead roaches. **Corrected On-Site**
35A-03-4
95
Aug 26, 2025
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Lobster 45F cold holding. Person in charge said lobster was put in cooler at 11am. Now 1 pm. She placed inside cooler to chill. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Salmon thawed in sealed bag.
01B-13-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled spray bottle at server station. Server labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Co2 tanks by soda boxes not secured.
51-11-4
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Salmon in ROP bag thawed. Bag clearly states to keep frozen then cut open and remove from bag to thaw.
06-09-1
Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Duct tape was used to repair screen door.
14-71-4
Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Grease on floor under and beside fryer.
36-01-4
Basic - Screen in door torn/in poor repair. Screen door has holes in screen and has duct tape blocking the holes.
36-60-5
52
Feb 12, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Feb 4, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
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. Dish machine is 0ppm. Person in charge set up a 3 compartment sink and it tested @ 75ppm. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
22-41-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In cooler 1 hour; Lobster, clams, mussels, shrimp 45F; ( - Cold Holding) person in charge placed in walk in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk opened yesterday am not dated. Person in charge dated. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-03-5
Basic - Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. Dish machine is not dispensing sanitizer.
16-55-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor is missing floor tile under 3 compartment sink leaving an exposed hole in floor.
36-17-5
Basic - Frozen time/temperature control for safety food being slacked at room temperature is no longer frozen solid. French fries slacking next to fryers. Still frozen. Person in charge placed in to reach in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
06-06-5
Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. On bottoms of shelves.
14-20-4
55
Aug 7, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Aug 6, 2024
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 12 violations
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. At bar dishwasher machine testing at 0ppm. Showed them how to prime and it tested at 75ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
22-41-4
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. In walk in cooler raw eggs over clams. Person in charge moved eggs to store properly. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. In reach in cooler; Mussels 68F, scallops 51F, shrimp 52F, eggs 62F, cauliflower 62F, salsa 61F; ( - Cold Holding). Time could not be identified. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In cooler; Mussels 68F, scallops 51F, shrimp 52F, eggs 62F, cauliflower 62F, salsa 61F; ( - Cold Holding). **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Missing on mop sink. And spray hose is hanging in sink.
29-34-4
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Establishment does not have training for newer staff.
53B-13-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Next to dish washer at bar. Person in charge labeled. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
41-17-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Missing at bar hand washing sink. Person in charge replaced. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. 2 door reach in cooler is missing handle on door. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation. Side door screen not closed. Person in charge closed. **Corrected On-Site**
35B-04-4
Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Missing at back door. **Repeat Violation**
36-03-4
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Red snapper thawing in vacuum packed bags. Still frozen. Person in charge cut bags open. **Corrective Action Taken**
06-09-1
29
Jan 22, 2024
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 2 major violations. 13 minor violations.
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High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 1 fly on cookline.
35A-02-6
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw fish over ready to eat bread in walk in freezer. Person in charge moved fish to bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-17-6
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. In cooler overnight; Cream 47F; ( - Cold Holding)
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In cooler overnight; Cream 47F; ( - Cold Holding) Eggs 60F. Eggs where above fill line. Place inside reach in cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Bottle of rubbing alcohol on shelf with spices.
41-10-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Knives in soiled container. Person in charge took to wash. **Corrective Action Taken**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. By exit door. Person in charge labeled. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
41-17-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling tile throughout kitchen are soiled.
36-34-5
Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Cove molding missing around dish area.
36-03-4
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. I dead roach by walk in cooler and 1 dead under poster on side of walk in cooler. 1 dead roach by cookline. Person in charge disposed of roaches. **Corrected On-Site**
35A-03-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Opened bottled water above reach in cooler. Person in charge removed. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets on reach in cooler left door are torn. Handle is missing on 2 door reach in cooler.
14-11-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Soda boxes on floor. Person in charge moved soda boxes. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable. Bottoms of prep table in kitchen are rusted.
14-13-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hoods are soiled. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present. Back door is open and observed 1 live fly.
35B-05-4
Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Single service grocery bags used again to store bread in. Person in charge disposed of bread and bags. **Corrective Action Taken**
25-32-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry wet mops outside of back door.
42-01-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Soiled wet rag on prep table not in sanitizing solution.
21-12-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Salt not labeled. **Repeat Violation**
02D-01-5
20
Aug 2, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Aug 1, 2023
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
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. Dish machine tests at Oppm. Person in charge set up 3 compartment sink and it tests at 75ppm. **Corrective Action Taken**
22-41-4
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee come in from outside and begin to place gloves on without washing hands 1st. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-07-5
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 6.1.23. Person in charge updated during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
50-17-3
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In reach in cooler; Cream 45F, lobster 55F, eggs 55Fm scallops 53F, clams, mussels 58F; ( - Cold Holding) Time could not be identified, probably in cooler 2 hrs. **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle in bar not labeled. Person in charge labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. In walk in freezer; Mac and cheese on floor. Person in charge picked up and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-47-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Person in charge removed. **Corrected On-Site**
10-08-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Container salt is in is soiled. Fan is soiled. Person in charge had employee empty and get new container of salt and take fan out of kitchen. **Corrected On-Site**
23-03-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Salt on cookline not labeled. Person in charge labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
41
Feb 9, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw shrimp over eggs in walk in cooler. Person in charge moved shrimp to store properly. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Hose Bibb missing at mop sink.
29-34-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda nozzles are soiled. Person in charge removed nozzle and had it cleaned. **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Cases of olives on floor. Chicken on floor in walk in freezer. Person in charge moved to store properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
64
Aug 25, 2022
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Palm Harbor Grill last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Palm Harbor Grill on file is from Mar 18, 2026. The public record contains 15 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Palm Harbor Grill?
Across the inspection record, “spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Palm Harbor Grill.
How does Palm Harbor Grill compare to other restaurants in Palm Coast?
Palm Harbor Grill most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Palm Coast average of 79.
Has Palm Harbor Grill's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Palm Harbor Grill have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly nine earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Palm Harbor Grill means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Palm Harbor Grill inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Palm Harbor Grill is inspected around four times per year on average.
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