Palm Restaurant

5800 Universal Blvd, Orlando, FL 32819

Steakhouse

Last inspected: Feb 3, 2026

Score

Medium Risk

Palm Restaurant has been inspected eight times since 2022. The most recent report on file is from Feb 3, 2026. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around four violations each.

“Floor area(s) covered with standing water” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

Compared to other Orlando restaurants (averaging 79), there's room to close the gap. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Feb 3, 2026

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

View 5 violations

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 seared carpaccio plates over cookie pucks in double door reach in freezer. **Corrected On-Site**

08A-17-6

Intermediate - Clams tag removed from original container prior to container being emptied in walk in cooler

01C-10-4

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Under table to loading area of dish machine **Corrected On-Site**

36-27-5

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Bag in pantry station **Corrected On-Site**

40-06-5

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Bar area by service well **Corrected On-Site**

36-22-4

Jul 28, 2025

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 2 minor violations.

View 4 violations

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Measuring cup in hand sink next to cooks line **Corrected On-Site**

31A-09-4

Intermediate - Spray bottle blue containing toxic substance not labeled on chemical shelf outside of employee restroom **Corrected On-Site**

41-17-4

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Sugar ingredient bin in dry storage room **Corrected On-Site**

14-01-5

Basic - Ice buildup in single door reach-in freezer avpcorss from protein walk in cooler

14-69-4

Jan 27, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.

View 5 violations

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw commercially portioned steaks over cooked pork belly in walk in cooler **Corrected On-Site**

08A-05-6

Basic - In-use ice paddle stored on soiled surface between uses. Ledge of ice machine **Corrected On-Site**

10-12-5

Basic - Interior of oven has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Cook line closest to steamer

22-08-4

Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Single door reach in cooler across from fryer and under counter reach in dolled across from this single door cooler

14-33-4

Basic - Water leaking from or faucet at three compartment sink

29-11-4

Jul 30, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

View 3 violations

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures

FL-21

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Jan 9, 2024

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

View 2 violations

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water in dish room **Corrected On-Site**

36-22-4

Basic - Stored food not covered. House made chips in dry stock room **Corrected On-Site**

08B-12-5

Aug 17, 2023

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.

View 7 violations

Supervisor/Person in Charge Present

FL-01

Certified Food Manager Identification

FL-02

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature

FL-29

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Jan 18, 2023

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.

View 8 violations

Supervisor/Person in Charge Present

FL-01

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible

FL-10

Food Obtained from Approved Sources

FL-11

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature

FL-16

Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature

FL-29

Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal

FL-51

Aug 1, 2022

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.

View 7 violations

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored next to liquor bottles at the bar. **Corrected On-Site**

41-10-4

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb under the dish machine.

29-34-4

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. Gabe Namur expired 7/30/22

53B-14-5

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured by soda machine on server station next to ice machine **Corrected On-Site**

51-11-4

Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor at the bar **Corrected On-Site**

21-38-4

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Olive oil on cooks line **Corrected On-Site**

02D-01-5

Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface side cooler across from 4 eye oven on the cooks line.

14-33-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Palm Restaurant last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Palm Restaurant on file is from Feb 3, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Palm Restaurant?

Across the inspection record, “floor area(s) covered with standing water” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Palm Restaurant.

How does Palm Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Orlando?

Palm Restaurant most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Orlando average of 79.

Has Palm Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Palm Restaurant have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Palm Restaurant means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

How often is Palm Restaurant inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Palm Restaurant is inspected around two times per year on average.

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