Palm Tree Club
Last inspected: Feb 19, 2026
70
Score
Palm Tree Club has been inspected seven times since 2022. The most recent report on file is from Feb 19, 2026. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.
Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around five violations per visit lately, up from roughly three violations before.
Looking across the full record, “in-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses” is the recurring theme, flagged four times.
Palm Tree Club scores about where you'd expect for a North Bay Village restaurant. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
7
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 19, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand wash sink near 3 compartment sink. Employee provided paper towels. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed exterior of dish machine soiled with debris.
16-21-4
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed 3 ceiling tiles in kitchen missing.
36-36-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs stored on handle in kitchen. Chef removed tongs. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed lights in kitchen missing shield. Observed light bulb in walk in cooler missing glass cover. **Repeat Violation**
38-07-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed fan guards in walk in cooler in kitchen soiled with dust debris. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
70
Sep 26, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed establishment utilizes quaternary and chlorine sanitizer. Observed o chlorine sanitizer strips for dish machine.
16-37-1
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior of left ice machine soiled.
22-20-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles in front of walk in cooler soiled with grease buildup.
36-34-5
Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed lights in prep area near walk in cooler missing light shields.
38-07-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed fan guards inside walk in cooler soiled with dust debris.
23-03-4
74
Apr 28, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle with sanitizer at bar not labeled.
41-17-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior of ice machine soiled.
22-20-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside of walk in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs stored on oven door handle. Chef removed tongs. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
70
May 14, 2024
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed scoop with no handle inside of shredded cheese at cook line. Employee removed scoop. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed in employee restroom.
32-12-5
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed box of single service cups stored on floor at entrance of main kitchen. Operator removed item off of the floor. **Corrected On-Site**
25-05-4
86
Mar 11, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Dec 19, 2022
Complaint Full
3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment. Observed some tags are mix together from different months.
01C-05-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand sink located next to the office with a knife inside. Sous chef moved the knife out immediately. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Missing thermometer to check cold temperatures. GM brought the probe thermometer while I was conducting the inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
05-08-4
Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed employee eating inside the kitchen area. Employee was coached about the proper location to eat. **Corrective Action Taken**
12B-02-4
Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Observed some cracked food storage containers on the racks.
14-38-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed on oven handles. Employee moved them. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
64
Aug 3, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed veggie burger at 46 F inside the reach in cooler located underneath the flat top (As per chef for less than 4 hrs). Chef placed ice bags on the top and underneath. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed missing backflow at the connection located underneath the 3 compartment sink. **Repeat Violation**
29-34-4
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment.
01C-05-4
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Bar area. **Repeat Violation**
36-02-5
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.
36-27-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler/ reach in freezer and walk in freezer gaskets with mold like substance on . **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed on oven handle. Chef moved it . **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed 1 missing hand washing sign at the bar area.
31B-04-4
50
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Palm Tree Club last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Palm Tree Club on file is from Feb 19, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Palm Tree Club?
Across the inspection record, “in-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Palm Tree Club.
How does Palm Tree Club compare to other restaurants in North Bay Village?
Palm Tree Club most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is about the same as the North Bay Village average of 69.
Has Palm Tree Club's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Palm Tree Club have averaged around five violations per visit, up from roughly three earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Palm Tree Club 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 Tree Club inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Palm Tree Club is inspected around two times per year on average.
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