Palma Ceia Golf Club
Last inspected: Apr 1, 2026
74
Score
Palma Ceia Golf Club has been inspected 10 times since 2022. The most recent visit was on Apr 1, 2026. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near seven violations per visit.
When inspectors have written things up, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.
By comparison, the average Tampa facility scores 79, putting Palma Ceia Golf Club on the weaker side. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
10
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 1, 2026
Complaint Full
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in kitchen.
22-02-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee tea on prep table in kitchen. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Walk in freezer floor.
36-73-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Bread and multiple items on floor in both walk in freezers. Operator relocated. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave in kitchen. Employee cleaned at time of inspection.. **Corrected On-Site**
22-08-4
74
Oct 2, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef portions stored over hot dogs on main cooks line at time of inspection.
08A-05-6
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed empty paper towel dispenser at end of main cooks line at time of inspection.
31B-02-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet nesting on large plastic food containers stored on shelves at time of inspection
24-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets on reach in coolers at time of inspection.
23-03-4
Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Observed prep sink cutting boards stored on floor next to double sink at time of inspection
24-07-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed a mold like substance forming on the blue plastic shield inside ice bin at time of inspection.
22-20-5
64
Jan 15, 2025
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Butter stored at room temperature 71F.
03A-02-5
High Priority - Food with mold-like growth. See stop sale. Tarragon dated 12/29/2024 has mold growing inside it.
01B-07-4
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Rice dated 01/02/2024. Tarragon dated 12/29/2024.
02C-01-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product. Cooked rice dated 01/02/2024 is spoiled. Inside drawers underneath flat top grill. Raw beef spoiled in drawers underneath flattop grill.
01B-03-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Butter held out overnight at71F.
01B-02-5
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.
01C-03-4
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. Buttermilk cooked and held longer then 24 hours has no date markings inside double stacked refrigerator at end of cooks line.
02C-03-5
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee drink stored inside reach in cooler. Chef discarded drink. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-13-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Food stored on floor inside walk in freezer.
08B-38-4
35
Aug 1, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
61
Mar 21, 2024
Complaint Full
3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener heavily soiled operator removed and states he will replace. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-21: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. Discussed with operator. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-21: **Time Extended**
16-62-1
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Probe thermometer not used to ensure proper food temperatures. Establishment not currently taking temperature logs. I discussed with the operator that it is required, and the importance of monitoring temperatures. Compressor in middle walk in cooler went down and operator is unaware how long it has been inoperable. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-21: **Time Extended**
05-10-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor under equipment at bar and in kitchen and dry storage. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-21: **Time Extended**
36-73-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Ovens and smoker soiled. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-21: **Time Extended**
22-08-4
67
Mar 20, 2024
Complaint Full
3 critical violations. 4 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
29
Feb 14, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ 5 employees working with no manager food certification present.
53A-05-6
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Pork belly made on Sunday has no date markings. Chef added proper date markings to pork sauce. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Sanitizer solution stored on floor underneath 3 compartment sink. Chef removed and properly stored sanitizer solution. **Corrected On-Site**
21-38-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensils stored in water at 112F. Chef discarded water and placed utensils at dishwasher. **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Vents by 3 compartment sink have buildup of dust.
36-34-5
70
Aug 17, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
70
Jan 5, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
67
Aug 5, 2022
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior of ice machine has black-mold like substance. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand washing sink at the end of cooks line is blocked by cart. Chef removed cart. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knife stored between table and and heating table on cooks line. Chef removed knife's. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-17-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee drink stored inside reach in cooler on cooks line. Chef removed employee drink. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-13-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Containers of food used for cooking has no labeling of ingredients on shelves at end of cooks line. Chef added proper labeling to containers. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
02D-01-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Walk in freezer has boxes of food stored on floor. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
67
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Palma Ceia Golf Club last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Palma Ceia Golf Club on file is from Apr 1, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Palma Ceia Golf Club?
Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Palma Ceia Golf Club.
How does Palma Ceia Golf Club compare to other restaurants in Tampa?
Palma Ceia Golf Club most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Tampa average of 79.
Has Palma Ceia Golf Club's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Palma Ceia Golf Club have averaged around seven violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Palma Ceia Golf 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 Palma Ceia Golf Club inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Palma Ceia Golf Club is inspected around three times per year on average.
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