Palmas De Medallo Restaurant & Bar

4400 Hancock Bridge Pkwy, North Fort Myers, FL 33903

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Oct 29, 2024

Score

Low Risk

Inspectors have visited Palmas De Medallo Restaurant & Bar four times, with records going back to 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Oct 29, 2024. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near five violations per visit.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured”, showing up two times.

Palmas De Medallo Restaurant & Bar's latest score of 78 falls below the North Fort Myers average of 89. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Oct 29, 2024

Routine - Food

5 minor violations.

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Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed tanks unsecured by hand washing sink next to walk in cooler. Operator removed tanks from building. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

51-11-4

Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed lights above cook's line. **Repeat Violation**

38-07-4

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at bar hand washing sink.

31B-04-4

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.

16-46-4

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed bulk sugar in a large unmarked container.

02D-01-5

Mar 8, 2024

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.

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High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Admin Complaint**

50-17-3

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. **Warning**

29-42-4

Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Warning**

16-37-1

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed multiple tanks standing next to prep table. Educated the operator. **Warning**

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. Observed fish at Walk in Cooler. Operator removed from vacuum packaging. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

06-09-1

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed make table at wait station inoperable. **Warning**

14-11-5

Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed lights above cookline. **Warning**

38-07-4

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no handwash sign at cookline handwash sink. **Warning**

31B-04-4

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed fish on tray rack at room temperature next to stove. Operator placed in Walk in Cooler. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

06-01-5

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Emailed the choking poster. Operator posted during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

51-13-4

Sep 25, 2023

Food-Licensing Inspection

1 critical violation.

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High Priority - Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. Observed spray hose is below the flood rim of the sink by the dishwasher. Operator hung on hook above flood rim. **Corrected On-Site**

29-37-4

Aug 9, 2022

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed food buildup on can opener blade adjacent to cooks line. Operator removed and put in dishwasher. **Corrective Action Taken**

22-02-4

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs on handle of oven. Operator moved to counter. **Corrected On-Site**

10-20-4

Basic - Utensils in poor condition. Observed meat tenderizer with broken pieces. Operator discarded utensil. **Corrected On-Site**

14-12-4

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Palmas De Medallo Restaurant & Bar last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Palmas De Medallo Restaurant & Bar on file is from Oct 29, 2024. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Palmas De Medallo Restaurant & Bar?

Across the inspection record, “carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Palmas De Medallo Restaurant & Bar.

How does Palmas De Medallo Restaurant & Bar compare to other restaurants in North Fort Myers?

Palmas De Medallo Restaurant & Bar most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is lower than the North Fort Myers average of 89.

Has Palmas De Medallo Restaurant & Bar's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Palmas De Medallo Restaurant & Bar have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Palmas De Medallo Restaurant & Bar 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 Palmas De Medallo Restaurant & Bar inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Palmas De Medallo Restaurant & Bar is inspected around two times per year on average.

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