Palmayra Cafe & Lounge
Last inspected: Jun 13, 2025
100
Score
The health department has logged seven inspections at Palmayra Cafe & Lounge, the earliest from 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Jun 13, 2025. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.
Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around six violations lately and about 11 violations before that.
Looking across the full record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” is the recurring theme, flagged three times.
That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Jacksonville restaurant scores 74. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
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Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Jun 13, 2025
Complaint Full
No violations found.
100
Mar 12, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 9 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Plate Dates at frontline not covered. Covered by manger. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-02-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked meats made 2 days ago not date marked. Walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
02C-02-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee jacket by bulk food dispenser. Employee bag on mixer. Moved by manager Moved by manager. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
40-06-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Bags of ice on floor In walk in freezer. Moved by manager **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soiled Counters and shelves at kitchen. multiple. Soiled exterior of multiple Bulk food containers. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Multiple prepped meats uncovered in walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
08B-12-5
Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Old grill by rear of Establishment.
33-31-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors soiled. Kitchen dry goods. Walk in cooler.
36-73-4
Basic - Bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance. Woman's restroom door left open. Closed by manger. **Corrected On-Site**
32-02-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Soiled exterior of equipment including handles to coolers. **Repeat Violation**
23-24-4
Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Loose cove molding by mop sink.
36-03-4
50
Feb 18, 2025
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Food Properly Stored/Protected
FL-48
55
Apr 17, 2024
Routine - Food
6 critical violations. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 13 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Sewage and Wastewater Properly Disposed
FL-27
Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow Devices
FL-28
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Food Properly Stored/Protected
FL-48
20
Nov 7, 2023
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 2 flies In kitchen. **Warning**
35A-02-6
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Establishment license expired 06/01/2023 **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cut tomato in Reach in cooler kitchen 49°. Placed about 1 hr before. Moved by manager per Person In Charge service company on call. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Gyro meat in a broiler that is turned off. Gyro broiler not constantly rotating. **Warning**
03C-97-2
Intermediate - Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Hand wash sink in rear kitchen by rear door removed. **Warning**
31A-04-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Leak under kitchen Hand wash sink. **Warning**
29-11-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Soiled exterior of equipment including handles to coolers . Multiple. **Warning**
23-24-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gyro machine not constantly rotating. Per Person In Charge mother needs fixing. **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Unshielded lights in kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
38-07-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soiled counters and shelves in kitchen. Soiled exterior of food containers and equipment. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Uncovered meats In walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08B-12-5
37
Mar 28, 2023
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Utensils rinsed in kitchen Hand Wash Sink. Manager intervened. **Corrective Action Taken**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chemical test strips available.
16-37-1
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. No employees training for some employees.
53B-13-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Multiple utensils in kitchen Hand Wash Sink. Moved by manager. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Soiled exterior of equipment including handles to coolers. Multiple. **Repeat Violation**
23-24-4
Basic - Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Pot of garbanzo beans under kitchen Hand Wash Sink. Moved by manager **Corrected On-Site**
08B-36-4
Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Unshielded lights in kitchen.
38-07-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soiled Counters and shelves at kitchen.
23-03-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Uncovered rice , chicken in walk in cooler. Covered by manger. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-12-5
52
Oct 12, 2022
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
View 2 violations
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
78
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Palmayra Cafe & Lounge last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Palmayra Cafe & Lounge on file is from Jun 13, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Palmayra Cafe & Lounge?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Palmayra Cafe & Lounge.
How does Palmayra Cafe & Lounge compare to other restaurants in Jacksonville?
Palmayra Cafe & Lounge most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Jacksonville average of 74.
Has Palmayra Cafe & Lounge's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Palmayra Cafe & Lounge have averaged around six violations per visit, down from roughly 11 earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Palmayra Cafe & Lounge 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 Palmayra Cafe & Lounge inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Palmayra Cafe & Lounge is inspected around three times per year on average.
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