Palmeras Restaurant and Grocery
Last inspected: Mar 31, 2026
58
Score
Across the available record, Palmeras Restaurant and Grocery has 10 inspections on file, the first dated 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Mar 31, 2026. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near eight violations per visit.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease”, showing up three times.
Restaurants in Crescent City average 82, so Palmeras Restaurant and Grocery trails the local norm. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
10
Inspections
0
Critical latest
3
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 31, 2026
Complaint Full
3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. No proof that new employees are informed of their responsibilities.
11-26-1
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. No hand soap at hand wash sink in kitchen area. Operator replaced. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle with yellow liquid not labeled.
41-17-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Soufflé cups in reach in cooler used to scoop food items. Operator discarded. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler gasket in poor repair next to grill station.
14-11-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters in kitchen area soiled with grease build up.
23-03-4
Basic - Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. Odor in dining area of restaurant. **Warning**
36-64-5
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler shelves rusting.
14-17-4
58
Jul 23, 2025
Routine - Food
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. No covered receptacle in women's restroom. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-23: **Time Extended**
32-12-6
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Walk in cooler floors not sealed or easily cleanable. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-23: **Time Extended**
36-11-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Triple door reach in cooler shelves soiled. - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-23: **Time Extended**
22-16-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Reach n cooler back kitchen shelves rust pitted. - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-23: **Time Extended**
14-33-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler shelves rusted. - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-23: **Time Extended**
14-17-4
78
Jul 16, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 6 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In reach in cooler near grill cooked ground beef (44F - Cold Holding); cooked shredded chicken (44F - Cold Holding); cooked pork (45F - Cold Holding); shredded beef (45F - Cold Holding) **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 6/1/2025. Operator paid during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
50-17-3
High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Sanitizer bucket 200+ppm. Operator remade 100ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
41-27-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. In reach in cooler near grill overnight cooked ground beef (44F - Cold Holding); cooked shredded chicken (44F - Cold Holding); cooked pork (45F - Cold Holding); shredded beef (45F - Cold Holding)
01B-02-5
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. No covered receptacle in women's restroom. **Repeat Violation**
32-12-6
Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Walk in cooler floors not sealed or easily cleanable. **Repeat Violation**
36-11-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gaskets soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Triple door reach in cooler shelves soiled.
22-16-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Reach n cooler back kitchen shelves rust pitted.
14-33-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler shelves rusted.
14-17-4
41
Dec 17, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 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. Observed raw chicken out of commercial packaging on shelf in freezer over bags of broccoli medley. Operator moved chicken to correct shelf. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08A-17-6
Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed no consumer advisory on menu.
02B-01-5
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed trash can in women's bathroom with no lid.
32-12-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed in kitchen dishes on drain board by 3 compartment sink stacked while still wet.
24-08-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. Observed employee wash dishes with a bucket of soap and a wet towel and then rinse dishes with water from faucet at the 3 compartment sink. Employee did not sanitize any dishes.
16-13-5
Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Observed floors in walk in cooler not smooth, cleanable and in disrepair. **Repeat Violation**
36-11-4
64
Jul 10, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
27
Apr 25, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Vaseline by forks. Person in charge moved to store properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
41-07-4
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. In reach in freezer; raw chicken over shrimp also raw sausage over French fries. Person in charge moved all around to store properly. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-17-6
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. Establishment has only 1 certificate to view.
53B-13-5
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. Milk not dated. Person in charge dated yesterday. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-03-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Underneath bot front and back door there is a gap allowing light in.
35B-01-4
Basic - In-use wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Person in charge removed. **Corrected On-Site**
21-04-4
Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Establishment using sour cream containers to store items like beef in. Addressed and establishment emptied all containers into new containers. **Corrected On-Site**
25-32-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. At table in dining area; single service spoon not all inverted. Person in charge inverted. **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour not labeled. Person in charge labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
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. Fish thawing in reduced oxygen bag. Person in charge cut bag open. **Corrected On-Site**
06-09-1
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Drink on slicer. Person in charge removed drink. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
43
Oct 9, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Oct 5, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 4 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Container of medicine stored on slicer in kitchen, person in charge removed. **Corrected On-Site**
41-07-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs stored over ready to eat items in walk in cooler. Person in charge moved to appropriate location. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In walk in cooler beef, beef, potato, potato 44-46F. Ambient tenor unit 43F during inspection. Person in charge states has had door open frequently during morning prep. **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. No written procedures for biohazard cleanup. Emailed to operator during inspection. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards with black debris buildup.
22-02-4
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Person in charge unable to provide probe thermometer during inspection. Purchased one during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
05-08-4
Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed rust on interior of ice bin.
22-31-4
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. In three door reach in cooler personal items stored over / alongside foods to be served to customers. Person in charge moved to appropriate location. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-49-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors showing wear in parts of kitchen. Debris buildup on floor around ice machine. Ceiling tiles in kitchen are porous.
36-73-4
Basic - Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation. Observed light visible through holes in external door to ice machine room. Also, light visible under front door.
35B-04-4
Basic - Toilet/urinal not flushing/functioning properly. Urinal in mens restroom out of order.
32-23-4
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed heads of lettuce stored over ready to eat items in walk in cooler. Also, potatoes uncovered in walk in cooler. Person in charge covered. **Corrective Action Taken**
08B-17-4
33
Feb 6, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed no vacuum breaker present at hose Bibb behind establishment and hose is attached.
29-34-4
Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Observed no written procedures for cleanup available. Provided operator with handout during inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed interior of ice machine bin with mold-like substance. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed ice in bottom of handwash sink in kitchen area.
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed multiple containers of salsa and beans not date marked. Operator stated they were made day prior and began labeling during inspection. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Observed no proof employees are aware of reporting requirements. Provided operator with form during inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
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 multiple pieces of fish completely thawed in package with writing stating to removed before thawing. **Corrected On-Site**
06-09-1
Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed two employee drinks stored next to gloves and paper towels on cook line counter. Operator moved drinks during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-02-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed beef thawing at room temperature on counter in prep area. Operator moved beef to sink with cold running water. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
45
Sep 14, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. 1) license expired 6/1/2022, accountant had reminder of sept 30, 2022 expiration, which is their alcohol license. Accountant renewed license during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
50-17-2
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. 1) Cutting board on flip-top cooler soiled with food stains.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. 1) house made salsa missing date marks. Person in charge added date marks to all salsa. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Basic - Building components, attachments or fixtures in poor repair. 1) Walk-in cooler fan soiled with black/green mold like substance.
36-51-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. 1) reach in freezer gaskets torn/cracked
14-11-5
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. 1) cracked linoleum tiles through out kitchen.
36-17-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. 1) Tripe on floor of walk-in cooler. Person in charge moved food to shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. 1) Hood filters above stove in main kitchen soiled with grease
23-03-4
55
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Palmeras Restaurant and Grocery last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Palmeras Restaurant and Grocery on file is from Mar 31, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Palmeras Restaurant and Grocery?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Palmeras Restaurant and Grocery.
How does Palmeras Restaurant and Grocery compare to other restaurants in Crescent City?
Palmeras Restaurant and Grocery most recently scored 58 out of 100, which is lower than the Crescent City average of 82.
Has Palmeras Restaurant and Grocery's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Palmeras Restaurant and Grocery have averaged around eight violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Palmeras Restaurant and Grocery 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 Palmeras Restaurant and Grocery inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Palmeras Restaurant and Grocery is inspected around three times per year on average.
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