Palms Cafe
Last inspected: Mar 31, 2026
100
Score
Palms Cafe appears in inspection records 11 times, starting in 2022. The most recent report on file is from Mar 31, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around two violations each.
Looking across the full record, “no measuring device available” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.
Among Delray Beach restaurants, the typical score is 71; Palms Cafe is comfortably above that bar. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
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Inspections
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Major latest
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Inspection History
Mar 31, 2026
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Mar 19, 2026
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 6 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
47
Feb 2, 2026
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Nov 14, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation.
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Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
67
Mar 5, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
74
Aug 30, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations.
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Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Cook line hand wash sink blocked by fan. Operator relocated fan **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. Operator unable to provide at time of inspection
16-62-1
82
Feb 21, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
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Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Chicken salad, hard boiled eggs, prepared on Sunday not date marked, operator date marked **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at server station hand wash sink. Operator provided **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
14-09-4
78
Dec 8, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
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Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
90
Oct 4, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 6 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Food with mold-like growth. Shredded mozzarella cheese with mold-like growth in walk in cooler. See stop sale. **Warning**
01B-07-4
Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Reviewed and provided big six **Warning**
11-07-5
Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. Operator unable to provide at time of inspection **Warning**
16-62-1
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Operator unable to provide at time of inspection **Warning**
05-08-4
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Operator unable to provide at time of inspection **Warning**
53B-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. **Warning**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed on can opener blade **Warning**
22-31-4
Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Ice scoop stored on top of ice machine. Operator moved scoop to ware washing area **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
10-12-5
Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Observed employee dump potatoes from bag into pot start to bring to boil without washing. Operator instructed employee to stop and wash vegetables **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-39-4
43
Jun 14, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
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Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
78
Dec 15, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit... Single serve butter 79° at expo line being held less than four hours. Employee discarded food. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing....stored containers, spoon in handwashing sink at kitchen, employee dumped coffee in handwashing sink at server station. Discussed with employee. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
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.
53B-13-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at server station.
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime...can opener blade , employee cleaned. **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Basic - Food stored on floor at walk in freezer.
08B-38-4
Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored...ice scoop stored directly on the soda line at server station. Employee properly stored after discussion. **Corrected On-Site**
24-07-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Palms Cafe last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Palms Cafe on file is from Mar 31, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Palms Cafe?
Across the inspection record, “no measuring device available” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Palms Cafe.
How does Palms Cafe compare to other restaurants in Delray Beach?
Palms Cafe most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Delray Beach average of 71.
Has Palms Cafe's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Palms Cafe have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Palms Cafe 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 Palms Cafe inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Palms Cafe is inspected around three times per year on average.
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