Palms Grille
Last inspected: Feb 19, 2026
64
Score
The health department has logged nine inspections at Palms Grille, the earliest from 2022. The most recent visit was on Feb 19, 2026. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.
Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around seven violations lately compared to roughly two violations before.
“Clean equipment/utensils not stored” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.
Palms Grille's latest score of 64 falls below the Weston average of 72. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
9
Inspections
2
Critical latest
1
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 19, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation.
View 3 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
64
Oct 21, 2025
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
32
Mar 28, 2025
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed under sink in cook line - spay bottle unlabeled.
41-17-4
Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. Operator couldn't find device.
16-62-1
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed in flip top cooler across from grill - cooked mushrooms without date mark.
02C-02-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop stored in bucket.
42-01-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed throughout kitchen. Employee stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
Basic - Clean equipment/utensils not stored at least 6 inches above the floor. Observed in kitchen racks of clean plates not stored at least 6 inches above floor.
24-26-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed in kitchen.
14-09-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed personal phone stored on preparation counter. Employee stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
58
Dec 11, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed at mop sink.
29-34-4
Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed smoked Nova salmon platter not identified as raw.
02B-01-5
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at handwashing sink in kitchen next to exit door in kitchen. Operator provided item. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed at ice machine next to dishwasher machine **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-20-5
67
Mar 21, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
82
Aug 11, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Aug 9, 2023
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 7 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Main kitchen at 3 compartment sink- observed spray bottle of Home Defense insect killer on equipment shelf.
41-05-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored in same container as ready-to-eat food. Cook line reach in freezer- observed open bag raw shrimp being stored with ready to eat vegetables.
08A-08-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cook line low boy cooler- observed chicken soup, tilapia, mashed potatoes, marinara, vegetables, cheese sauce, pasta, raw beef patties, skirt steak temperature ranges 48-51. Low boy cooler ambient temperature 44 degrees F. See Stop Sale. **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cook line low boy cooler- observed chicken soup, tilapia, mashed potatoes, marinara, vegetables, cheese sauce, pasta, raw beef patties, skirt steak temperature ranges 48-51. Low boy cooler ambient temperature 44 degrees F. See Stop Sale. **Warning**
01B-02-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Main kitchen salad station cold holding unit- observed employee beverage cup on prep table. Employee removed cup. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored.
24-07-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
24-05-4
Basic - Clean equipment/utensils not stored at least 6 inches above the floor. Main kitchen salad station- observed crates of clean plates being stored on the floor.
24-26-4
Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Main kitchen cook line- observed wiping cloth on cold holding unit prep table. Employee removed wiping cloth. **Corrected On-Site**
21-10-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Main kitchen walk in cooler #2- observed employee bottle of coconut water inside cooler. Employee removed coconut water. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-13-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Main kitchen salad station cold holding unit- observed employee's cellphone and personal bag at cold holding unit prep table. Employee removed items. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
39
Apr 5, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Walk in cooler- observed beef brisket 50-50 degrees F. Operator stated brisket has been inside cooler overnight. See Stop Sale.
03D-02-5
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. Cook line reach in freezer- observed raw beef being stored over raw potatoes and
08A-17-6
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Walk in cooler- observed beef brisket 50-50 degrees F. Operator stated brisket has been inside cooler overnight. See Stop Sale.
01B-02-5
Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Cook line reach in freezer- observed wiping cloths on prep table at microwave. Operator removed wiping cloths. **Corrected On-Site**
21-10-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook line- observed prep cook with no hair restraint.
13-03-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Cook line- observed prep cook wearing watch.
13-07-4
55
Dec 20, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Main kitchen kitchen at walk-in cooler- observed hand washing sink being blocked by trash can.
31A-09-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Mail kitchen 3 compartment sink- observed frozen bags of vegetable being thawed in standing water.
06-01-5
86
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Palms Grille last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Palms Grille on file is from Feb 19, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Palms Grille?
Across the inspection record, “clean equipment/utensils not stored” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Palms Grille.
How does Palms Grille compare to other restaurants in Weston?
Palms Grille most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Weston average of 72.
Has Palms Grille's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Palms Grille have averaged around seven violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Palms Grille 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 Palms Grille inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Palms Grille is inspected around three times per year on average.
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