Palms Hotel

820 White St, Key West, FL 330407157

American

Last inspected: Aug 12, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Palms Hotel has been inspected four times since 2023. The most recent visit was on Aug 12, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near two violations per visit across recent inspections.

The pattern that stands out is “establishment has no written procedures for employees”, which has been cited two times.

The city-wide average for Key West sits at 74, putting Palms Hotel on the better side of that line. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Aug 12, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation.

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High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Discussed and coached employee in proper methods. Employee washed hands and put on new gloves. **Corrective Action Taken**

12A-07-5

Mar 25, 2025

Routine - Food

4 major violations.

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Intermediate - Probe thermometer not used to ensure proper food temperatures.

05-10-4

11-27-4

Intermediate - Food thermometer(s) not calibrated according to manufacturer's specifications.

05-07-4

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.

11-26-1

Apr 16, 2024

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gasket soiled at the reach in cooler. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-16: During the callback inspection Observed gasket soiled at the reach in cooler. **Time Extended**

23-03-4

Sep 26, 2023

Routine - Food

4 major violations. 2 minor violations.

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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. Container of milk in reach in cooler across from hand wash sink in bar area opened on Monday not date marked.

02C-03-5

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. Operator unable to provide written procedures for clean up events. Distributed Training material during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

11-27-4

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink in bar area used to store a large picket and towels. Person in charge removed items from hand wash sink. **Corrected On-Site**

31A-11-4

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled Spray bottle containing toxic substance stored under hand wash sink. Person in charge labeled spray bottle of cleaner.

41-17-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on reach-in cooler in bar area soiled. **Repeat Violation**

23-03-4

Basic - Food stored on floor. Sealed plastic bottles of water stored on floor in kitchen area.

08B-38-4

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Palms Hotel last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Palms Hotel on file is from Aug 12, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Palms Hotel?

Across the inspection record, “establishment has no written procedures for employees” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Palms Hotel.

How does Palms Hotel compare to other restaurants in Key West?

Palms Hotel most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Key West average of 74.

Has Palms Hotel's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Palms Hotel have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Palms Hotel 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 Hotel inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Palms Hotel is inspected around two times per year on average.

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