Palmy Ra Hookah Lounge

2031 Wilton Dr, Wilton Manors, FL 33305

Other

Last inspected: Sep 29, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Public records show nine inspections at Palmy Ra Hookah Lounge stretching back to 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Sep 29, 2025. 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 three violations each.

Looking across the full record, “accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.

The city-wide average is 82, putting Palmy Ra Hookah Lounge squarely in typical territory. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Sep 29, 2025

Complaint Full

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature

FL-16

Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature

FL-29

Toilet Rooms Maintained

FL-53

Mar 19, 2025

Complaint Full

3 minor violations.

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Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. Observed inside mixing cup. **Repeat Violation**

16-03-4

Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Drain under 3 compartment sink leaking. **Repeat Violation**

29-08-4

Basic - Water draining onto floor surface from dish machine drain.

29-03-4

Dec 20, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.

50-17-3

Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at warewashing machine.

16-37-1

Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.

16-03-4

Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Ice machine not draining melted ice.

29-08-4

Aug 9, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Operator will print and post. **Corrective Action Taken**

02B-02-5

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

50-09-4

Jan 16, 2024

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Dec 14, 2023

Routine - Food

4 major violations. 3 minor violations.

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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. Observed Rice, Baba ganoush, marinated chicken, all from 48 hours with no date marks. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

02C-02-5

Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ **Warning**

53A-03-7

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed multiple pot lids in kitchen hand washing sink. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

31A-09-4

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink behind front counter. **Warning**

31B-03-4

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees behind front counter. **Warning**

31B-04-4

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed partial drink bottle on spice shelf above prep table in kitchen. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

12B-07-4

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning**

50-09-4

Aug 15, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.

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Certified Food Manager Identification

FL-02

Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events

FL-05

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature

FL-16

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Apr 8, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation.

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High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-08: High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Admin Complaint**

50-17-3

Jul 19, 2022

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 major violations.

View 3 violations

High Priority - Raw chicken stored over ready-to-eat fries in reach in freezer - not all products commercially packaged. stored over in reach in freezer. Raw lamb stored over vegetables in cookline reach in. Operator stored all items properly. **Corrected On-Site**

08A-02-6

Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Lamb. Operator posted during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

02B-02-5

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Utensils stored in cookline and bar hand sinks. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**

31A-11-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Palmy Ra Hookah Lounge last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Palmy Ra Hookah Lounge on file is from Sep 29, 2025. The public record contains nine inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Palmy Ra Hookah Lounge?

Across the inspection record, “accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Palmy Ra Hookah Lounge.

How does Palmy Ra Hookah Lounge compare to other restaurants in Wilton Manors?

Palmy Ra Hookah Lounge most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is about the same as the Wilton Manors average of 82.

Has Palmy Ra Hookah Lounge's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Palmy Ra Hookah Lounge have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Palmy Ra Hookah 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 Palmy Ra Hookah Lounge inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Palmy Ra Hookah Lounge is inspected around three times per year on average.

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