Power Meals by Dawn
Last inspected: Mar 3, 2026
74
Score
The health department has logged eight inspections at Power Meals by Dawn, the earliest from 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Mar 3, 2026. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around three violations each.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “handwash sink not accessible for employee use”, showing up two times.
Compared to other Palmetto restaurants (averaging 83), there's room to close the gap. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.
8
Inspections
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Critical latest
2
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 3, 2026
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Operator had to rip out their existing triple sink and added a new one to the space they bought directly connected to their existing area. The area has a working hand sink and coolers. **Warning**
51-16-7
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed their back hand sink with dusters placed inside. Operator removed them. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31A-09-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in their reach in freezer. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-69-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed utensil handles touching food in their rice and nuts containers. Operator removed the scoops. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-01-5
74
Oct 31, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Pans stored on the hand wash sink in the three compartment sink area. Owner removed the pans. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone stored on a preparation table in the kitchen. Owner removed the phone. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable in the three compartment sink area.
36-11-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Containers of garlic powder and cashews stored on the floor in the kitchen area. Owner placed the items on a shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer on the shelves and under the condenser.
14-69-4
74
Mar 20, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
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High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired 12-1-24. **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
86
Oct 22, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Observed a residential use only insecticide stored inside the establishment. Operator removed the insecticide. **Corrected On-Site**
41-05-4
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/ Observed expired: Dawn Morrison 6/15/23. Operations has another current food manager.
53A-03-7
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Operator did not have their license available at time of inspection.
50-09-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed an employee wearing a watch while preparing food. Employee removed the watch. **Corrected On-Site**
13-07-4
70
Nov 7, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw eggs stored over prepared pancake batter. Operator moved eggs to bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
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 some employees with no written plan in place.
11-26-1
78
Jul 31, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw shell eggs over zucchini squash. Owner moved eggs. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-04-5
86
Mar 20, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations.
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High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Current license posted expired 12-1-2022.
50-17-3
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 clean up plan in place. Inspector will email.
11-27-4
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. Observed no employee reporting forms present. Inspector will email.
11-26-1
70
Nov 3, 2022
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed onions stored on the floor. Operator moved and placed off the floor. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed no current license posted.
50-09-4
90
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Power Meals by Dawn last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Power Meals by Dawn on file is from Mar 3, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Power Meals by Dawn?
Across the inspection record, “handwash sink not accessible for employee use” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Power Meals by Dawn.
How does Power Meals by Dawn compare to other restaurants in Palmetto?
Power Meals by Dawn most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Palmetto average of 83.
Has Power Meals by Dawn's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Power Meals by Dawn have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Power Meals by Dawn 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 Power Meals by Dawn inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Power Meals by Dawn is inspected around two times per year on average.
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