The Palms Inn
Last inspected: Jul 22, 2025
74
Score
Going back to 2022, The Palms Inn has eight inspections in the public record. Inspectors last stopped by on Jul 22, 2025. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around three violations each.
“No plan review submitted” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing five times across the record.
Among Miami restaurants, this is a fairly standard result. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
8
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jul 22, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants expired since October 1, 2024. **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
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/. Observed three compartment sink was removed also dishwashing machine and hand wash sink was added without plan review approval. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
51-16-7
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Located at preparation area. **Repeat Violation**
36-37-5
74
May 1, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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/. Observed three compartment sink removed and dish machine added (since removed as well) with no plan review approval. - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-13: Observed three compartment sink removed and dish machine added (since removed as well) with no plan review approval. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-17: Observed three compartment sink removed and dish machine added with no plan review approval. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-01: Observed three compartment sink removed and dish machine added with no plan review approval. **Admin Complaint**
51-16-7
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. Observed 44 seats available at dining area. Establishment approved for 10 seats. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-13: Observed 44 seats available at dining area. Establishment approved for 10 seats. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-17: Observed 44 seats available at dining area. Establishment approved for 10 seats. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-01: Observed 44 seats available at dining area. Establishment approved for 10 seats. **Time Extended**
51-09-4
86
Jan 17, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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/. Observed three compartment sink removed and dish machine added (since removed as well) with no plan review approval. - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-13: Observed three compartment sink removed and dish machine added (since removed as well) with no plan review approval. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-17: Observed three compartment sink removed and dish machine added with no plan review approval. **Time Extended**
51-16-7
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. Observed 44 seats available at dining area. Establishment approved for 10 seats. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-13: Observed 44 seats available at dining area. Establishment approved for 10 seats. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-17: Observed 44 seats available at dining area. Establishment approved for 10 seats. **Time Extended**
51-09-4
86
Jan 13, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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/. Observed three compartment sink removed and dish machine added (since removed as well) with no plan review approval. - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-13: Observed three compartment sink removed and dish machine added (since removed as well) with no plan review approval. **Time Extended**
51-16-7
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Observed hand washing sink removed from dish machine area. - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-13: Observed hand washing sink removed from dish machine area. **Time Extended**
31A-04-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. Observed 44 seats available at dining area. Establishment approved for 10 seats. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-13: Observed 44 seats available at dining area. Establishment approved for 10 seats. **Time Extended**
51-09-4
78
Jan 10, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. At the time of inspection establishment has bread trays, cereal dispenser containers, and coffee thermos that need to washed and sanitized.
22-45-4
Intermediate - No dishwashing facilities of any kind provided. Observed dish machine removed.
16-22-4
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/. Observed three compartment sink removed and dish machine added (since removed as well) with no plan review approval.
51-16-7
Intermediate - Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Observed hand washing sink removed from dish machine area.
31A-04-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand washing sink used to washed coffee thermos and bread trays.
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed to chlorine test strips available at time of inspection.
16-37-1
Basic - Equipment and utensils rinsed after the application of the sanitizer solution. Observed no dishmachine to rinse utensils.
22-54-4
Basic - Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. Observed 44 seats available at dining area. Establishment approved for 10 seats. **Repeat Violation**
51-09-4
47
Mar 22, 2024
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
90
Jan 16, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Observed shredded cheese not protected in the buffet line. **Warning**
08B-02-4
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. **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand washing sink blocked by mop bucket. Manager removed mop bucket. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-09-4
Basic - Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. Observed 40 seats available at dining area. Establishment approved for 10 seats. Provided seating change for to person in charge. Paperwork submitted. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
51-09-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. **Warning**
51-13-4
64
Dec 9, 2022
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. Observed 36 seats available at dining area. Establishment approved for 10 seats. Provided seating change for to person in charge. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-10-06: Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. Observed 36 seats available at dining area. Establishment approved for 10 seats. Provided seating change for to person in charge. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-09: Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. **Time Extended**
51-09-4
95
Frequently Asked Questions
When was The Palms Inn last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at The Palms Inn on file is from Jul 22, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at The Palms Inn?
Across the inspection record, “no plan review submitted” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at The Palms Inn.
How does The Palms Inn compare to other restaurants in Miami?
The Palms Inn most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is about the same as the Miami average of 74.
Has The Palms Inn's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at The Palms Inn have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at The Palms Inn 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 The Palms Inn inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, The Palms Inn is inspected around three times per year on average.
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