The Prickly Palm

495 2 St, Cedar Key, FL 32625
Other
Last inspected: Aug 12, 2025
82
Score
Low Risk

The Prickly Palm appears in inspection records three times, starting in 2024. Inspectors last stopped by on Aug 12, 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 two violations each.

“Time/temperature control for safety food cold held” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

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

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Inspection History
Aug 12, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. On shelf inside reach-in cooler: ham (45F - Cold Holding); sliced cheese (53F - Cold Holding). Manager stated both items were on the counter while she was rearranged the cooler approximately 15 minutes prior. Manager added ice to rapidly cool both items to 41F during this inspection. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Large plastic jug containing water stored directly on floor. Manager removed water from the floor during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
82
Mar 24, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Inside two coolers on serving window side of trailer: milk (47F - Cold Holding); milk (47F - Cold Holding); milk (46F - Cold Holding); milk (46F - Cold Holding). Manager stated all the milk has been stored inside the coolers overnight.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Inside two coolers on serving window side of trailer: milk (47F - Cold Holding); milk (47F - Cold Holding); milk (46F - Cold Holding); milk (46F - Cold Holding). Manager stated all the milk has been stored inside the coolers overnight. Stop sales issued.
03A-02-5
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle containing "Lysol" stored on top of reach-in cooler in back of trailer. Manager removed Lysol from top of cooler during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Basic - Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. Single-use plastic forks and spoons presented with handles facing down in container by serving window.
25-02-4
61
Nov 22, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was The Prickly Palm last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at The Prickly Palm on file is from Aug 12, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at The Prickly Palm?

Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at The Prickly Palm.

How does The Prickly Palm compare to other restaurants in Cedar Key?

The Prickly Palm most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Cedar Key average of 74.

Has The Prickly Palm's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at The Prickly Palm have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at The Prickly Palm means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.