Palm Cafe, 1 Grand Cypress Blvd, Orlando, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: PALM CAFE
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 1 Grand Cypress Blvd, Orlando, FL 32836
License #: 5803631
Total inspections: 15
Last inspection: 4/29/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler temping at 44F
4/29/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Silver for self service must be stored in a manner that restricts hand contact with the FCS
11/15/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. Outer surfaces of pizza oven and shelving inside cupboard in pizza area
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris. Beverage station - dining area
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Frontline
  • Basic - Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. Dining area **Repeat Violation**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Milk 50? - dining area - recommend adding to time as PHC procedure. RIC1 milk 54?, onion soup 47? - discarded
  • Intermediate - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food at proper temperatures. Do not store potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food in this unit until the unit is capable of maintaining foods at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or colder. RIC 1 holding at 47? (foods 43-54?). Use alternative coolers if incapable of maintaining 41?
3/8/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed single-service articles handled, displayed, or dispensed in a manner that allows for contamination. Knives not stored in single direction. Corrected On Site.
9/18/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
4/19/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed REACH-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up. RIC BY OVEN
10/28/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Cleaned and sanitized equipment, utensils, linens or single-service not properly stored. sheet pan on floor
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed a nonfood-grade basting brush used in food, used in garlic and oil. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with and/or soil deposits, cutting boards
  • Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up. pizza cooler
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit, fresh garlic and oil 71 F. Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed toxic item stored by utensils. Corrected On Site.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses, lying on counter. Corrected On Site.
3/9/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Dairy products at the reach in cooler.
  • Critical. Thermotape failed to turn black to indicate that the sanitization temperature of 160 degrees Fahrenheit was achieved on the dish surface.
  • Critical. No current boiler certification provided/available. For reporting purposes only.Inspection was done on 04.29.2010.
10/20/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
7/9/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • No Violations Were Observed
3/15/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Violation: 14-33-1 Observed equipment in poor repair. Heavy rust on reach in cooler # M3.
  • Critical. Violation: 22-17-1 Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.Unit M2.
  • Violation: 23-04-1 Observed build-up of mold-like substance on surface of nonfood-contact surface. Walk in cooler shelving unit #8.
  • Violation: 23-07-1 Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up.Unit #15.
  • Critical. Violation: 35A-05-1 Observed roach activity as evidenced by live roaches found, on unit P1 by the bakery kitchen this unit is not in use.At the call back inspection live roaches were present in the same area, witness by chef present.
3/13/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat potentially hazardous food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. Food may not be served.For chicken stock expired 03.10.2010.
  • Critical. Observed improper vertical separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods. Raw chicken over steak at the wa in cooler. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed equipment in poor repair. Heavy rust on reach in cooler # M3.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.Main kitchen the small cutting boards.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.Unit M2.
  • Observed build-up of mold-like substance on surface of nonfood-contact surface. Walk in cooler shelving unit #8.
  • Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up.Unit #15.
  • Critical. Observed roach activity as evidenced by live roaches found, on unit P1 by the bakery kitchen this unit is not in use.
3/11/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Nonexempt fish has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be served cooked or discarded.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.For the unit were the oizza oven is located.
  • Salad bar/buffet plates/bowls not properly protected or inverted to prevent contamination. For the forks, knifes, spoons at the service countery the register.
11/19/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 4/2/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 11/13/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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