BISTRO PALMS
2865 MCPHERSON ST, Marianna FL 32448 · 850-693-9005
Last inspected Apr 30, 2026 · 6 visits since September 2023
5 inspections, swinging between A and B. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
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Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. CO22 tank in kitchen not properly secured for protection. CO2 tanks in side storage area not properly secured for protection. Manager secured all tanks during inspection.
Food stored on floor. Several items stored on floor in walk in cooler pickles in bucket and shredded cheese in box. Fryer oil stored on floor in outside storage area. Manager moved all products to proper storage area during inspection.
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded, 2 high priority.
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed provolone cheese 55F, Swiss cheese 56F, American cheese 56F in sandwich make table overnight, per food handler.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed provolone cheese 55F, Swiss cheese 56F, American cheese 56F in sandwich make table overnight, per food handler. See stop sale.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at handwashing sink in kitchen. Food handler restocked paper towels.
Open dumpster lid. Observed open dumpster lid.
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed coffee cup in hand wash sink in kitchen area by three compartment sink. Sink used for other purposes.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed co2 tanks not secure by drink machine in kitchen area.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee phone and drink cup on food preparation area.
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 2 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed dishes stacked without properly drying
This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.