PALERMO PUERTO RICAN KITCHEN
556 KINSLEY AVE, Orange Park FL 32073 · 904-269-6935
Last inspected Jun 16, 2026 · 8 visits since November 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Plantains held in bowl under expo heat lamp at 113F. Per operator, plantains prepared appropriately 15 minutes prior. Employee heated plantains to 207F.
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5--2026039278 | Apr 15, 2026 | Jul 7, 2026 | $400 |
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Jun 16, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Garlic in oil on counter with ice on only the bottom of the container at 75F. Per employee, garlic placed out 30 minutes prior. Operator will now hold hot and garlic was placed on steam well.
Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Wiping cloth solution on cook line tested at 200ppm. Operator remade solution to 100ppm chlorine.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwash sink by dishmachine block by a cart. Cart was moved.
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Wiping cloth solution at service station tested at 0ppm chlorine. Operator remade solution to 100ppm chlorine.
Apr 16, 2026□ Emergency Order Callback CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Apr 16, 2026■ Emergency Order Callback Not CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit while the kitchen was already shut. The problems had not been fixed, so the closure stayed in place. 1 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Approximately 196 rodent droppings found in the following areas; 7 rodent droppings at the water heater 40 rodent droppings in cubby by dry storage room 15 rodent droppings under chemical rack 7 rodent droppings to left side of prep table by chest reach-in freezer 10 rodent droppings under shelving across from the office 1 rodent dropping under clean pan storage rack 3 rodent droppings in corner by slicer 11 rodent droppings under table and rack at far service station 2 rodent droppings in "employee only" store room Approximately 100 rodent droppings in fire riser room located in the dining room
Apr 15, 2026■ Emergency order recommendedRoutine Inspection
Ordered shut on the spot. 7 violations recorded, 4 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
4 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Container of medicine improperly stored. Container of pain reliever stored on shelf over the flip top reach in cooler in kitchen. Employee removed medicine from shelf.
Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dishmachine tested at 0ppm chlorine. Service call made during inspection.
Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Approximately 196 rodent droppings found in the following areas; 7 rodent droppings at the water heater 40 rodent droppings in cubby by dry storage room 15 rodent droppings under chemical rack 7 rodent droppings to left side of prep table by chest reach-in freezer 10 rodent droppings under shelving across from the office 1 rodent dropping under clean pan storage rack 3 rodent droppings in corner by slicer 11 rodent droppings under table and rack at far service station 2 rodent droppings in "employee only" store room Approximately 100 rodent droppings in fire riser room located in the dining room
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Four packages of vacuum packaged completely thawed mahi in drawer in kitchen.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwash sink by dishmachine blocked by a cart. Cart was moved.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at handwash sink by dishmachine. Operator replaced towels.
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. See stop sale. Four packages of vacuum packaged completely thawed mahi in drawer in kitchen.
Nov 5, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Plantains held in bowl under expo heat lamp at 113F. Per operator, plantains prepared appropriately 15 minutes prior. Employee heated plantains to 207F.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Threaded faucet with attached hose between utility sink and handwash sink in kitchen missing a vacuum breaker.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Open employee bottle of water in reach in cooler by fryer above customer food. Employee removed beverage from cooler and stored properly.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler shelves have rust.
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Wiping cloth solution I kitchen tested at 0ppm chlorine. Employee remade solution to 100ppm chlorine.
May 15, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Sautéed mushrooms in reach in cooler in kitchen with no date marking. Operator states made on Sunday and properly labeled sautéed mushrooms.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled spray bottles at hand wash sink at back prep and at hand wash sink at front counter not labeled. Operator labeled both as bleach.
Grease receptacle lid open, broken, or missing. Grease container lid in dumpster enclosure is open.
Open dumpster lid. Left dumpster lid is open.
Mar 22, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Employee washed scoop utensil in utility sink with soap then placed in clean utensil storage drawer. No sanitizer was used and no air dry. Utensil still had food debris on food contact surface. Operator removed and placed at three compartment sink for proper cleaning and sanitizing.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Container of completely thawed individual packages of cod in reduced oxygen packaging that states to remove from package prior to thawing
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. See stop sale. Container of completely thawed individual packages of cod in reduced oxygen packaging that states to remove from package prior to thawing on prep table.
Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. Hot water faucet valve missing and slow draining at hand wash sink in prep area. Employee went to get parts during inspection.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Cod thawing in container of standing water on back prep table.
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer solution in kitchen tested at 0ppm chlorine. Operator remade solution to 50ppm chlorine.
Nov 14, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. House prepared fresh garlic and oil at 56F in ice bath on counter. Per employee, mixture placed out on counter approximately 30 minutes prior. Employee placed mixture in reach in freezer. Temperature 30 minutes later at 41F. Inspector recommended considering using time controls.
Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Sanitizer bucket next to tea machine at front counter tested at 400ppm chlorine. Operator remade solution to 50ppm chlorine.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand wash sink in employee restroom. Operator replenished towels.
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. Establishment is missing eight employee food reporting agreements
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee beverage on shelf above steam table and prep area. Employee moved beverage to appropriate location.
Equipment in poor repair. Walk in cooler gasket in disrepair. Operator states replacement is on order.
Open dumpster lid. Both dumpster lids are missing. Top hinges present from where the lids were attached.
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Sanitizer solution bucket on the floor at dish machine. Employee moved to bucket to counter.
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.