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PALM CAFE

1143 MICHIGAN BLVD, Dunedin FL 34698 · 727.298.3322

Last inspected Apr 29, 2026 · 7 visits since August 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats24
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA6217417
Grade history
APR 24
DEC 24
APR 25
JAN 26
APR 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 25 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Worst finding on record
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. Provided operator with form HR 5030-104
Intermediate/11-27-4/Warning
Badges — 1 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

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Inspection history

7 visits, newest first

Apr 29, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior of ice chutes on ice machine soiled with debris. Operator cleaned chutes during visit.
Intermediate/22-02-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board grooved on cook operator disposed of grooved board and up is using I grooved board..
Basic/14-09-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone over prep table with plastic wrap and hot holding unit. Operator moved phone.
Basic/40-06-5/Corrected On-Site
Mar 10, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jan 5, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 7 findings ▾
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Sanitizer bucket stored on prep table. Operator moved sanitizer bucket to proper area.
High priority/41-10-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
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. Provided operator with form HR 5030-104
Intermediate/11-27-4/Warning
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards grooved near oven soiled with food debris
Intermediate/22-02-4/Repeat Violation/Warning
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. No proof of any training for all employees.
Intermediate/53B-01-5/Warning
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting boards grooved near oven.
Basic/14-09-4/Warning
Dead roaches on premises. 1 Dead roach found in chemical storage closet. 4 roach egg casings in chemical storage closet Operator removed egg casings and roach, cleaned and sanitized area.
Basic/35A-03-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee beverage over food prep table in kitchen. Operator moved beverage.
Basic/12B-07-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Apr 15, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. vegetable soup (49F - Cooling) operator states that the soup was cooked yesterday and a temperature was not taken to ensure that the temperature dropped to 41F. See stop sale.
High priority/03D-02-5/Warning
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. vegetable soup (49F - Cooling)
High priority/01B-02-5/Warning
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. Stained cutting boards on flip top cooler.
Intermediate/22-02-4/Warning
Dec 10, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Sanitizer stored on prep table.discussed with operator the need to keep sanitizer stored away from food and clean equipment.
High priority/41-10-4/Corrected On-Site
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Basic/14-09-4
Apr 8, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 8, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Cook line paper towel lining leafy greans
High priority/14-86-1/Repeat Violation
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Chicken breast, pork, bologna. Operator able to determine prep date and will date accordingly
Intermediate/02C-02-5
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Basic/13-03-4/Repeat Violation

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.