PALM RESTAURANT
9650 E BAY HARBOR DR, Miami Beach FL 33154 · (305)868-7256
Last inspected Jun 17, 2026 · 6 visits since January 2024
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5 inspections within 11 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
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. Info was provided and the owner printed it immediately.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Jun 17, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 findingsThe state's own report →
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment. Observed tags are not in order.
Expired chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling in prep room soiled with black mold-like substance.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water on floor in walk in cooler.
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Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed fan guard in meat walk in cooler soiled.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall in meat walk in cooler soiled with black mold-like substance.
Dec 11, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand wash sink in dish machine area.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at hand wash sink in dish machine area.
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. Observed 7 packs of commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged salmon not removed from packaging. Chef removed salmon from packaging.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside of white chest freezers.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed fan guards in walk in coolers soiled with dust debris.
Walk-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed shelves in seafood/pasta walk in cooler soiled with old food debris.
May 23, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed hose bibb near 3 compartment sink missing backflow preventer.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed scoop handle in contact with ice at bar area. Employee removed ice scoop.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed towels under cutting board at salad station. Operator removed towels.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed reach in cooler shelves rusted near produce walk in cooler.
Dec 4, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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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. Info was provided and the owner printed it immediately.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed some debris on slicer machine.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Missing sign at the hand sink located at the warewashing area. The sign was posted.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed accumulation of water inside helper prep cooler.
May 15, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Missing backflow on hose connection next to 3 compartment sink.
Raw or undercooked oysters offered and establishment has no consumer advisory sign provided on wall, menu, placard, table tent or by any other written means. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Consumer advisory was printed, but not posted. Person in charge posted it by the bar.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed scoop handle touching the crab cake mix. Employee removed it.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in cooler with accumulation of some debris ( the one at the end of the cook line ).
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Missing labels to identify flour and bread crumbs. Chef labeled the containers immediately.
Jan 19, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature.Observed beef above octopus inside walk in cooler. Person in charge changed the storage order immediately.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Missing backflow preventer on hose connection above the 3 compartment sink.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a dirty utensil inside the hand sink at the bar. Utensil was moved out immediately.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed a gap underneath exterior back door.
Straws provided for customer self-service not individually wrapped or in an approved dispenser. Straws were moved to behind the 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.