PALM RESTAURANT
5800 UNIVERSAL BLVD, Orlando FL 32819 · 407-503-7256
Last inspected Aug 10, 2026 · 7 visits since August 2023
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5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw ground beef over raw fish in reach door reach in cooler on cooks line
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Aug 10, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 9 findingsThe state's own report →
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw ground beef over raw fish in reach door reach in cooler on cooks line
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Commercially package ROP tuna not removed from package when thawed and states on package
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. In silverware caddy in dish room Chef removed
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Pantry station
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Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
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. Tuna in walk in cooler
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Yogurt In under counter reach in cooler on cooks line
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer by condenser at the outside walk in cooler.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Shelf Above pantry station
Feb 3, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw seared carpaccio plates over cookie pucks in double door reach in freezer.
Clams tag removed from original container prior to container being emptied in walk in cooler
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Bag in pantry station
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Bar area by service well
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Under table to loading area of dish machine
Jul 28, 2025Inspection 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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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Measuring cup in hand sink next to cooks line
Spray bottle blue containing toxic substance not labeled on chemical shelf outside of employee restroom
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Sugar ingredient bin in dry storage room
Ice buildup in single door reach-in freezer avpcorss from protein walk in cooler
Jan 27, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw commercially portioned steaks over cooked pork belly in walk in cooler
In-use ice paddle stored on soiled surface between uses. Ledge of ice machine
Interior of oven has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Cook line closest to steamer
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Single door reach in cooler across from fryer and under counter reach in dolled across from this single door cooler
Water leaking from or faucet at three compartment sink
Jul 30, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw quail eggs over cooked lobster in single door reach west to steamer on cooks line
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair by drain at the dish machine in the kitchen
One Light not functioning on hood on cooks line
Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Next to clean equipment on table outside walk in coolers
Jan 9, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Floor area(s) covered with standing water in dish room
Stored food not covered. House made chips in dry stock room
Aug 17, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw ground beef and pork over raw lamb chops and whole muscle beef on speed rack in walk in cooler
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb under dish machine is dish room
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Pantry station
Some Clam//oyster tags not marked with last date served.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Dish room
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. On top of ready in cooler across from fryers on cook line.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Cornstarch lexon in dry stock room
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.