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PALM TREE CLUB

1819 79 ST CSWY, North Bay Village FL 33141 · 7864852020

Last inspected Feb 19, 2026 · 7 visits since December 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats80
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA2319027
Grade history
MAY 24
APR 25
APR 25
SEP 25
FEB 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 6 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Worst finding on record
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed egg noodles (46 F - Cold Holding) Pico de gallo (49 F - Cold Holding) cooked potatoes (48 F - Cold Holding)
High priority/01B-02-5
Badges — 2 earned
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Inspection history

7 visits, newest first

Feb 19, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 findings
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand wash sink near 3 compartment sink. Employee provided paper towels.
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed exterior of dish machine soiled with debris.
Basic/16-21-4
Ceiling tile missing. Observed 3 ceiling tiles in kitchen missing.
Basic/36-36-4
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs stored on handle in kitchen. Chef removed tongs.
Basic/10-20-4/Corrected On-Site
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Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed lights in kitchen missing shield. Observed light bulb in walk in cooler missing glass cover.
Basic/38-07-4/Repeat Violation
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed fan guards in walk in cooler in kitchen soiled with dust debris.
Basic/23-03-4/Repeat Violation
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Sep 26, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed establishment utilizes quaternary and chlorine sanitizer. Observed o chlorine sanitizer strips for dish machine.
Intermediate/16-37-1
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior of left ice machine soiled.
Basic/22-20-5
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles in front of walk in cooler soiled with grease buildup.
Basic/36-34-5
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed lights in prep area near walk in cooler missing light shields.
Basic/38-07-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed fan guards inside walk in cooler soiled with dust debris.
Basic/23-03-4
Apr 28, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection

Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Observed: No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Priority: Intermediate
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site
Observed: Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle with sanitizer at bar not labeled. Priority: Intermediat
Intermediate/41-17-4
Observed: Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior of ice machine soiled. Priority: Basic
Basic/22-20-5
Observed: Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside of walk in freezer. Priority: Basic
Basic/14-69-4
Observed: In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs stored on oven door handle. Chef removed tongs. Priority: Basic
Basic/10-20-4/Corrected On-Site
Apr 28, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle with sanitizer at bar not labeled.
Intermediate/41-17-4
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior of ice machine soiled.
Basic/22-20-5
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside of walk in freezer.
Basic/14-69-4
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs stored on oven door handle. Chef removed tongs.
Basic/10-20-4/Corrected On-Site
May 14, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed scoop with no handle inside of shredded cheese at cook line. Employee removed scoop.
Basic/14-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed in employee restroom.
Basic/32-12-5
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed box of single service cups stored on floor at entrance of main kitchen. Operator removed item off of the floor.
Basic/25-05-4/Corrected On-Site
Mar 11, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Dec 18, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 13 recorded, 2 high priority.

2 High priority3 Intermediate8 Basic
Show 13 findings ▾
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed egg noodles (46 F - Cold Holding) Pico de gallo (49 F - Cold Holding) cooked potatoes (48 F - Cold Holding)
High priority/01B-02-5
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed egg noodles (46 F - Cold Holding) Pico de gallo (49 F - Cold Holding) cooked potatoes (48 F - Cold Holding)
High priority/03A-02-5
Food thermometer(s) not calibrated according to manufacturer's specifications. Observed probe thermometer not calibrated. Operator calibrated thermometer during inspection.
Intermediate/05-07-4/Corrected On-Site
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. Observed no employee reporting agreements. Operator was provided form.
Intermediate/11-26-1/Corrective Action Taken
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed bottle of bleach not labeled.
Intermediate/41-17-4
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed pots not inverted at shelf located near 3 sink compartment.
Basic/24-05-4
Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed reach in cooler in the middle of the line not keeping the cold temperatures. Chef called the technician to check it, discarded the food from yesterday and placed ice bath underneath the new food items.
Basic/14-74-7/Corrective Action Taken
Food stored on floor. Observed 2 boxes of fish stored on floor of walk in freezer at the entrance of the kitchen.
Basic/08B-38-4
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs stored on oven door handle.
Basic/10-20-4/Repeat Violation
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed missing light shield cover over cook line.
Basic/38-07-4
No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment. As per General Manager, mop sink was removed.
Basic/29-27-4
Open dumpster lid.
Basic/33-16-4
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop not stored to dry near entrance of main kitchen.
Basic/42-01-4

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.