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PALMA

240 NW 8 AVE, Miami FL 33128

Last inspected Jul 23, 2025 · 5 visits since November 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats40
Risk levelRisk Level 1
LicenceSEA2328447
Grade history
NOV 23
APR 24
AUG 24
JUL 25
— STEADY

4 inspections within 14 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.
Intermediate/11-27-4
Badges — 1 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Inspection history

5 visits, newest first

Jul 23, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 findings
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine.
Intermediate/16-37-1
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Front counter area. Operator provided during inspection.
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site
No soap provided at handwash sink. Front counter area. Operator provided during inspection.
Intermediate/31B-03-4/Corrected On-Site
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Basic/50-09-4
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Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. Observed dishwashing machine at chlorine 00 ppm.
Basic/16-55-4
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Bathroom.
Basic/31B-04-4
The state's own report →
Aug 14, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
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. Provide during inspection.
Intermediate/11-27-4
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Basic/50-09-4
Food stored on floor. Observed plastic container with cook oil stored directly on floor front counter area.
Basic/08B-38-4
Aug 14, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Basic/50-09-4/Return visit Aug 14, 2024 · Time Extended
Apr 17, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded.

0 High priority4 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Juan Discano.
Intermediate/53A-01-7
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Front counter. Operator provided during inspection.
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
Intermediate/05-08-4
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Jose, Vitor Costa
Intermediate/53B-02-5
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Basic/50-09-4
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Front counter.
Basic/31B-04-4
Nov 20, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection

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

0 High priority5 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items.
Intermediate/11-07-5
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.
Intermediate/11-27-4
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
Intermediate/31B-02-4
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
Intermediate/05-08-4
No soap provided at handwash sink.
Intermediate/31B-03-4
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
Basic/31B-04-4

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.