PALMAYRA CAFE & LOUNGE
3615 DUPONT AVE, SUITE 100, Jacksonville FL 32217
Last inspected Jun 13, 2025 · 8 visits since November 2023
□ Not on the state's active licence list
This licence isn't in DBPR's current active file, which usually means the business has closed, been sold, or let the licence lapse. Everything below belongs to this licence, not to whoever may be trading here now. The history stays public because it is a public record.
NOV 23
APR 24
FEB 25
MAR 25
JUN 25
≈ ERRATIC
5 inspections, swinging between B and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 2 flies In kitchen.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Jun 13, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jun 10, 2025Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 17 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority2 Intermediate12 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Establishment license expired. Establishment license expired. 06/01/2025
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. cooked rice and chicken 50°. Cooked chicken soup 50°.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Items In walk in cooler: Raw chicken at 50°. Butter 50° Raw hamburger meat 50° (3 rolls ) per Person In Charge, raw meats placed about 11 am after delivery. Items moved to walk in freezer for rapid cooling. cooked rice and chicken 50°. Cooked chicken soup 50°.
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ H. ALARAJ 5/19/25 Expired Certified Food Manager card.
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Large outside open air bbq grill by side of building. Has old coal In. Appears recently used. Note NO OUTDOORS COOKING OF FOODS ALLOWED.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Soiled exterior of equipment including handles to coolers. Multiple
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. Raw chicken at 50°. Butter 50° Raw hamburger meat 50° (3 rolls ) cooked rice and chicken 50°. Cooked chicken soup 50°. Per Person In Charge. Unit low on coolant/ Freon.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water on floor in walk in cooler 2.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Heavily soiled floor in walk in cooler 2.
Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle. Some grease on ground by outside grease container. Does not appear to be overflowing. Operator to clean grease on ground.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup around pipes in walk in freezer. Left hand side.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Soiled interior of oven.
Light not functioning. Light out In Walk in cooler 2.
Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Rear door with self closing mechanism disabled.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Wrapped single service to go containers on floor. Dry goods. Moved by manager.
Stored food not covered. Multiple prepped vegetables, grape leaves uncovered in walk in cooler 2. Multiple raw meats and cooked foods uncovered in walk in cooler 1.
Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Old equipment, tables, chairs, pop corn Machine. Outside rear kitchen.
Mar 12, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate9 Basic
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Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Plate Dates at frontline not covered. Covered by manger.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked meats made 2 days ago not date marked. Walk in cooler.
Bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance. Woman's restroom door left open. Closed by manger.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Soiled exterior of equipment including handles to coolers.
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Loose cove molding by mop sink.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee jacket by bulk food dispenser. Employee bag on mixer. Moved by manager Moved by manager.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors soiled. Kitchen dry goods. Walk in cooler.
Food stored on floor. Bags of ice on floor In walk in freezer. Moved by manager
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soiled Counters and shelves at kitchen. multiple. Soiled exterior of multiple Bulk food containers.
Stored food not covered. Multiple prepped meats uncovered in walk in cooler.
Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Old grill by rear of Establishment.
Feb 18, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate6 Basic
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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at multiple Hand Wash Sink.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Multiple cooked meats. Beef. Chicken made 2 days ago not date marked. Walk in cooler.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled chemical spray bottle at dry goods. Sanitizer. Degreaser.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Soiled exterior of equipment including handles to coolers. And microwave.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee jacket by bulk food dispenser. Moved by manager
Food stored on floor. Prepped chicken, beef on floor in walk in freezer and walk in cooler.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soiled exterior of multiple food containers. Dry goods. Soiled Counters and shelves at kitchen. multiple.
Stored food not covered. Prepped meats. Vegetables uncovered in walk in cooler. Walk in freezer.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Rear wall by Three compartment sink with black-like/ mold-like substance.
Propane tank (larger than 2.7 lb. water capacity/1 lb. gas capacity) located inside of the building. For reporting purposes only. 20 lb propane tank in kitchen. Moved by manager to car.
Apr 19, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Condensation or other drainage not disposed of according to law. Significant condensation drip from ceiling in walk in cooler.
Apr 17, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 16 violations recorded, 7 high priority.
7 High priority2 Intermediate7 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. employees put on gloves without washing hands.
Gyro meat in a broiler that is turned off. Gyro broiler turned off with chicken shawarma in grill. Person In Charge removed cone and placed in walk in cooler. Was placed about 45 mins before. (Internal temperature 49°. ) Per Person In Charge, motor for boiler not working.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 2 flies in kitchen.
Sewage/wastewater backing up through floor drains. Waste water backing up from outside floor drain. Outside rear of kitchen. Note : new pump for grease trap installed but using extension cord to power motor to operate temporarily. Service company arriving tomorrow to fix.
Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Multiple employees changed gloves between Tasks, going outside, handling soiled equipment, then did not wash hands
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Raw beef at 57°. Kitchen Reach in cooler. (Overnight temperatures )
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Raw beef at 57°. Kitchen Reach in cooler. (Overnight temperatures ) Sour creme at 55° kitchen in Reach in cooler.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at multiple Hand wash sinks.
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. No hot or cold water at rear kitchen Hand wash sink.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Soiled exterior of equipment including handles to coolers. Multiple.
Condensation or other drainage not disposed of according to law. Significant condensation drip from ceiling in walk in cooler.
Equipment in poor repair. motor for boiler not working.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Significant standing water in walk in cooler due to condensation drip.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soiled counters and shelves in kitchen throughout.
Stored food not covered. Multiple items in walk in cooler uncovered. Meats. Yogurt, prepped foods.
Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Multiple old equipment, old coolers, old cooking equipment outside rear of kitchen.
Propane tank (larger than 2.7 lb. water capacity/1 lb. gas capacity) located inside of the building. For reporting purposes only. 4 large LP tanks in kitchen.
Nov 15, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Unshielded lights in kitchen.
Nov 7, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 11 violations recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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Gyro meat in a broiler that is turned off. Gyro broiler not constantly rotating.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 2 flies In kitchen.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Establishment license expired 06/01/2023
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cut tomato in Reach in cooler kitchen 49°. Placed about 1 hr before. Moved by manager per Person In Charge service company on call.
Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Hand wash sink in rear kitchen by rear door removed.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Soiled exterior of equipment including handles to coolers. Multiple.
Equipment in poor repair. Gyro machine not constantly rotating. Per Person In Charge mother needs fixing.
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Unshielded lights in kitchen.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soiled counters and shelves in kitchen. Soiled exterior of food containers and equipment.
Stored food not covered. Uncovered meats In walk in cooler.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Leak under kitchen Hand wash sink.
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.