PALMERAS RESTAURANT AND GROCERY
105 N SUMMIT ST, Crescent City FL 32112 · 386.698.4672
Last inspected Aug 11, 2026 · 10 visits since October 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between B and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 6/1/2025. Operator paid during inspection.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $1,000
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5--2019019019 | Apr 5, 2019 | May 15, 2019 | $800 |
| 5--2018051382 | Sep 13, 2018 | Oct 29, 2018 | $200 |
Inspection history
10 visits, newest first
Aug 11, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 7 findingsThe state's own report →
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs on top shelf above ready to eat vegetables. Person in charge placed eggs on bottom shelf.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cut tomatoes (45F - Cold Holding); pico (46F - Cold Holding) in flip-top cooler after busy lunch rush. Person in charge placed in walk-in cooler too cool.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed no proof of current food handler training for food employees.
No sanitizer of any kind available for warewashing. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until sanitizer is available for warewashing. Observed only scented chlorine available for warewashing. Person in charge had employee go next door too get plain bleach.
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Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked
Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets on flip-top cooler torn.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets on flip-top cooler soiled with food debris.
Jun 19, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler gasket in poor repair next to grill station.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler shelves rusting.
Mar 31, 2026Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded.
0 High priority3 Intermediate5 Basic
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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. No proof that new employees are informed of their responsibilities.
No soap provided at handwash sink. No hand soap at hand wash sink in kitchen area. Operator replaced.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle with yellow liquid not labeled.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Soufflé cups in reach in cooler used to scoop food items. Operator discarded.
Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler gasket in poor repair next to grill station.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters in kitchen area soiled with grease build up.
Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. Odor in dining area of restaurant.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler shelves rusting.
Jul 23, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. No covered receptacle in women's restroom.
Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Walk in cooler floors not sealed or easily cleanable.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Triple door reach in cooler shelves soiled.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Reach n cooler back kitchen shelves rust pitted.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler shelves rusted.
Jul 16, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 6/1/2025. Operator paid during inspection.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. In reach in cooler near grill overnight cooked ground beef (44F - Cold Holding); cooked shredded chicken (44F - Cold Holding); cooked pork (45F - Cold Holding); shredded beef (45F - Cold Holding)
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In reach in cooler near grill cooked ground beef (44F - Cold Holding); cooked shredded chicken (44F - Cold Holding); cooked pork (45F - Cold Holding); shredded beef (45F - Cold Holding)
Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Sanitizer bucket 200+ppm. Operator remade 100ppm.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. No covered receptacle in women's restroom.
Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Walk in cooler floors not sealed or easily cleanable.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gaskets soiled.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Triple door reach in cooler shelves soiled.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Reach n cooler back kitchen shelves rust pitted.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler shelves rusted.
Dec 17, 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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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. Observed raw chicken out of commercial packaging on shelf in freezer over bags of broccoli medley. Operator moved chicken to correct shelf.
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed no consumer advisory on menu.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed trash can in women's bathroom with no lid.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed in kitchen dishes on drain board by 3 compartment sink stacked while still wet.
Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. Observed employee wash dishes with a bucket of soap and a wet towel and then rinse dishes with water from faucet at the 3 compartment sink. Employee did not sanitize any dishes.
Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Observed floors in walk in cooler not smooth, cleanable and in disrepair.
Jul 10, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 14 violations recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority4 Intermediate6 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Establishment license expired 6-1-2024. Operator renewed license while doing inspection. Operator renewed license during this inspection.
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. Observed raw chicken and beef over shrimp, not all products commercially packaged. Operator started to rearrange items to properly store.
Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. ambient shelled eggs (53F - Cold Holding) in reach in cooler on cookline. Operator stated the eggs were left out during breakfast rush. Operator placed shelled eggs back in cooler to chill. Discussed with operator about using time is a public health control for shelled eggs during breakfast. Distributed paperwork for time is a public health control during this inspection.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. butter (61F - Cold Holding) in glass door beverage cooler on front service line. Observed butter stored in bottom of cooler, with beverage bottles blocking the air flow above. Operator relocated butter to chill.
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. Operator unable to provide written procedures for clean up events. Distributed handout during this inspection.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand washing sink. Operator replaced paper towels during inspection.
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. Operator unable to provide proof that employees are informed of reporting symptoms related to food borne illnesses to person in charge. Distributed health form to operator during this inspection. Employees on duty read and signed during this inspection.
Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Multiple areas of rust in ice bin and deflector plate in back storage room.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed multiple ceiling tiles in prep / kitchen area not smooth and easily cleanable.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed silverware not inverted by food pick up window. Operator removed silverware to properly store.
Dead roaches on premises. Observed one dead roach in oven door. Operator cleaned and discarded.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gasket on walk in coolers and reach in cooler on cookline
Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Observed floor in walk in cooler not easily cleanable and in disrepair.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed a sealed box of single serve to go trays on floor under counter across from meat case on grocery side.employee removed box of to go trays to properly store.
Apr 25, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate7 Basic
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Container of medicine improperly stored. Vaseline by forks. Person in charge moved to store properly.
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. In reach in freezer; raw chicken over shrimp also raw sausage over French fries. Person in charge moved all around to store properly.
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk not dated. Person in charge dated yesterday.
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Establishment has only 1 certificate to view.
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. Fish thawing in reduced oxygen bag. Person in charge cut bag open.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Drink on slicer. Person in charge removed drink.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Underneath bot front and back door there is a gap allowing light in.
In-use wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Person in charge removed.
Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Establishment using sour cream containers to store items like beef in. Addressed and establishment emptied all containers into new containers.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. At table in dining area; single service spoon not all inverted. Person in charge inverted.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour not labeled. Person in charge labeled.
Oct 9, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Oct 5, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 12 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority4 Intermediate5 Basic
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Container of medicine improperly stored. Container of medicine stored on slicer in kitchen, person in charge removed.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs stored over ready to eat items in walk in cooler. Person in charge moved to appropriate location.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In walk in cooler beef, beef, potato, potato 44-46F. Ambient tenor unit 43F during inspection. Person in charge states has had door open frequently during morning prep.
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. No written procedures for biohazard cleanup. Emailed to operator during inspection.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards with black debris buildup.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Person in charge unable to provide probe thermometer during inspection. Purchased one during inspection.
Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed rust on interior of ice bin.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. In three door reach in cooler personal items stored over / alongside foods to be served to customers. Person in charge moved to appropriate location.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors showing wear in parts of kitchen. Debris buildup on floor around ice machine. Ceiling tiles in kitchen are porous.
Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation. Observed light visible through holes in external door to ice machine room. Also, light visible under front door.
Toilet/urinal not flushing/functioning properly. Urinal in mens restroom out of order.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed heads of lettuce stored over ready to eat items in walk in cooler. Also, potatoes uncovered in walk in cooler. Person in charge covered.
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.