PALMS FISH CAMP
6359 HECKSCHER DR, Jacksonville FL 32226 · 904 240 1636
Last inspected Jan 6, 2026 · 8 visits since November 2023
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5 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best on record.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Ham 50f cooked beef 51f. Placed on ice to cool down. In pizza cooler
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Jan 6, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findingsThe state's own report →
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. Kyle
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. Snapper in walk in cooler thawed in packet Mahi thawed in drawer manager states just thawed under running water removed from packets
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Kyle on line wearing rubber bracelets, removed
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Bags of salt for water filter stored on floor in dry storage area,
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Open dumpster lid. Closed
Aug 26, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 25, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Large raw shrimp 47f small raw shrimp 50f oysters 50f crab cakes 53f calamari 48f in reach in flip top cooler across from the fryers, placed more ice on foods
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. On non-chemical side of splitter, manager provided back flow
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Multiple bottles, manager removed to service
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. Tuna in bag sealed, manager states thawed this morning and removed vacuum
Dead roaches on premises. 4 dead roaches in back mop sink area, swept and removed
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Personal drink on line Personal drink in glass cooler in kitchen Discarded
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan covers in walk in cooler soiled with dust
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Clear and metal pans on clean drying rack with old prep stickers, moved
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Large white container with sugar, manager labeled
Feb 25, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. 0 ppms, bucket empty, chemical changed. 100 ppms
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shelled eggs stored over potatoes and vegetables in walk in cooler. Manager moved to store correctly
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda gun solid
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Clear spray bottles with blue and gold. Dumped
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Handsinks in kitchen, printed and posted
Open dumpster lid.
Vending machine exterior soiled. Fan covers in walk in cooler
Waste line missing at soda gun holster. At bar area
Oct 22, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority4 Intermediate5 Basic
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Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. 16 packs of mahi
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Ham 50f cooked beef 51f. Placed on ice to cool down. In pizza cooler
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Hose bib on faucet in back prep area under handsink, placed on at time of inspection
Clams/mussels/oysters tag removed from original container prior to container being emptied. Box of oysters stored in walk in cooler, tag removed unable to to found
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener soiled, sent to dish to wash
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. August 2024 4 employees
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Clear spray bottles either blue substance inside, manager labeled
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. Mahi thawed from 2 days ago in walk in cooler
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Personal drinks on prep areas and next to front line cooler
Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Pizza cooler
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan covers soiled in walk in cooler
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Pizza cooler and line cooler, pooling water
Jun 14, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw Fish and shrimp over cooked crawfish, moved
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. On hose bib near handsink on prep line, provided
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Blue substance in clear bottle, manager labeled
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice machine lightly soiled
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cups used to scoop okra, moved
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Fan covers in walk in cooler
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. Tuna in vacuum seal in reach in cooler, manager opened seal
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Personal drinks stored on prep area
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Keys stored top of clean plate on prep line. Cell phones stored on prep area Purses stored in black hot holding warmer
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employee scooping okra with multiple bracelets going up her arm, removed
Nov 6, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Nov 3, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 7 violations recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dish Machine chlorine 0 ppm. Person In Charge set up Three compartment sink Quaternary ammonium 300 ppm.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Scallops 48°. Seafood 46°. Walk in cooler. Per Person In Charge placed about 3 hrs before. Items iced down by manager. Sausage 48°. Cheese. 48°. Make table by pizza oven. Items moved to bottom cooler.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. over stacked corn. steam table. (110F - Hot Holding) reheated to 175 ° by manager.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Vacuum breaker missing at non chemical side of splitter at mop sink.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee beverage container by prep table. Moved by manager.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Gap at base of rear door. (Daylight visible ).
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels on exterior of cleaned containers. Dry rack.
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.