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PALMS GRILL

1941 PEMBROKE RD, Hollywood FL 33020 · 754-232-1170

Last inspected Jun 3, 2026 · 4 visits since November 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats10
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA1622763
Grade history
NOV 23
SEP 24
OCT 25
JUN 26
▼ IMPROVING

4 inspections trending up, 22 points better than where it started.

Worst finding on record
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. -Observed hotel and restaurant license expired on 12/01/2022.
High priority/50-17-3/Admin Complaint
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★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

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Disciplinary actions

1 case · $200

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
2--2023064998Nov 7, 2023Apr 22, 2024$200

Inspection history

4 visits, newest first

Jun 3, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection

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

0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Cleaning supplies in hand sink at front counter. Manager removed items.
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Corrected On-Site
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Both restrooms doors not self closing.
Basic/32-04-4
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. No covered receptacle in women's restroom.
Basic/32-12-6
Oct 10, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed at mop sink with hose attached
High priority/29-34-4
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. 2 provided. Employee states hired more than 60 days no proof of food handler certification
Intermediate/53B-02-5
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Knife stored in standing water or 74F at knife cleaning device on front line. Operator removed, discarded water and cleaned and sanitized knife
Basic/10-07-4/Corrected On-Site
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed corner menu board light not shielded at front counter, above front line
Basic/38-07-4
Sep 12, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection

Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
Basic/32-04-4
Nov 7, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 6 violations recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. -Observed hotel and restaurant license expired on 12/01/2022.
High priority/50-17-3/Admin Complaint
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. -Observed coffee scoop stored inside handwash sink. Operator removed
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Corrected On-Site
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. -Observed 2 C02 tanks in storage area not secured.
Basic/51-11-4
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Basic/50-09-4
Food stored on floor. -Observed case with marinara sauce stored on walk in cooler floor.
Basic/08B-38-4
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. -Observed sugar removed from the original container not identified by common name.
Basic/02D-01-5

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.