PALMS GRILLE
16102 EMERALD ESTATE DR, Weston FL 33331 · 305-600-3816
Last inspected Apr 21, 2026 · 8 visits since August 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
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. Poster emailed to operator
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2026027233 | Feb 19, 2026 | May 6, 2026 | $400 |
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Apr 21, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Feb 19, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 4 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw salmon stored over cooked turkey burger patties not all commercially packaged in reach in freezer. Employee store correctly.
Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands. Observed server drop off dirty dishes and then handled single serve items without washing hands. Server washed hands.
Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants.
Stored food not covered. Observed fries and sweet fries in containers not covered. Employee covered.
Oct 21, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
6 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed at reach in freezers -Raw pork (not commercially packaged) stored over cookies. Raw stuffed chicken (not commercially packaged)stored over cooked beef. Employee removed and stored correctly.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed at reach in cooler - on-site Garlic sauce marked 9/30/25
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed at reach in cooler - on-site Garlic sauce marked 9/30/25
Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands. Observed employee dropped off soiled plates then proceeded to grab plated food. Employee washed hands properly.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at flip top cooler - heart of palm (45F - Cold Holding) as per employee item not portioned or prepared today. Item held out of temperature for unknown time. See stop sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at flip top cooler - heart of palm (45F - Cold Holding) as per employee item not portioned or prepared today. Item held out of temperature for unknown time. See stop sale.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed large white cutting board.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed operator engaged in food preparation with bracelet on left wrist.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed operator engaged in food preparation without hair restraint.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed on short speed rack next to cook line - scallops thawing at room temperature (30F) operator ran item under water.
Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Observed soiled floor between equipment throughout kitchen.
Mar 28, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate5 Basic
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No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. Operator couldn't find device.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed in flip top cooler across from grill - cooked mushrooms without date mark.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed under sink in cook line - spay bottle unlabeled.
Clean equipment/utensils not stored at least 6 inches above the floor. Observed in kitchen racks of clean plates not stored at least 6 inches above floor.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed in kitchen.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed personal phone stored on preparation counter. Employee stored correctly.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop stored in bucket.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed throughout kitchen. Employee stored correctly.
Dec 11, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed at mop sink.
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed smoked Nova salmon platter not identified as raw.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at handwashing sink in kitchen next to exit door in kitchen. Operator provided item.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed at ice machine next to dishwasher machine
Mar 21, 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
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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. Poster emailed to operator
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Large ice machine in rear kitchen, employee cleaned and sanitized
Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Prep table in cook line, two soiled wiping cloths, employee removed.
Aug 11, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 9, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 11 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority0 Intermediate7 Basic
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Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Main kitchen at 3 compartment sink- observed spray bottle of Home Defense insect killer on equipment shelf.
Raw animal food stored in same container as ready-to-eat food. Cook line reach in freezer- observed open bag raw shrimp being stored with ready to eat vegetables.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cook line low boy cooler- observed chicken soup, tilapia, mashed potatoes, marinara, vegetables, cheese sauce, pasta, raw beef patties, skirt steak temperature ranges 48-51. Low boy cooler ambient temperature 44 degrees F. See Stop Sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cook line low boy cooler- observed chicken soup, tilapia, mashed potatoes, marinara, vegetables, cheese sauce, pasta, raw beef patties, skirt steak temperature ranges 48-51. Low boy cooler ambient temperature 44 degrees F. See Stop Sale.
Clean equipment/utensils not stored at least 6 inches above the floor. Main kitchen salad station- observed crates of clean plates being stored on the floor.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Main kitchen salad station cold holding unit- observed employee beverage cup on prep table. Employee removed cup.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Main kitchen salad station cold holding unit- observed employee's cellphone and personal bag at cold holding unit prep table. Employee removed items.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Main kitchen walk in cooler #2- observed employee bottle of coconut water inside cooler. Employee removed coconut water.
Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Main kitchen cook line- observed wiping cloth on cold holding unit prep table. Employee removed wiping cloth.
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.