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PALMY RA HOOKAH LOUNGE

2031 WILTON DR, Wilton Manors FL 33305

Last inspected Sep 29, 2025 · 7 visits since August 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.

Licence typeFood service
Licence1625363
Grade history
DEC 23
AUG 24
DEC 24
MAR 25
SEP 25
▼ IMPROVING

5 inspections trending up, 15 points better than where it started.

Worst finding on record
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
High priority/50-17-3
Badges — none earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Disciplinary actions

1 case · $250

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
2--2023024204Apr 7, 2023Sep 22, 2023$250

Inspection history

7 visits, newest first

Sep 29, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

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
Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Intermediate/53B-05-5
Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. Observed chemical mixing chamber with build up of debris.
Basic/16-03-4
Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed 3 compartment sink leaking.
Basic/29-08-4
Mar 19, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. Observed inside mixing cup.
Basic/16-03-4/Repeat Violation
Plumbing system in disrepair. Drain under 3 compartment sink leaking.
Basic/29-08-4/Repeat Violation
Water draining onto floor surface from dish machine drain.
Basic/29-03-4
Dec 20, 2024Inspection 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 ▾
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
High priority/50-17-3
No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at warewashing machine.
Intermediate/16-37-1
Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
Basic/16-03-4
Plumbing system in disrepair. Ice machine not draining melted ice.
Basic/29-08-4
Aug 9, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Operator will print and post.
Intermediate/02B-02-5/Corrective Action Taken
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Basic/50-09-4
Jan 16, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Dec 14, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded.

0 High priority4 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 7 findings ▾
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
Intermediate/53A-03-7/Warning
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed multiple pot lids in kitchen hand washing sink. Operator removed.
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
No soap provided at handwash sink behind front counter.
Intermediate/31B-03-4/Warning
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed Rice, Baba ganoush, marinated chicken, all from 48 hours with no date marks.
Intermediate/02C-02-5/Repeat Violation/Warning
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Basic/50-09-4/Warning
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed partial drink bottle on spice shelf above prep table in kitchen. Operator removed.
Basic/12B-07-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees behind front counter.
Basic/31B-04-4/Warning
Aug 15, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 10 violations recorded, 2 high priority.

2 High priority4 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 10 findings ▾
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef and raw chicken stored over ready to eat rice and ready to eat lettuce in storage area reach in. Operator stored all items properly.
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site/Admin Complaint
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken stored over raw beef in cookline flip top. Operator stored all items properly.
High priority/08A-20-5/Corrected On-Site
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cookline cutting board.
Intermediate/22-02-4
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Cookline. Operator replaced.
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
Intermediate/05-08-4
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Hummus and hummara per operator prepared 2 days ago. Operator properly date marked.
Intermediate/02C-02-5/Corrected On-Site
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Basic/16-21-4
Cookline - Reach-in cooler- flip top - interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Basic/22-16-4
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Around fryer.
Basic/36-73-4/Repeat Violation
Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
Basic/22-08-4

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.