POWER MEALS BY DAWN
323 10 AVE W UNIT 101, Palmetto FL 34221
Last inspected Aug 7, 2026 · 8 visits since July 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 13 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired 12-1-24.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Aug 7, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 7 findingsThe state's own report →
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand sink in back storage area. Operator replaced paper towels.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed employee food not identified and stored with food prepared for public.
Food stored on floor. Observed open bag of flour stored on floor near air fryers. Operator removed bag from floor.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup up in reach in freezer inside storage area near 3 compartment sink.
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In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed handle of scoop in direct contact with white rice inside of reach in cooler. Operator removed scoop from rice.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed blood on bottom of reach in cooler in dish washing storage area. Operator cleaned blood.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface in kitchen area.
May 4, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Operator had to rip out their existing triple sink and added a new one to the space they bought directly connected to their existing area. The area has a working hand sink and coolers.
Mar 3, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded.
0 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed their back hand sink with dusters placed inside. Operator removed them.
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Operator had to rip out their existing triple sink and added a new one to the space they bought directly connected to their existing area. The area has a working hand sink and coolers.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in their reach in freezer.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed utensil handles touching food in their rice and nuts containers. Operator removed the scoops.
Oct 31, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Pans stored on the hand wash sink in the three compartment sink area. Owner removed the pans.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone stored on a preparation table in the kitchen. Owner removed the phone.
Floors not maintained smooth and durable in the three compartment sink area.
Food stored on floor. Containers of garlic powder and cashews stored on the floor in the kitchen area. Owner placed the items on a shelf.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer on the shelves and under the condenser.
Mar 20, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 1 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired 12-1-24.
Oct 22, 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
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Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Observed a residential use only insecticide stored inside the establishment. Operator removed the insecticide.
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/ Observed expired: Dawn Morrison 6/15/23. Operations has another current food manager.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Operator did not have their license available at time of inspection.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed an employee wearing a watch while preparing food. Employee removed the watch.
Nov 7, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw eggs stored over prepared pancake batter. Operator moved eggs to bottom shelf.
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. Observed some employees with no written plan in place.
Jul 31, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw shell eggs over zucchini squash. Owner moved eggs.
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.