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SALT & PALM CATERING

150 E CENTRAL BLVD, Orlando FL 32801

Last inspected Dec 22, 2025 · 7 visits since December 2023

Licence typeCaterer
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceCAT5811877
Grade history
MAR 24
SEP 24
MAR 25
SEP 25
DEC 25
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5 inspections, swinging between A and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.

Worst finding on record
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. 5lbs of pico temping at 50F in walk in cooler. Per operator item was in walk in overnight
High priority/01B-02-5
Badges — none earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Disciplinary actions

1 case · $200

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
4--2022019089Feb 9, 2022May 12, 2022$200

Inspection history

7 visits, newest first

Dec 22, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Basic/22-20-5
Ceiling tile missing. In entryway to kitchen
Basic/36-36-4
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice bucket. Operator immediately inverted
Basic/24-05-4/Corrected On-Site
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets in first reach in cooler at front line of kitchen
Basic/23-03-4
Sep 2, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

Met inspection standards. 14 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

Recorded at 4963 NEW BROAD ST, Orlando — this licence has since moved.

1 High priority3 Intermediate10 Basic
Show 14 findings ▾
Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Paper towels used to stored cook line stuffed jalapeños on tray in walk in cooler
High priority/14-86-1/Corrected On-Site
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener
Intermediate/22-02-4
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Green scrub pad in hand sink at cook line Wiping cloth in hand sink in back prep area
Intermediate/31A-11-4
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Fried eggs (served uncooked per owner) on lunch menu for Classico Bandejita Power ball Menu items Owner correcting menus at this time
Intermediate/02B-01-5
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board on make table cooler at cook line
Basic/14-09-4
Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. At cook line over stoves while facility is open and operating
Basic/14-42-4
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs on oven door
Basic/10-20-4
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Wet paper towel under cutting board on prep table
Basic/21-04-4
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave at expo line
Basic/22-08-4
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand sink at separate bar area for Wildflower Bites and a cocktails
Basic/31B-04-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Back side of microwave at expo line over steam table at cook line has debris build up Fan covers in walk in cooler in back prep area by Wallflower bar
Basic/23-03-4
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water in bottom of reach in cooler at cook line
Basic/29-49-6
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Shrimp thawing in basin of prep sink at room temperature, items still par frozen. Corrosive action taken and placed bags in container into walk in cooler
Basic/06-01-5
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Main walk in cooler for kitchen has rusted shelves
Basic/14-17-4
Mar 5, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

Recorded at 4963 NEW BROAD ST, Orlando — this licence has since moved.

1 High priority0 Intermediate8 Basic
Show 9 findings ▾
Food stored in ice used for drinks. See stop sale. Bottles of coke stored in back ice machine Operator removed drinks and will have ice removed and ice bin cleaned
High priority/08B-56-4/Repeat Violation
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of back ice machine soiled
Basic/22-20-5
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Employee restroom closes but not tight fitting
Basic/32-04-4/Repeat Violation
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Make table cut boards grooved
Basic/14-09-4
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Drink on prep table next to where employee prepping meat. Operator removed drink
Basic/12B-07-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Equipment in poor repair. Oven door does not stay closed. Using cardboard to keep door closed back walk in cooler dripping water into bucket
Basic/14-11-5
Food stored on floor. Case oil on floor Operator removed off floor
Basic/08B-38-4/Corrected On-Site
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No hand wash sign hand sink cook line
Basic/31B-04-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets make table soiled
Basic/23-03-4
Sep 25, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 15 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

Recorded at 4963 NEW BROAD ST, Orlando — this licence has since moved.

3 High priority1 Intermediate11 Basic
Show 15 findings ▾
Food stored in ice used for drinks. See stop sale. Employee had drink stored in ice machine. Advised operator to remove and discard all ice, clean and sanitize ice machine
High priority/08B-56-4/Repeat Violation
Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product. Employee stored drink in ice machine
High priority/01B-03-5/Repeat Violation
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. carnitas (112F) hot holding 30 minutes per operator on top of steam well. Advised operator to reheat to 165F for temperature recovery and to store products inside steam well
High priority/03B-01-6/Corrective Action Taken
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Intermediate/53B-13-5
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Employee bathroom door does not close completely
Basic/32-04-4
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
Basic/51-11-4/Corrected On-Site
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. In employee bathroom
Basic/32-12-5
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee Drink on shelf over steam well
Basic/12B-07-4/Corrected On-Site
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Bar tender and server wearing watches and bracelets
Basic/13-07-4/Corrected On-Site
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor in between and under cooking equipment Floor in walk in freezer
Basic/36-73-4/Repeat Violation
Food stored on floor. Boxed oil on floor
Basic/08B-38-4
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of both microwaves on cookline Can opener blade. Operator removed to be cleaned. Soda gun nozzle at bar
Basic/22-08-4/Corrective Action Taken/Repeat Violation
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Shelf under microwaves on cook line
Basic/23-03-4
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Beef thawing in sink no running water. Operator turned cool running water over beef.
Basic/06-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Second walk in cooler is leaking from piping. Dripping into bucket.
Basic/29-11-4
Jun 3, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

Recorded at 4963 NEW BROAD ST, Orlando — this licence has since moved.

2 High priority3 Intermediate9 Basic
Show 15 findings ▾
Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 2dented cans of tomatoes. 12oz. Operator tossed
High priority/01B-01-4/Warning/Return visit Jun 3, 2024 · Time Extended
Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product. 2 canned employee drinks in big ice bin
High priority/01B-03-5/Warning/Return visit Jun 3, 2024 · Time Extended
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda nozzles at bar
Intermediate/22-02-4/Warning/Return visit Jun 3, 2024 · Time Extended
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Ceviche on menu is partially cooked per operator. Is then made with lime juice.
Intermediate/02B-01-5/Warning/Return visit Jun 3, 2024 · Operator marked all seafood with * disclosure. Advised to immediately only mark ceviche since that is the item served undercooked Time Extended Corrective Action Taken
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.
Intermediate/53B-14-5/Warning/Return visit Jun 3, 2024 · Time Extended
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Both cutting boards on main prep coolers
Basic/14-09-4/Warning/Return visit Jun 3, 2024 · Time Extended
Employee beverage container in ice machine/ice bin. 2 canned employee drinks in big ice bin. Advised operator to remove then to empty ice and clean and sanitize ice bin. Operator took immediate action
Basic/12B-14-4/Corrective Action Taken/Warning/Return visit Jun 3, 2024 · Time Extended
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Keys over prep table
Basic/40-06-5/Corrected On-Site/Warning/Return visit Jun 3, 2024 · Time Extended
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Grease on floor under cooking equipment in kitchen Floor of walk in freezer has debri
Basic/36-73-4/Warning/Return visit Jun 3, 2024 · Time Extended
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of all 3 microwaves on cook line. Also underneath
Basic/22-08-4/Warning/Return visit Jun 3, 2024 · Time Extended
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. at end of cook line by flat top
Basic/31B-04-4/Warning/Return visit Jun 3, 2024 · Time Extended
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Sides of fryers
Basic/23-03-4/Warning/Return visit Jun 3, 2024 · Time Extended
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Coconut drink with straw over open container of Chicken and beef in walk in cooler
Basic/12B-13-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning/Return visit Jun 3, 2024 · Time Extended
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water beer cooler at bar
Basic/29-49-6/Warning/Return visit Jun 3, 2024 · Time Extended
- From initial inspection : Propane tank (larger than 2.7 lb. water capacity/1 lb. gas capacity) located inside of the building. For reporting purposes only. Red gasoline tank and Empty propane tank inside building by ice machine. Oper removed to outside
/48-04-4/Corrected On-Site/Return visit Jun 3, 2024 · Time Extended
Mar 26, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 15 recorded, 2 high priority.

Recorded at 4963 NEW BROAD ST, Orlando — this licence has since moved.

2 High priority3 Intermediate10 Basic
Show 16 findings ▾
Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 2dented cans of tomatoes. 12oz. Operator tossed
High priority/01B-01-4/Warning
Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product. 2 canned employee drinks in big ice bin
High priority/01B-03-5/Warning
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda nozzles at bar
Intermediate/22-02-4/Warning
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Ceviche on menu is partially cooked per operator. Is then made with lime juice.
Intermediate/02B-01-5/Warning
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.
Intermediate/53B-14-5/Warning
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Both cutting boards on main prep coolers
Basic/14-09-4/Warning
Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead Roach in light shield above warewashing area. Operator immediately discarded
Basic/35A-03-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Employee beverage container in ice machine/ice bin. 2 canned employee drinks in big ice bin. Advised operator to remove then to empty ice and clean and sanitize ice bin. Operator took immediate action
Basic/12B-14-4/Corrective Action Taken/Warning
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Keys over prep table
Basic/40-06-5/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Grease on floor under cooking equipment in kitchen Floor of walk in freezer has debri
Basic/36-73-4/Warning
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of all 3 microwaves on cook line. Also underneath
Basic/22-08-4/Warning
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. at end of cook line by flat top
Basic/31B-04-4/Warning
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Sides of fryers
Basic/23-03-4/Warning
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Coconut drink with straw over open container of Chicken and beef in walk in cooler
Basic/12B-13-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water beer cooler at bar
Basic/29-49-6/Warning
Propane tank (larger than 2.7 lb. water capacity/1 lb. gas capacity) located inside of the building. For reporting purposes only. Red gasoline tank and Empty propane tank inside building by ice machine. Oper removed to outside
/48-04-4/Corrected On-Site
Dec 13, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

Recorded at 4963 NEW BROAD ST, Orlando — this licence has since moved.

2 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
Show 8 findings ▾
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. 5lbs of pico temping at 50F in walk in cooler. Per operator item was in walk in overnight
High priority/01B-02-5
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 5lbs of pico temping at 50F in walk in cooler. Per operator item was in walk in overnight
High priority/03A-02-5
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. On make table at cooks line
Basic/14-09-4
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Bucket with fish stored on floor of walk in cooler
Basic/08B-47-4
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. In use tongs stored on oven handle
Basic/10-20-4/Corrected On-Site
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Frozen shrimp being thawed in container with out faucet turned in
Basic/06-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. On cutting board at cooks line
Basic/21-12-4/Corrected On-Site
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. sanitizing bucket at end of cooks line stored directly on floor
Basic/21-38-4/Corrected On-Site

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.