SOUTHERN PALATE
12009 S WILLIAMS STREET, Dunnellon FL 34431 · 352-462-7152
Last inspected Feb 6, 2026 · 6 visits since September 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 16 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In pan on counter at room temperature: butter packet (68F - Cold Holding). Manager stated the butter has been on the counter for approximately two hours and added ice to cool the butter to 41F.
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5--2019016513 | Mar 21, 2019 | Apr 22, 2019 | $400 |
Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Feb 6, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Flat of raw shell eggs stored on shelf directly above pan containing cooked turkey wings inside reach-in cooler at cookline. Manager moved the raw eggs to the bottom shelf during this inspection.
Employee with artificial nails/nail polish working with exposed food without wearing intact gloves. Employee with painted and/or artificial nails scooped ice at front counter without wearing gloves.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Handles of scoops inside bin of breading and bin of sugar stored down inside food. Manager removed the deodorant from scoops during this inspection.
Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Utensils at front counter not presented to customers with handles facing upward.
Oct 23, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Several employee drinks stored on top of shelf above containers of beans near back door. Manager removed all drinks from the shelf during this inspection.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth on prep table at cookline. Manager placed cloth back i to sanitizer during this inspection.
Feb 20, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In pan on counter at room temperature: butter packet (68F - Cold Holding). Manager stated the butter has been on the counter for approximately two hours and added ice to cool the butter to 41F.
Employee with artificial nails/nail polish working with exposed food without wearing intact gloves. Employee with painted and/or artificial nails serving food at front counter and scooping ice without wearing gloves.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Employee filled a bucket with water at handwashing sink in kitchen near three-compartment sink.
Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Unused fryer stored outside near back door of kitchen.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Water leaking from handles on faucet at three-compartment sink.
Sep 13, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Plastic container of raw shell eggs stored on shelf directly above pan of cooked beef inside reach-in cooler at cookline. Manager moved the eggs to shelf below the cooked beef during this inspection.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Under warmer at front counter: fried chicken (130F - Hot Holding). Manager stated the fried chicken has been stored on the line for less than one hour and would be gone soon. Inspector instructed manager to reheat the chicken to 165F.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink cup on clean dish rack above clean dishes in back of kitchen. Manager removed drink from shelf during this inspection.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filter above fryers soiled with food debris.
Mar 29, 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
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Ice dumped into handwash sink behind front counter.
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Lid of white storage bin cracked in kitchen near back door.
Sep 7, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Bottle of degreaser stored on rack in kitchen above takeout container lids. Employee placed takeout lids on top shelf during this inspection.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Backflow prevention device missing after splitter at mop sink in kitchen.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Metal pan not inverted on top shelf in kitchen near back door. Manager inverted pan during this inspection.
Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface. Grease receptacle behind building sitting directly on grass.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters above fryer soiled with grease.
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.