Palmeras Restaurant and Grocery in Crescent City
Last inspected:
105 N Summit St, Crescent City, FL 32112Palmeras Restaurant and Grocery in Crescent City has accumulated 240 violations across 32 inspections since 2016, averaging 7.5 per visit. The facility was shut down once for rodent activity. In 2019, inspectors documented a propane tank larger than code-permitted capacity stored under a prep table near the walk-in cooler. The restaurant has faced 2 disciplinary actions totaling $1,000 in fines. Recent inspections show recurring violations in ventilation, food contact surfaces, and single-use items, with a pattern of warnings and callbacks in 2023-2025.
Most recent closure: April 5, 2019 for rodent activity.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Palmeras Restaurant and Grocery in Crescent City: Comparison to Putnam County Averages
This Facility
7.5
violations / inspection
7.5 violations per inspection
Putnam County Avg
5.4
violations / inspection
5.4 county average
This Facility
1
emergency closures
1 closures
Putnam County Avg
0.23
closures / facility
0.23 county average
Palmeras Restaurant and Grocery in Crescent City: Emergency Closure History (1)
Palmeras Restaurant and Grocery in Crescent City: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (2)
Total fines on record: $1,000.00
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5--2019019019 | $800.00 | Apr 5, 2019 | Fort Lauderdale | |
| 5--2018051382 | $200.00 | Sep 13, 2018 | Fort Lauderdale |
Palmeras Restaurant and Grocery in Crescent City: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (1)
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · 48-04-4 · Emergency order recommended
Inspector Observation: Propane tank (larger than 2.7 lb. water capacity/1 lb. gas capacity) located inside of the building. For reporting purposes only.
Propane tank stored under prep table near walk in cooler.
Legal Basis: Reporting: (d) The division, or its agent, shall notify the local firesafety authority or the State Fire Marshal of any readily observable violation of a rule adopted under chapter 633 which relates to public lodging establishments or public food establishments, and the identification of such violation does not require any firesafety inspection certification. For reporting purposes only.
Palmeras Restaurant and Grocery in Crescent City: Full Inspection History — DBPR (33)
— 1 inspection6 violations · 3 high priority
— Complaint Full· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections13 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 3 inspections26 violations · 17 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (7 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 3 inspections16 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections15 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Complaint Full· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 1 inspection5 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections14 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 5 inspections25 violations · 14 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Admin. Complaint Callback Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Emergency Order Callback Complied
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (6 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 6 inspections34 violations · 18 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Admin. Complaint Callback Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 15 violations (9 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
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Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (4 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 4 inspections28 violations · 15 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
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Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
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Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
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— Routine - Food· 11 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
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— 2 inspections10 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Palmeras Restaurant and Grocery in Crescent City: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Palmeras Restaurant and Grocery in Crescent City last inspected?
- Palmeras Restaurant and Grocery in Crescent City was last inspected by Florida DBPR on March 31, 2026. The result was: Warning Issued.
- When was Palmeras Restaurant and Grocery in Crescent City last shut down?
- Palmeras Restaurant and Grocery in Crescent City was last shut down on April 5, 2019 for rodent activity. This data reflects state records at time of publication. The facility may have since resolved these issues.
- What are the most common violations at Palmeras Restaurant and Grocery in Crescent City?
- The most frequently cited violations at Palmeras Restaurant and Grocery in Crescent City are: Proper ventilation, Food contact surfaces, Proper hand/arm washing.
- How many health inspections has Palmeras Restaurant and Grocery in Crescent City had?
- Palmeras Restaurant and Grocery in Crescent City has had 33 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 7.5 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Palmeras Restaurant and Grocery in Crescent City find?
- Palmeras Restaurant and Grocery in Crescent City was most recently inspected on March 31, 2026 with 8 violation(s). Disposition: Warning Issued.
- Has Palmeras Restaurant and Grocery in Crescent City ever been shut down?
- Yes, Palmeras Restaurant and Grocery in Crescent City has been emergency-closed 1 time by Florida DBPR inspectors.
- What does Florida violation V11 (Food in good condition) mean?
- Violation 11 (Food in good condition) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/11.
- What does Florida violation V14 (Food contact surfaces) mean?
- Violation 14 (Food contact surfaces) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/14.
- What does Florida violation V23 (Chemical properly stored) mean?
- Violation 23 (Chemical properly stored) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/23.
- Has Palmeras Restaurant and Grocery in Crescent City had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, Palmeras Restaurant and Grocery in Crescent City has 1 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
- Has Palmeras Restaurant and Grocery in Crescent City faced any disciplinary actions?
- Yes, Palmeras Restaurant and Grocery in Crescent City has 2 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $1,000.00 in fines.
- How much has Palmeras Restaurant and Grocery in Crescent City been fined?
- Palmeras Restaurant and Grocery in Crescent City has been fined a total of $1,000.00 across 2 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.
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Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).
Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.
Disclaimer: All data reflects official state records at time of publication. Facilities may have since corrected cited violations, resolved enforcement actions, or changed ownership.
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