How many health inspections has PALMS CAFE had?

PALMS CAFE has had 24 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.

Has PALMS CAFE ever been shut down?

No, PALMS CAFE has no emergency closures on record.

What are the most common violations at PALMS CAFE?

The most frequently cited violations at PALMS CAFE are: Clean multi-use utensils, Proper hand/arm washing, Outer openings protected.

What does Florida violation V02 (Employee health policy) mean?

DISEASE TRANSMISSION: Without a written employee health policy, sick food workers transmit Norovirus (20 million US cases/year), Hepatitis A (causes liver failure), Salmonella, Shigella, and E. coli O157:H7. CDC estimates 40% of restaurant outbreaks involve ill food workers. A single infected employee can contaminate food for thousands of customers. Maintain written employee health policy addressing: reporting of symptoms (vomiting, diarrhea, jaundice, sore throat with fever), diagnosed illnesses (Norovirus, Hepatitis A, Salmonella, Shigella, E. coli), exclusion and restriction criteria, and return-to-work requirements. Train all employees on policy at hiring and annually.

What does Florida violation V03 (Employee health reporting) mean?

OUTBREAK ENABLER: Food workers who fail to report illness symptoms are the #1 cause of multi-victim outbreaks. Norovirus is shed in billions of viral particles per gram of stool — as few as 18 particles cause infection. One symptomatic worker can infect hundreds of customers before detection. CDC links 70% of Norovirus outbreaks to infected food handlers. Employees must immediately report: vomiting, diarrhea, jaundice, sore throat with fever, infected wounds or boils. Must also report diagnosed illness with Salmonella Typhi, Shigella, E. coli O157:H7, Hepatitis A virus, or Norovirus. Person in charge must exclude or restrict employees per FDA Food Code guidelines.

What does Florida violation V10 (Approved food source) mean?

UNSAFE FOOD SOURCE: Food from unapproved sources bypasses USDA/FDA safety inspections, potentially harboring Listeria, Salmonella, E. coli O157:H7, parasites, or chemical contaminants. Uninspected meat may contain antibiotics, hormones, or prions (mad cow disease). Home-canned foods risk deadly Clostridium botulinum toxin. Wild-harvested shellfish may contain paralytic toxins. All food must come from approved, inspected sources. Maintain supplier documentation and invoices. Shellfish must have proper tags retained for 90 days. No home-prepared, home-canned, or uninspected foods. Wild game must be commercially processed. Verify supplier licenses and inspection status.

PALMS CAFE

6750 SUMMERLAND BLVD, Delray Beach, FL 33446

Palm Beach County · Permanent Food Service · License: SEA6021515

PALMS CAFE in Delray Beach, FL has 24 inspections on record with 94 total violations (3.9 per inspection) and 0 emergency closures.

24Inspections

94Violations

0Closures

Data current as of March 5, 2025

Inspection History (24)

Mar 5, 2025 — Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V03 Employee health reporting

V10 Approved food source

Aug 30, 2024 — Routine - Food· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V16 Proper cooking temps

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

Feb 21, 2024 — Routine - Food· 3 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V14 Food contact surfaces

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

Dec 8, 2023 — Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V16 Proper cooking temps

Oct 4, 2023 — Routine - Food· 9 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V05 Handwashing procedures

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V10 Approved food source

V11 Food in good condition

V16 Proper cooking temps

V22 Consumer advisory

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Jun 14, 2023 — Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V13 Parasite destruction

Dec 15, 2022 — Routine - Food· 7 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Feb 25, 2022 — Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V07 No bare hand contact

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

Basic Violations

V50 Adequate lighting

Feb 25, 2022 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Dec 8, 2021 — Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V41 Toilet facilities

Feb 10, 2021 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Feb 10, 2021 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Feb 4, 2020 — Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Nov 21, 2019 — Routine - Food· 4 violations · Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean

V53 Outer openings protected

Mar 26, 2019 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Admin. Complaint Callback Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Mar 9, 2019 — Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V12 Shell stock requirements

V14 Food contact surfaces

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

Dec 26, 2018 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Oct 15, 2018 — Routine - Food· 17 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V02 Employee health policy

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V12 Shell stock requirements

V16 Proper cooking temps

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

May 29, 2018 — Routine - Food· 6 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V41 Toilet facilities

Basic Violations

V52 Personal cleanliness

V53 Outer openings protected

Mar 29, 2018 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Feb 15, 2018 — Routine - Food· 10 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V10 Approved food source

V12 Shell stock requirements

V21 Time as control

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V40 Wiping cloths usage

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Jun 2, 2017 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Feb 7, 2017 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Nov 28, 2016 — Routine - Food· 13 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V12 Shell stock requirements

V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V33 Proper cooling equipment

V40 Wiping cloths usage

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean

V53 Outer openings protected

How Does This Facility Compare?

PALMS CAFE has had 0 emergency closures, compared to the Palm Beach County average of 0.19 closures per facility. It has averaged 3.9 violations per inspection vs. the county average of 2.73.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many health inspections has PALMS CAFE had?: PALMS CAFE has had 24 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.
Has PALMS CAFE ever been shut down?: No, PALMS CAFE has no emergency closures on record.
What are the most common violations at PALMS CAFE?: The most frequently cited violations at PALMS CAFE are: Clean multi-use utensils, Proper hand/arm washing, Outer openings protected.

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Editorial Standards & Data Oversight

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.

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