Palermo Puerto Rican Kitchen in Orange Park
Last inspected:
556 Kinsley Ave, Orange Park, FL 32073Palermo Puerto Rican Kitchen in Orange Park has averaged 6.1 violations per inspection across 17 inspections since 2016, slightly above the Florida statewide average of 5.2. The facility has recorded 104 total violations with no emergency closures. High-priority violations have been persistent across the record, including recurring findings on employee health reporting (cited in 4 inspections), shell stock requirements (4 inspections), food contact surfaces (5 inspections), time as a control measure (5 inspections), and handwashing compliance (3 inspections). A fire safety violation documented in 2016 involved flammables stored near a source of ignition. The most recent inspection on November 5, 2024 identified 5 violations including high-priority issues with employee health reporting, shell stock requirements, and food contact surfaces, and was completed with no further action required.
Most recent closure: April 15, 2026 for rodent activity.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Palermo Puerto Rican Kitchen in Orange Park: Comparison to Clay County Averages
Palermo Puerto Rican Kitchen in Orange Park: Emergency Closure History (1)
Palermo Puerto Rican Kitchen in Orange Park: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (1)
— 1 fire violation
— Complaint Full · 49-05-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Palermo Puerto Rican Kitchen in Orange Park: Full Inspection History — DBPR (20)
— 3 inspections7 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Emergency Order Callback Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Emergency Order Callback Not Complied
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections13 violations · 9 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections22 violations · 17 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 1 inspection4 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 1 inspection3 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 3 inspections12 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 1 inspection0 violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— 2 inspections12 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections16 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 1 inspection8 violations · 5 high priority
— Complaint Full· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
Palermo Puerto Rican Kitchen in Orange Park: Frequently Asked Questions
- Is Palermo Puerto Rican Kitchen in Orange Park under active enforcement?
- Records show 3 emergency order inspections between April 15, 2026 and April 16, 2026. This data reflects state records at time of publication. The facility may have since resolved these issues.
- When was Palermo Puerto Rican Kitchen in Orange Park last inspected?
- Palermo Puerto Rican Kitchen in Orange Park was last inspected by Florida DBPR on April 16, 2026. The result was: Emergency Order Callback Complied.
- When was Palermo Puerto Rican Kitchen in Orange Park last shut down?
- Palermo Puerto Rican Kitchen in Orange Park was last shut down on April 15, 2026 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 Palermo Puerto Rican Kitchen in Orange Park?
- The most frequently cited violations at Palermo Puerto Rican Kitchen in Orange Park are: Food contact surfaces, Employee health reporting, Shell stock requirements.
- How many health inspections has Palermo Puerto Rican Kitchen in Orange Park had?
- Palermo Puerto Rican Kitchen in Orange Park has had 20 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 5.6 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Palermo Puerto Rican Kitchen in Orange Park find?
- Palermo Puerto Rican Kitchen in Orange Park was most recently inspected on April 16, 2026 with 0 violation(s). Disposition: Emergency Order Callback Complied.
- Has Palermo Puerto Rican Kitchen in Orange Park ever been shut down?
- Yes, Palermo Puerto Rican Kitchen in Orange Park has been emergency-closed 1 time by Florida DBPR inspectors.
- Has Palermo Puerto Rican Kitchen in Orange Park had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, Palermo Puerto Rican Kitchen in Orange Park has 1 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
- Has Palermo Puerto Rican Kitchen in Orange Park operated under other names?
- Yes, this location previously operated as: Pengree's Restaurant (2016).
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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.
Editor: All content reviewed and verified by Christopher F. Nesbitt, Sr., Nationally Registered EMT & BU-trained Paralegal.
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