How many health inspections has PORTUGUESE AMERICAN CULTURAL CENTER had?

PORTUGUESE AMERICAN CULTURAL CENTER has had 29 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.

Has PORTUGUESE AMERICAN CULTURAL CENTER ever been shut down?

No, PORTUGUESE AMERICAN CULTURAL CENTER has no emergency closures on record.

What are the most common violations at PORTUGUESE AMERICAN CULTURAL CENTER?

The most frequently cited violations at PORTUGUESE AMERICAN CULTURAL CENTER are: Consumer advisory, Proper hand/arm washing, Employee health reporting.

What does Florida violation V08 (Proper hand/arm washing) mean?

TECHNIQUE FAILURE: Improper handwashing technique leaves pathogens on hands even when a handwashing attempt is made. Studies show 95% of people wash hands incorrectly — most don't scrub for 20 seconds or miss fingertips, thumbs, and between fingers. Incomplete washing creates a false sense of security while still transferring E. coli, Norovirus, and Salmonella to food. Correct technique requires: wet hands with clean warm water, apply soap, lather and scrub for 20+ seconds covering all surfaces including fingertips/nails/between fingers/back of hands, rinse thoroughly, dry with single-use towel. Use towel to turn off faucet. Do NOT use hand sanitizer as substitute for handwashing.

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.

What does Florida violation V22 (Consumer advisory) mean?

INFORMED CHOICE: Without consumer advisory, customers with compromised immune systems, elderly, pregnant women, and young children cannot make informed decisions about consuming raw or undercooked foods. Raw oysters carry Vibrio vulnificus (50% fatality in at-risk groups). Undercooked eggs carry Salmonella Enteritidis. Raw fish may contain Anisakis parasites. Provide written consumer advisory with: disclosure identifying menu items containing raw or undercooked animal foods (eggs, meat, fish, shellfish), and a reminder statement about increased risk of foodborne illness. Must be on menu, placard, or other conspicuous written format. Covers items like rare burgers, sushi, sunny-side-up eggs, raw oysters.

PORTUGUESE AMERICAN CULTURAL CENTER

1200 PALM HARBOR PARKWAY, Palm Coast, FL 32137

Flagler County · Permanent Food Service · Owner: PORTUGUESE AMERICAN CULTURAL CENTER OF PALM COAST INC · License: SEA2800644

PORTUGUESE AMERICAN CULTURAL CENTER in Palm Coast, FL has 29 inspections on record with 102 total violations (3.5 per inspection) and 0 emergency closures.

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Inspection History (29)

Mar 12, 2025 — Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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