Palau's Cafe in Tampa
2301 N Armenia Ave, Tampa, FL 33607
Palau's Cafe in Tampa has received 25 inspections since January 2022, accumulating 200 total violations and averaging 8 violations per inspection—more than 50 percent above the statewide average of 5.2. The facility has not been emergency-closed. Employee health policy violations were cited in every inspection on record, including the most recent inspection on March 3, 2026, which documented 4 high-priority employee health violations alongside violations for parasite destruction, food contact surfaces, and consumer advisory failures. Recurring high-priority violations also include shell stock handling requirements (cited in at least 5 inspections), food contact surface sanitation (cited in at least 6 inspections), and time-as-control procedures (cited in at least 3 inspections). The most recent inspection was completed with no further action required, though the persistent volume and pattern of violations, particularly in employee health management, reflects systemic compliance challenges at this 22-seat facility.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Last inspected DBPR: March 3, 2026
Palau's Cafe in Tampa: Comparison to Hillsborough County Averages
Palau's Cafe in Tampa: Full Inspection History — DBPR (25)
— 1 inspection10 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections19 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections11 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
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Basic Violations
— 2 inspections15 violations · 13 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 8 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections16 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 9 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections15 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 4 inspections17 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 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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— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
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— 2 inspections16 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (5 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections22 violations · 18 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 12 violations (10 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 3 inspections19 violations · 15 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Food-Licensing Inspection· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 8 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 1 inspection6 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Palau's Cafe in Tampa: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Palau's Cafe in Tampa last inspected?
- Palau's Cafe in Tampa was last inspected by Florida DBPR on March 3, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Palau's Cafe in Tampa?
- The most frequently cited violations at Palau's Cafe in Tampa are: Employee health policy, Food contact surfaces, Consumer advisory.
- How many health inspections has Palau's Cafe in Tampa had?
- Palau's Cafe in Tampa has had 25 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 8 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Palau's Cafe in Tampa find?
- Palau's Cafe in Tampa was most recently inspected on March 3, 2026 with 11 violation(s), including 4 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Palau's Cafe in Tampa ever been shut down?
- No, Palau's Cafe in Tampa has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V02 (Employee health policy) mean?
- Violation 02 (Employee health policy) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/02.
- What does Florida violation V03 (Employee health reporting) mean?
- Violation 03 (Employee health reporting) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/03.
- What does Florida violation V08 (Proper hand/arm washing) mean?
- Violation 08 (Proper hand/arm washing) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/08.
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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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