The Palate

5029 San Jose Blvd, Jacksonville, FL 32207 · Permanent Food Service · License 2616358

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Grade A
Safety score 97 of 100
Latest visit: Jul 29, 2026

What drove the grade

Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.Basic, repeat · 1 other violation

How the score was calculated

  • Starting score100
  • Violations at the Jul 29 routine inspection
    2 basic (1 repeat)
    -3
  • Safety score97

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Inspection history

1 inspection · 1 visit

Routine inspection

2 violations found
  1. First visitJul 29, 2026 No follow-up needed

    Met the state's inspection standards; the inspector didn't need to come back. Any violations cited still count toward the grade.

    2 violations found:

    • 2 Basic
    What the inspector cited

    Basic2

    • Code 32, Restrooms: Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.

      Observed door closure missing from restroom door.

      Repeat violation

    • Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment.

      Observed objectionable odor near triple sink. Operator stated the grease trap has been cleaned out recently and she hasn't worked much this month so hasn't been in use.

    Official report, on the Florida DBPR website

Reading this report

Priority levels

  • High priority The problems most likely to make someone sick directly.
  • Intermediate Could lead to a high-priority problem if not fixed.
  • Basic Best practices and general upkeep.

Most cited

Restrooms1
Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation1