Palm Harbor Grill
9 Harbor Center Dr #11, Palm Coast, FL 32137 · Permanent Food Service · License 2800678
What drove the grade
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Sep 22 routine inspection1 high priority (1 repeat), 2 intermediate (1 fixed on the spot, 1 repeat), 5 basic (3 repeats)-22
- Administrative complaint on Sep 22Counts in full until a follow-up finds the problems fixed-20
- Safety score58
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 1 visitRoutine inspection
- First visitSep 22, 2026 Administrative complaint
Serious or repeated problems led the inspector to recommend formal action by the state, which can include fines.
8 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority1
Code 01, Approved source; food safe and unadulterated: Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition.
Observed fully thawed salmon in reach in cooler still in reduced oxygen packaging.
Repeat violationAdministrative complaint
Intermediate2
Code 11, Employee health: No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses.
Observed new employee not informed of responsibility hired over two weeks ago. Operator had employee sign document during inspection.
Fixed on the spot
Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.
Observed cutting board on reach in cooler prep station soiled.
Repeat violation
Basic5
Code 06, Food properly thawed: Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner.
Observed fully thawed salmon in reach in cooler still in reduced oxygen packaging.
Repeat violation
Code 10, In-use utensils properly stored: Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.
Observed ice scoop handle in contact with ice behind bar. Operator removed.
Fixed on the spot
Code 23, Non-food contact surfaces clean: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.
Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled with dark substance. Hood filters covers soiled with grease build.
Repeat violation
Code 35, Insects, rodents, pests and animals: Dead roaches on premises.
Observed 2 dead roaches 1 in corner of kitchen and 1 behind bar. Operator cleaned up onsite.
Fixed on the spot
Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices.
Observed multiple dead flying insects in blue light above handwashing sink.
Repeat violation
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.
Terms in the inspectors’ reports
- Time/temperature control for safety food
- Food that has to be kept hot, at 135°F or above, or cold, at 41°F or below, to stay safe: meat, seafood, eggs, dairy, cooked rice and beans, cut melons and the like.
- Food-contact surface
- Anything food touches, such as cutting boards, utensils, counters and the inside of ice machines.
- Nonfood-contact surface
- Surfaces food doesn’t touch, such as the outsides of equipment, handles and door gaskets.
- Stop sale
- An order that the food can’t be sold or served.