Portuguese American Cultural Center
1200 Palm Harbor Parkway, Palm Coast, FL 32137 · Permanent Food Service · License 2800644
What drove the grade
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Oct 29 complaint inspection5 high priority (2 fixed on the spot, 1 repeat), 4 intermediate (1 repeat), 2 basic-41
- Administrative complaint on Oct 29Counts in full until a follow-up finds the problems fixed-20
- Safety score39
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Inspection history
2 inspections · 3 visitsLatest inspection
Complaint inspection
- First visitOct 29, 2026 Administrative complaint
Serious or repeated problems led the inspector to recommend formal action by the state, which can include fines.
11 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority5
Code 01, Approved source; food safe and unadulterated: Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.
Observed in reach in triple door cooler overnight raw steak (45°F - Cold Holding)
Code 03, Food out of temperature: Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41°F.
Observed in reach in triple door cooler overnight raw steak (45°F - Cold Holding)
Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.
Observed raw beef over apples in walk in cooler. Operator reorganized.
Fixed on the spotRepeat violationAdministrative complaint
Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength.
Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed dishwasher sanitizer 0ppm.
Code 41, Chemicals and toxic substances: Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed.
Observed triple sink sanitizer 500+ ppm. Operator added more water is dilute. 400ppm.
Fixed on the spot
Intermediate4
Code 02, Labeling, date marking and consumer advisory: Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.
Observed cooked rice, and beef made previous day no date mark.
Repeat violation
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening.
Observed open gallon of milk in reach in cooler not dated.
Code 16, Dishwashing facilities and test kits: No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Observed no chemical test kits for triple sink or dishwasher sanitizer.
Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: No soap provided at handwash sink.
Observed no soap at hand wash sink in kitchen area.
Basic2
Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
Observed microwave soiled with old food splash from previous day.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Observed ice machine deflector plate soiled with dark mold like build up.
Earlier inspections 1
Follow-up to an earlier complaint inspectionFirst visit not on file · 2 follow-up visits Complaint after follow-up
- 3rd follow-up visitSep 14, 2026 Complaint after follow-up
Problems from the first visit still weren't fixed, so the inspector recommended formal action by the state, which can include fines.
1 violation still not corrected:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat was still cited
Intermediate1
Code 51, Other sanitary and safe operation: No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress.
- 2nd follow-up visitJul 15, 2026 Extension granted
Some problems still weren't fixed, but the owner was working on them, so the inspector allowed more time and will come back again.
1 violation still not corrected:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat was still cited
Intermediate1
Code 51, Other sanitary and safe operation: No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress.
Operator needs more time.
More time given
At the first visit
Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed grills under covered deck near water fountain no on plans. Grills are also missing covers.
Follow-up, Apr 23, 2026More time given
Operator stated a construction company is drawing plans and creating covers for grills
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.
- Ready-to-eat food
- Food eaten without further cooking, such as salads, sandwiches, deli meats and cooked dishes.
- Stop sale
- An order that the food can’t be sold or served.