The Palace Cafe
10101 Collins Ave, Bal Harbour, FL 33154 · Permanent Food Service · License 2325538
What drove the grade
Establishment charging operational charges without properly disclosing the information on the menu/web/app and t
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Oct 9 routine inspection2 intermediate (1 fixed on the spot, 1 repeat), 3 basic-9
- Safety score91
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 1 visitRoutine inspection
- First visitOct 9, 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.
5 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
Intermediate2
Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
Missing at the kitchen hand sink. Owner restocked the station.
Fixed on the spotRepeat violation
Code 55, Automatic gratuity notice: Establishment charging operational charges without properly disclosing the information on the menu/web/app and t
Basic3
Code 10, In-use utensils properly stored: Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.
Employee moved to the correct position.
Fixed on the spot
Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Equipment gaskets in poor repair.
Observed reach in cooler gaskets in poor repair ( cooler located in the left side on the back)
Code 42, Premises and cleaning equipment: Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Employee hanged it up.
Fixed on the spot
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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.