Days Inn
124 E Palm Dr, Florida City, FL 33034 · Permanent Food Service · License 2330561
What drove the grade
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Sep 10 routine inspection5 intermediate, 4 basic (1 repeat)-20
- Safety score80
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Inspection history
2 inspections · 3 visitsLatest inspection
Follow-up to an earlier routine inspection
- Follow-up visitOct 12, 2026 Fixed at follow-up
The inspector came back and found the problems fixed.
All earlier violations corrected.
Official report, on the Florida DBPR website
Earlier inspections 1
B80Routine inspection9 violations · 1 follow-up visit Fixed at follow-up
- Follow-up visitSep 22, 2026 Fixed at follow-up
The inspector came back and found the problems fixed.
1 earlier violation still noted, but not enough to need another visit:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat was still cited
Basic1
Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Hole in or other damage to wall.
More time given
- First visitSep 10, 2026 Warning issued
Problems were found that had to be fixed. The inspector will come back to check.
9 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
Intermediate5
Code 05, Thermometers provided and accurate: No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.
Observed handwash sink blocked by wood shelf.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
Observed plastic container stored inside of the handwash sink.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
Code 53, Manager certification and employee training: No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees.
To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant & Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed no proof of employee training for food employees Rose Perez working for more than 60 days.
Basic4
Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
Observed interior of microwave soiled with splashes of old food debris.
Code 25, Single-service items: Single-service articles improperly stored.
Observed boxes of single service plates stored directly on the floor in the kitchen. Also observed boxes of single service spoons stored directly on floor in the kitchen.
Repeat violation
Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Hole in or other damage to wall.
Observed next to handwash sink.
Code 51, Other sanitary and safe operation: No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
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.