Palms Hotel
820 White St, Key West, FL 33040 · Permanent Food Service · License 5401383
What drove the grade
Observed No soap provided at handwash sink.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Sep 15 routine inspection2 intermediate, 4 basic-10
- Safety score90
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 1 visitRoutine inspection
- First visitSep 15, 2026 Warning issued
Problems were found that had to be fixed. The inspector will come back to check.
6 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
Intermediate2
Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: Observed No soap provided at handwash sink.
Code 53, Manager certification and employee training: Food manager certification expired.
A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager. Observed food manager certification expired on 4-22-26.
Basic4
Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Equipment in poor repair.
Observed reach in cooler door in disrepair at right kitchen entrance.
Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: Observed No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
Code 50, Current license displayed: Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Code 51, Other sanitary and safe operation: No copy of latest inspection report available.
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.