Palm Restaurant
5800 Universal Blvd, Orlando, FL 32819 · Permanent Food Service · License 5809991
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 Aug 10 routine inspection3 high priority (1 no follow-up needed, 2 fixed on the spot), 2 intermediate (1 fixed on the spot), 4 basic-18
- Safety score82
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 1 visitRoutine inspection
- First visitAug 10, 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.
9 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority3
Code 01, Approved source; food safe and unadulterated: Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition.
Commercially package ROP tuna not removed from package when thawed and states on package
Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature.
Raw ground beef over raw fish in reach door reach in cooler on cooks line
Fixed on the spot
Code 41, Chemicals and toxic substances: Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored.
In silverware caddy in dish room Chef removed
Fixed on the spot
Intermediate2
Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.
Pantry station
Fixed on the spot
Code 53, Manager certification and employee training: Required employee training expired for some employees.
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Basic4
Code 06, Food properly thawed: Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package.
See stop sale. Tuna in walk in cooler
Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public.
Yogurt In under counter reach in cooler on cooks line
Fixed on the spot
Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Ice buildup in reach-in freezer by condenser at the outside walk in cooler.
Code 16, Dishwashing facilities and test kits: Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
Shelf Above pantry station
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
- Stop sale
- An order that the food can’t be sold or served.