Salt & Palm Catering

150 E Central Blvd, Orlando, FL 32801 · Catering · License 5811877

B
Grade B
Safety score 82 of 100
Latest visit: Oct 7, 2026 (5 weeks ago)

What drove the grade

Dishmachine not sanitizing properly.High priority · fixed by the Oct 7 follow-up · 7 other violations

How the score was calculated

  • Starting score100
  • Violations at the Oct 6 routine inspection
    1 high priority (fixed by the Oct 7 follow-up), 4 intermediate, 3 basic
    -18
  • Safety score82

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Inspection history

1 inspection · 2 visits

Routine inspection

8 violations found · Inspector came back once
  1. Follow-up visitOct 7, 2026 Fixed at follow-up

    The inspector came back and found the problems fixed.

    2 earlier violations still noted, but not enough to need another visit:

    • 1 Intermediate
    • 1 Basic
    What was still cited

    Intermediate1

    • Code 53, Manager certification and employee training: Food manager certification expired.

      More time given

    Basic1

    • Code 23, Non-food contact surfaces clean: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.

      Top of dish machine - hood filters - shelves in back prep area ( complied)

      More time given

    Official report, on the Florida DBPR website
  2. First visitOct 6, 2026

    Problems were found that had to be fixed. The inspector will come back to check.

    8 violations found:

    • 1 High priority
    • 4 Intermediate
    • 3 Basic
    What the inspector cited

    High priority1

    • Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Dishmachine not sanitizing properly.

      Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Tested dish Machine several times for both chemical and heat. Reading 148°F and 000ppm chlorine

    Intermediate4

    • Code 16, Dishwashing facilities and test kits: No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.

      Missing quat strips for triple sink

    • Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.

      -Interior of big Wamer cabinet at end of cook line -interior top oven and doors

    • Code 27, Water source: Water with a temperature of least 85°F not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink.

      Hand-sinkon cook line has no running water .

    • 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/ Initials J.A. 2/18/25

    Basic3

    • Code 13, Clean clothes, hair restraints, jewelry: Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food.

      Prep person wearing watch. Removed

      Fixed on the spot

    • Code 23, Non-food contact surfaces clean: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.

      -Top of dish machine - hood filters - shelves in back prep area

    • Code 40, Employee personal belongings: Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items.

      Employee jacket, purse, drink on storage rack. Operator removed

      Fixed on the spot

    Official report, on the Florida DBPR website

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

Food-contact surface
Anything food touches, such as cutting boards, utensils, counters and the inside of ice machines.
Nonfood-contact surface
Surfaces food doesn’t touch, such as the outsides of equipment, handles and door gaskets.

Most cited

Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized2
Non-food contact surfaces clean2
Manager certification and employee training2
Clean clothes, hair restraints, jewelry1
Dishwashing facilities and test kits1
Water source1
Employee personal belongings1