Palma Italian Kitchen
8266 Champions Gate Blvd, Champions Gate, FL 33896 · Permanent Food Service · License 5911625
What drove the grade
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41°F. left side of reach-in-cooler in back of kitchen -; lasagna (45°F - Cold Holding); chicken (50°F - Cold Holding); calamari (43°F - Cold Holding); shrimp (46°F - Cold Holding); breaded chicken (48°F - Cold Holding) cut romaine 45°F
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Oct 7 complaint inspection1 high priority (fixed on the spot), 3 intermediate, 28 basic; basic violations cost 12 at most-24
- Safety score76
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 2 visitsComplaint inspection
- Follow-up visitOct 13, 2026 Fixed at follow-up
The inspector came back and found the problems fixed.
18 earlier violations still noted, but not enough to need another visit:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat was still cited
Intermediate1
Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: Handwash sink at cooks line has hot water faucet missing and has no running water
More time given
Basic17
Code 02, Labeling, date marking and consumer advisory: Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
More time givenFixed on the spot
Code 10, In-use utensils properly stored: In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container.
More time given
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
More time givenFixed on the spot
Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
More time given
Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
More time given
Code 23, Non-food contact surfaces clean: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.
More time given
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles.
More time given
Code 24, Clean equipment storage and air drying: Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
More time given
Code 29, Plumbing and backflow prevention: Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture.
More time given
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle.
More time given
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler.
More time given
Code 35, Insects, rodents, pests and animals: Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
More time given
Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom.
More time given
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.
More time given
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
More time given
Ceiling tile missing.
More time given
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris.
More time given
- First visitOct 7, 2026 Warning issued
Problems were found that had to be fixed. The inspector will come back to check.
32 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority1
Code 03, Food out of temperature: Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41°F. left side of reach-in-cooler in back of kitchen -; lasagna (45°F - Cold Holding); chicken (50°F - Cold Holding); calamari (43°F - Cold Holding); shrimp (46°F - Cold Holding); breaded chicken (48°F - Cold Holding) cut romaine 45°F
Per operator, items were placed into maketable from walk-in-cooler less than two hours prior. Operator removed items from maketable walk in cooler for temperature recovery.
Fixed on the spot
Intermediate3
Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: Handwash sink at cooks line has hot water faucet missing and has no running water
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
Dish area handwashing sink.
Code 41, Chemicals and toxic substances: Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
Spray bottle with blue substance, dawn dish soap per operator.
Basic28
Code 02, Labeling, date marking and consumer advisory: Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
Bowl of flour not labeled by pizza oven. Bulk flour by ovens. Bulk sugar by soda station
Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Stored food not covered.
Fruit compote in front reach-in-cooler Multiple containers of food in walk-in-cooler
Food stored on floor.
Ice in walk-in-freezer Soda bibs next to soda machine Pizza dough in walk-in-cooler
Code 10, In-use utensils properly stored: In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container.
Scoop handle in breadcrumb bin and flour bin.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135°F.
Utensils on stove in water 97°F
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
Tongs on oven door handles and on rack in front of front cover.
Code 12, Handwashing and hygienic practices: Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
Cup with straw on front counter next to warming lamp.
Code 13, Clean clothes, hair restraints, jewelry: Employee with ineffective hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Employee preparing food in kitchen without hair restraint
Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Cutting board by pizza oven.
Code 21, Wiping cloths and linens: Soiled dry wiping cloth in use.
Soiled wiping cloth next to cutting board by pizza oven and one soiled wiping cloth on cutting board.
Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
All ovens on cook line have accumulated food debris. Inside of exposed knob housing heavily soiled either food debris.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Throughout cook line.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Code 23, Non-food contact surfaces clean: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.
Exterior of appliances throughout kitchen, gaskets of reach-in-cooler throughout kitchen. Bulk containers in kitchen heavily soiled with food debris and grease. Hood filters heavily soiled with grease.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles.
Throughout kitchen.
Code 24, Clean equipment storage and air drying: Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
Plates by pizza oven At bar
Code 29, Plumbing and backflow prevention: Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture.
Hot water handle missing at handwashing sink in back part of kitchen.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle.
Water leaking from handwashing sink in front part of kitchen. Operator is utilizing a bucket to collect leaking water.
Standing water or very slow draining water in dump sink at bar.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler.
Keg cooler at bar has standing water with mold like substance throughout.
Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
No sign in first bathroom.
Code 35, Insects, rodents, pests and animals: Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Evidenced by visible light at bottom of door.
Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom.
Throughout kitchen.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water.
At bar and by reach in freezer in kitchen.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.
Accumulated grease and food cebeis throughout kitchen.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Ceiling vent above oven heavy accumulation of dust.
Ceiling tile missing.
In mop sink room.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris.
Under oven and between cook line and pizza oven heavily soiled with food debris.
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
- Time/temperature control for safety food
- Food that has to be kept hot, at 135°F or above, or cold, at 41°F or below, to stay safe: meat, seafood, eggs, dairy, cooked rice and beans, cut melons and the like.
- Nonfood-contact surface
- Surfaces food doesn’t touch, such as the outsides of equipment, handles and door gaskets.