Palma Italian Kitchen

8266 Champions Gate Blvd, Champions Gate, FL 33896 · Permanent Food Service · License 5911625

C
Grade C
Safety score 76 of 100
Latest visit: Oct 13, 2026 (4 weeks ago)

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°FHigh priority · fixed on the spot · 31 other violations

How the score was calculated

  • Starting score100
  • Violations at the Oct 7 complaint inspection
    1 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 visits

Complaint inspection

32 violations found · Inspector came back once
  1. 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:

    • 1 Intermediate
    • 17 Basic
    What 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

    Official report, on the Florida DBPR website
  2. First visitOct 7, 2026

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

    32 violations found:

    • 1 High priority
    • 3 Intermediate
    • 28 Basic
    What 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.

    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

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.

Most cited

Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation11
Plumbing and backflow prevention7
In-use utensils properly stored5
Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized4
Non-food contact surfaces clean4
Handwash sinks and supplies4
Labeling, date marking and consumer advisory2
Food protection and cross-contamination2