PALM TREE CARIBBEAN CUISINE

Insects, rodents, and animals not present — Inspector Note: Controlling Pests. The presence of insects, rodents, and other pests shall be controlled to minimize their presence on the premises by: 1. Routinely inspecting incoming shipments of food and supplies; 2. Routinely inspecting the premises for evidence of pests; 3. Using methods, if pests are found, such as trapping devices or other means of pest control 4. Eliminating harborage conditions. Observed multiple live roaches crawling on underside of food prep tables in main kitchen. Person in Charge was advised to have Pest Control company service establishment and to minimize their presence by following the advice below : 1. Routinely inspecting incoming shipments of food and supplies; 2. Routinely inspecting the premises for evidence of pests; 3. Using methods, if pests are found, such as trapping devices or other means of pest control 4. Eliminating harborage conditions and to send invoice via email to inspector by 6/19/26.

Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized — Inspector Note: Cleaning of Equipment and Utensils. Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. At the time of inspection observed food storage shelves and multiple food storage containers with a heavy accumulation of encrusted food, dust and grease residue above food preparation tables in the main kitchen. Person in charge was advised to wash , rinse and sanitize said shelves and food storage containers by 6/23/26 and email pictures to inspector.

Toxic substances properly identified, stored, used — Inspector Note: Restricted Use Pesticides, Criteria. Restricted use pesticides specified under subsection (6)(e)3 of this Rule shall meet the requirements specified in 40 CFR 152 Subpart I. Observed one can of Raid, labeled for household use only stored on storage area of food preparation table in kitchen. Corrected on Site: Person in Charge removed said pesticide from establishment.

Toxic substances properly identified, stored, used — Inspector Note: Rodent Bait Stations. Rodent bait shall be contained in a covered, tamper-resistant bait station. Observed open bait stations stored amongst food on food preparation tables in kitchen. Corrected on Site: Person in Charge removed said stations from food preparation tables and was advised to have pest control representative place on floor and non food preparation areas to prevent possible cross contamination.

Posted: Permit/Inspection/Choking Poster/Handwashing — Inspector Note: Observed that permit fees for 2025 have not been paid. CA:1. Post the permit in a location in the food service establishment that is conspicuous to consumers Advised PIC to ensure payment is submitted by the date provided on the Notice of Violation (NOV).

Insects, rodents, and animals not present — Inspector Note: Observed multiple drain flies (gnats) throughout the facility during the time of inspection. CA:(k) Controlling Pests. The presence of insects, rodents, and other pests shall be controlled to minimize their presence on the premises by: 1. Routinely inspecting incoming shipments of food and supplies; 2. Routinely inspecting the premises for evidence of pests; 3. Using methods, if pests are found, such as trapping devices or other means of pest control as specified under subsections (6)(e), (6)(m), and (6)(n) of this Rule; Pf and 4. Eliminating harborage conditions. Advised PIC to contact a licensed pest control company and provide service within 10 calendar days.