Palermo'S Restaurant
Strong record across 15 inspections — minor issues only
2025-04-25 Pass Canvass CRITICAL 3 ▾
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
MISSING HANDWASH SIGNAGE AT HANDWASH SINKS IN TOILET ROOMS. INSTD TO PROVIDE SIGNAGE AND MAINTAIN
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
RUBBER GASKETS OF COOLERS, AND EXTERIOR OF BROASTER NOT CLEAN, FOOD DEBRIS. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
LIGHT OUT IN STORAGE AREA. INSTD TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING AND MAINTAIN.
2024-07-30 Pass Canvass 3 ▾
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
MISSING THERMOMETER IN PREP COOLER. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
FOOD CONTAINERS ON FLOOR IN STORAGE AREA. INSTD TO ELEVATE 6 INCHES AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
FLOOR UNDER AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN, GREASE AND DEBRIS. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME.
2023-08-25 Pass Canvass 2 ▾
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
FRYERS, STOVE, STORAGE SHELVES OF ALL COOLERS NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
WALK IN COOLER FLOOR NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME
2022-11-09 Pass Canvass CRITICAL 4 ▾
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
HANDWASH SIGNAGE MISSING AT HANDWASH SINKS. INSTD TO PROVIDE SIGNAGE AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
ALUMINUM FOIL AND PAPER LINING ON STORAGE SHELVES. INSTD TO REMOVE SO AS SURFACE TO BE SMOOTH, EVEN, AND EASILY CLEANABLE
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
EXCESSIVE DUST/DEBRIS ON UNUSED EQUIPMENT. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
FLOOR UNDER AND BEHIND HEAVY EQUIPMENT, UNDERNEATH COOKING LINE AND ALONG WALLBASE THROUGH OUT NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE DIRT/DEBRIS. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME
2021-02-05 Pass Non-Inspection CRITICAL 5 ▾
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
REAR RECEIVING DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY SECURE THE OUTER OPENING AND MAINTAIN.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
INTERIOR OF WALK IN COOLER IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD BUILD UP ON SHELVES AND STORAGE RACKS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CLEAN.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
WHEELS ON STORAGE RACKS IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
GARBAGE CAN IN LADIES ROOM MUST BE COVERED AT ALL TIMES. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE GARBAGE CAN IN LADIES ROOM WITH COVER.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
FLOORS AND WALLS IN PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS AND SPLATTERS. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
2019-10-25 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection 5 ▾
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS NOT LABELED IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER AND WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL STOCK SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
OBSERVED PRESET TABLEWARE NOT INVERTED OR COVERED. ALL PRESET TABLEWARE SHALL BE WRAPPED, COVERED, OR INVERTED TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED RUST DEPOSITS ON SHELVING UNITS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE RUST DEPOSITS AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED ICE BUILDUP INSIDE WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING AVAILABLE. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING.
2019-10-18 Fail Canvass CRITICAL 15 ▾
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS AT REAR HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINK IN FRONT BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL HAND WASHING SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER, SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS NOT LABELED IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED OVER 50 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON BOTTOM SHELVES IN REAR STORAGE AREA, 20 MICE DROPPINGS ON WOODEN LEDGE IN HOT WATER TANK ROOM IN FRONT PREP AREA, 10-15 FLYING INSECTS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR ...
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER AND WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL STOCK SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
OBSERVED SOILED WASHCLOTHS O PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION.
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
OBSERVED PRESET TABLEWARE NOT INVERTED OR COVERED. ALL PRESET TABLEWARE SHALL BE WRAPPED, COVERED, OR INVERTED TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED RUST DEPOSITS ON SHELVING UNITS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE RUST DEPOSITS AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED ICE BUILDUP INSIDE WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE TEST KIT FOR PROPER SANITIZER CONCENTRATION IN SANITIZING SOLUTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
OBSERVED NO TEMPERATURE MEASURING DEVICE FOR HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AN IRREVERSIBLE INDICATOR TO MEASURE UTENSIL SURFACE TEMPERATURE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, FREEZERS, SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP, DUST BUILDUP AND FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS IN PREP, STORAGE, AND DISH WASHING AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER IN PREP, STORAGE AND DISH WASHING AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AVAILABLE. ALL EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING AVAILABLE. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING.
2018-11-09 Pass Complaint CRITICAL 4 ▾
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT EXPOSED HANDSINKS. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
SHELF LINING ON STORAGE SHELVES IN DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTD TO REMOVE LINING SO AS SURFACE TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
FLOOR UNDER AND BEHIND HEAVY EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN, DEBRIS. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
NO ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED. INSTD TO OBTAIN AND PROVIDE VERIFICATION.
2017-08-21 Pass Complaint 5 ▾
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE WALK-IN COOLER, AND 3 DOOR COOLER STORAGE SHELVES NOT CLEAN INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALSO CLEAN DISH STORAGE SHELVES.ALSO CLEAN BAR GUN HOLDER AT THE FRONT BAR.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
OBSERVED THE FLOOR NOT CLEAN UNDER AND AROUND THE STORAGE SHELVES IN THE DISH/REAR STORAGE, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OBSERVED THE WALL IN THE DOUGH ROOM WITH A BLACK SUBSTANCE, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/RESEAL.ALSO IN THE PIZZA COOKING AREA CLEAN/REPAINT WALLS AND CEILING.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED HANDDIPPED ICE CREAM NO DIPPERWELL, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A DIPPERWELL.CONNECTED TO COLD WATER AND PROPERLY ATTACHED TO A DRAIN. ALSO FRONT BAR GUN HOLDER TO PROPER DRAIN LINE.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
OBSERVED CLUTTER IN REAR STORAGE/DISH AREA, INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE AND REMOVE ITEMS NOT BEING USED.
2016-07-21 Pass Canvass 3 ▾
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
RUBBER GASKETS ON REACH IN COOLER DOORS IN NEED OF REPAIRING OR REPLACING. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
CLEAN FRYERS TO REMOVE ALL GREASE BUILD UP. CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE TO REMOVE BUILD UP. CLEAN HOOD VENTILATION TO REMOVE GREASE AND DUST BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOORS IN NEED OF CLEANING UNDER AND AROUND EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
2015-08-19 Pass Canvass 2 ▾
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
OBSERVED THE WALK-IN COOLER STORAGE SHELVES NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN. ALSO CLEAN 2 DOOR COOLER FAN GUARD COVER, AND DEFROST SMALL BOX FREEZER.FOUND REAR DOUGH PREP AREA TABLE, AND MIXERS NO CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OBSERVED THE WALL BEHIND THE DISH MACHINE.
2014-07-03 Pass Canvass 3 ▾
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED RUSTY COOLER STORAGE RACKS IN THE REAR WALK-IN COOLER, AND BAR KEG COOLER RUSTY INTERIOR,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN CUTTING BOARDS, SLICER, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE. ALSO DEFROST SIDE UPRIGHT FREEZER AND CLEAN.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OBSERVED CEILING VENTS NOT CLEAN/DUSTY, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE THE DUST. OBSERVED REAR WALL/CEILING LIGHT SHIELD NOT CLEAN (TOMATO SAUCE SPLASHES), INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
2013-02-25 Pass Complaint 3 ▾
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYERS INCLUDING WHEELS NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE GREASE DEBRIS. CLEAN SAME AND MAINTAIN.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
STOCK ON FLOOR. ELEVATE 6 INCHES.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
REPLACE MISSING WALLBASE TILES IN REAR.
2012-06-28 Pass Canvass 5 ▾
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
NEW CUTTING BOARDS NEEDED IN PREP KITCHEN. WORN DISCOLORED. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
STOVES IN MAIN KITCHEN IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPLATTERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOORS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP IN MAIN KITCHEN. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
WALL IN NEED OF CLEANING IN BOTH PREP AREAS TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPLATTERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
LIGHT SHIELDS IN PIZZA PREP IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPLATTERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
2011-06-30 Pass Canvass 5 ▾
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. THE FOLLOWING IN NEED OF CLEANING: SHELVES ...
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. FLOORS THROUGHOUT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP ALONG WALL BASES,AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES...
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. Use dustless cleaning methods. CEILING TILES IN NEED OF REPLACING WHERE MISSING IN STOREAGE AREAS.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces. Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be prov...
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly co...
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