What is Palace Diner's health inspection score?

Palace Diner has a SafeDine safety score of 91 out of 100 (Grade A). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Palace Diner last inspected?

Palace Diner was last inspected on May 8, 2026. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Palace Diner have?

Palace Diner has 77 total violations across 2 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Palace Diner safe to eat at?

Yes, Palace Diner has an excellent safety record with a score of 91/100. This indicates strong compliance with health and safety standards.

What type of cuisine does Palace Diner serve?

Palace Diner serves American cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

Palace Diner

Name: Palace Diner
Address: 194 WASHINGTON STREET, Poughkeepsie, 12601
Rating: 91

194 WASHINGTON STREET, Poughkeepsie

Last Inspected: 5/8/2026

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0Excellent

American

Better than 22% of american restaurants

Improving

9 inspections

Last: May 8, 2026

high confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

11%

Clean Rate

8.6

Avg Violations

1 month ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Temperature controlHigh Priority

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

Cross-contamination

Raw and cooked foods not properly separated

Handwashing

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Pest issues

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Sanitation

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-15

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-6 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-0 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-6 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Inspection Timeline

+17 pts

100

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

3rd

30% weight

Real-time Score: 85/100 — This score includes today's freshness penalty and may differ slightly from the displayed score (91/100) which is computed during our regular data sync.

How scoring works: Every restaurant starts at 100 points. Points are deducted for violations found during inspections.

Recent inspections are weighted more heavily. High priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact.

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Violation Timeline

Apr 2023

1 inspections

8 basic

Apr

Oct 2023

1 inspections

3 high priority

15 basic

Dec 2023

1 inspections

9 basic

Dec

Apr 2024

1 inspections

4 high priority

11 basic

Dec 2024

1 inspections

1 high priority

5 basic

Dec

Mar 2025

1 inspections

9 basic

Dec 2025

1 inspections

1 high priority

6 basic

Dec

Apr 2026

1 inspections

1 high priority

4 basic

May 2026

1 inspections

May

Inspection History

9 records on file

1 Re-Inspection8 Inspection

May 26

Re-Inspection InspectionLatestClean

No violations

100/100inspection score

Apr 26

Inspection Inspection

1 High4 Basic

5 total

82/100inspection score

−18 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

5EEnough refrigerated storage equipment is not present, properly designed, maintained or operated so that all potentially hazardous foods are cooled properly and stored below 45�F as required.−10

Basic (4)

−8 pts

15CPremises littered, unnecessary equipment and article present, living quarters no completely separated for food service operations, live animals, birds and pets not excluded−2
11DNon food contact surfaces of equipment not clean−2
10BNon-food contact surfaces and equipment are improperly designed, constructed, installed, maintained (equipment not readily accessible for cleaning, surface not smooth finish)−2
15AFloors, walls, ceilings, not smooth, properly constructed, in disrepair, dirty surfaces−2

Base deductions−18 pts

Dec 25

Inspection Inspection

1 High6 Basic

7 total

78/100inspection score

−22 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

5EEnough refrigerated storage equipment is not present, properly designed, maintained or operated so that all potentially hazardous foods are cooled properly and stored below 45�F as required.−10

Basic (6)

−12 pts

15BLighting and ventilation inadequate, fixtures not shielded, dirty ventilation hoods, ductwork, filters, exhaust fans−2
11DNon food contact surfaces of equipment not clean−2
8AFood not protected during storage, preparation, display, transportation and service, from potential sources of contamination (e.g., food uncovered, mislabeled, stored on floor, missing or inadequate sneeze guards, food containers double stacked)−2
10BNon-food contact surfaces and equipment are improperly designed, constructed, installed, maintained (equipment not readily accessible for cleaning, surface not smooth finish)−2
12CPlumbing and sinks not properly sized, installed, maintained; equipment and floors not properly drained−2
14AInsects, rodents present−2

Base deductions−22 pts

Mar 25

Inspection Inspection

9 Basic

9 total

82/100inspection score

−18 pts

Basic (9)

−18 pts

10AFood (ice) contact surfaces are improperly designed, constructed, installed, located (cracks, open seams, pitted surfaces, tin cans reused, uncleanable or corroded food contact surfaces)−2
15BLighting and ventilation inadequate, fixtures not shielded, dirty ventilation hoods, ductwork, filters, exhaust fans−2
11AManual facilities inadequate, technique incorrect; mechanical facilities not operated in accordance with manufacturer's instructions−2
8AFood not protected during storage, preparation, display, transportation and service, from potential sources of contamination (e.g., food uncovered, mislabeled, stored on floor, missing or inadequate sneeze guards, food containers double stacked)−2
12CPlumbing and sinks not properly sized, installed, maintained; equipment and floors not properly drained−2
15AFloors, walls, ceilings, not smooth, properly constructed, in disrepair, dirty surfaces−2
8CImproper use and storage of clean, sanitized equipment and utensils−2
11DNon food contact surfaces of equipment not clean−2
8DSingle service items reused, improperly stored, dispensed, not used when required−2

Base deductions−18 pts

Dec 24

Inspection Inspection

1 High5 Basic

6 total

80/100inspection score

−20 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

5EEnough refrigerated storage equipment is not present, properly designed, maintained or operated so that all potentially hazardous foods are cooled properly and stored below 45�F as required.−10

Basic (5)

−10 pts

8AFood not protected during storage, preparation, display, transportation and service, from potential sources of contamination (e.g., food uncovered, mislabeled, stored on floor, missing or inadequate sneeze guards, food containers double stacked)−2
15BLighting and ventilation inadequate, fixtures not shielded, dirty ventilation hoods, ductwork, filters, exhaust fans−2
12EHandwashing facilities inaccessible, improperly located, dirty, in disrepair, improper fixtures, soap, and single service towels or hand drying devices missing−2
8BIn use food dispensing utensils improperly stored−2
14AInsects, rodents present−2

Base deductions−20 pts

Apr 24

Inspection Inspection

4 High11 Basic

15 total

38/100inspection score

−62 pts

High Priority (4)

−40 pts

1FShellfish not from approved sources, improperly tagged/labeled, tags not retained 90 days.−10
5CPotentially hazardous foods are not stored under refrigeration except during necessary preparation or approved precooling procedures (room temperature storage).−10
5EEnough refrigerated storage equipment is not present, properly designed, maintained or operated so that all potentially hazardous foods are cooled properly and stored below 45�F as required.−10
5BPotentially hazardous foods are not cooled by an approved method where the food temperature can be reduced from 120oF to 70oF or less within two hours and 70oF to 45oF within four hours.−10

Basic (11)

−22 pts

15BLighting and ventilation inadequate, fixtures not shielded, dirty ventilation hoods, ductwork, filters, exhaust fans−2
11AManual facilities inadequate, technique incorrect; mechanical facilities not operated in accordance with manufacturer's instructions−2
8CImproper use and storage of clean, sanitized equipment and utensils−2
12CPlumbing and sinks not properly sized, installed, maintained; equipment and floors not properly drained−2
15AFloors, walls, ceilings, not smooth, properly constructed, in disrepair, dirty surfaces−2
11DNon food contact surfaces of equipment not clean−2
11BWiping cloths dirty, not stored properly in sanitizing solutions−2
10BNon-food contact surfaces and equipment are improperly designed, constructed, installed, maintained (equipment not readily accessible for cleaning, surface not smooth finish)−2
8AFood not protected during storage, preparation, display, transportation and service, from potential sources of contamination (e.g., food uncovered, mislabeled, stored on floor, missing or inadequate sneeze guards, food containers double stacked)−2
12EHandwashing facilities inaccessible, improperly located, dirty, in disrepair, improper fixtures, soap, and single service towels or hand drying devices missing−2
8BIn use food dispensing utensils improperly stored−2

Base deductions−62 pts

Dec 23

Inspection Inspection

9 Basic

9 total

82/100inspection score

−18 pts

Basic (9)

−18 pts

11AManual facilities inadequate, technique incorrect; mechanical facilities not operated in accordance with manufacturer's instructions−2
10BNon-food contact surfaces and equipment are improperly designed, constructed, installed, maintained (equipment not readily accessible for cleaning, surface not smooth finish)−2
8DSingle service items reused, improperly stored, dispensed, not used when required−2
8CImproper use and storage of clean, sanitized equipment and utensils−2
15BLighting and ventilation inadequate, fixtures not shielded, dirty ventilation hoods, ductwork, filters, exhaust fans−2
8AFood not protected during storage, preparation, display, transportation and service, from potential sources of contamination (e.g., food uncovered, mislabeled, stored on floor, missing or inadequate sneeze guards, food containers double stacked)−2
10AFood (ice) contact surfaces are improperly designed, constructed, installed, located (cracks, open seams, pitted surfaces, tin cans reused, uncleanable or corroded food contact surfaces)−2
11CFood contact surfaces not washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any time of operations when contamination may have occurred−2
14AInsects, rodents present−2

Base deductions−18 pts

Oct 23

Inspection Inspection

3 High15 Basic

18 total

40/100inspection score

−60 pts

High Priority (3)

−30 pts

4AToxic chemicals are improperly labeled, stored or used so that contamination of food can occur.−10
1HFood from unapproved source, spoiled, adulterated on premises.−10
5CPotentially hazardous foods are not stored under refrigeration except during necessary preparation or approved precooling procedures (room temperature storage).−10

Basic (15)

−30 pts

12EHandwashing facilities inaccessible, improperly located, dirty, in disrepair, improper fixtures, soap, and single service towels or hand drying devices missing−2
12CPlumbing and sinks not properly sized, installed, maintained; equipment and floors not properly drained−2
8FImproper thawing procedures used−2
14AInsects, rodents present−2
11AManual facilities inadequate, technique incorrect; mechanical facilities not operated in accordance with manufacturer's instructions−2
10BNon-food contact surfaces and equipment are improperly designed, constructed, installed, maintained (equipment not readily accessible for cleaning, surface not smooth finish)−2
15CPremises littered, unnecessary equipment and article present, living quarters no completely separated for food service operations, live animals, birds and pets not excluded−2
10AFood (ice) contact surfaces are improperly designed, constructed, installed, located (cracks, open seams, pitted surfaces, tin cans reused, uncleanable or corroded food contact surfaces)−2
8AFood not protected during storage, preparation, display, transportation and service, from potential sources of contamination (e.g., food uncovered, mislabeled, stored on floor, missing or inadequate sneeze guards, food containers double stacked)−2
15AFloors, walls, ceilings, not smooth, properly constructed, in disrepair, dirty surfaces−2
8DSingle service items reused, improperly stored, dispensed, not used when required−2
11CFood contact surfaces not washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any time of operations when contamination may have occurred−2
8CImproper use and storage of clean, sanitized equipment and utensils−2
11DNon food contact surfaces of equipment not clean−2
15BLighting and ventilation inadequate, fixtures not shielded, dirty ventilation hoods, ductwork, filters, exhaust fans−2

Base deductions−60 pts

Apr 23

Inspection Inspection

8 Basic

8 total

84/100inspection score

−16 pts

Basic (8)

−16 pts

8AFood not protected during storage, preparation, display, transportation and service, from potential sources of contamination (e.g., food uncovered, mislabeled, stored on floor, missing or inadequate sneeze guards, food containers double stacked)−2
14AInsects, rodents present−2
14CPesticide application not supervised by a certified applicator−2
15AFloors, walls, ceilings, not smooth, properly constructed, in disrepair, dirty surfaces−2
10BNon-food contact surfaces and equipment are improperly designed, constructed, installed, maintained (equipment not readily accessible for cleaning, surface not smooth finish)−2
15CPremises littered, unnecessary equipment and article present, living quarters no completely separated for food service operations, live animals, birds and pets not excluded−2
15BLighting and ventilation inadequate, fixtures not shielded, dirty ventilation hoods, ductwork, filters, exhaust fans−2
11AManual facilities inadequate, technique incorrect; mechanical facilities not operated in accordance with manufacturer's instructions−2

Base deductions−16 pts

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Data source: Florida DBPR · Official government inspection records

Grading System

85 – 100
Excellent
70 – 84
Good
Below 70
Fair

About SafeDine Scores

Scores are calculated using official government inspection data. High Priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact, followed by Intermediate and Basic violations. Community reviews can adjust the score by up to 5 points when 3+ reviews are submitted.

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