What is Palm Island's health inspection score?

Palm Island has a SafeDine safety score of 81 out of 100 (Grade B). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Palm Island last inspected?

Palm Island was last inspected on September 24, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Palm Island have?

Palm Island has 33 total violations across 6 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Palm Island safe to eat at?

Palm Island has a good safety record with a score of 81/100. While there are some noted violations, overall compliance is solid.

What type of cuisine does Palm Island serve?

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

Official Health Record

Palm Island

Name: Palm Island
Address: 1299 GRAND AVENUE, Baldwin, 11510
Rating: 81

1299 GRAND AVENUE, Baldwin

Last inspected 8mo ago

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0Good

American

Better than 22% of american restaurants

Improving

6 inspections

Last: Sep 24, 2025

medium confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

Clean Rate

5.5

Avg Violations

9 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Handwashing

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Temperature controlHigh Priority

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

Cross-contamination

Raw and cooked foods not properly separated

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

-19

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-4 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-0 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-10 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-3 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

+8 pts

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

3rd

30% weight

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

Jul 2024

1 inspections

1 high priority

7 basic

Jul

Aug 2024

1 inspections

1 high priority

5 basic

Oct 2024

2 inspections

7 basic

Oct

Sep 2025

2 inspections

1 high priority

11 basic

Inspection History

6 records on file

4 Re-Inspection2 Inspection

Sep 25

Re-Inspection InspectionLatest

2 Basic

2 total

96/100inspection score

−4 pts

Basic (2)

−4 pts

13BGarbage storage areas not properly constructed or maintained, creating a nuisance−2
16Miscellaneous, Economic Violation, Choking Poster, Training.−2

Base deductions−4 pts

Sep 25

Inspection Inspection

1 High9 Basic

10 total

72/100inspection score

−28 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

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 (9)

−18 pts

16Miscellaneous, Economic Violation, Choking Poster, Training.−2
14AInsects, rodents present−2
12EHandwashing facilities inaccessible, improperly located, dirty, in disrepair, improper fixtures, soap, and single service towels or hand drying devices missing−2
8EAccurate thermometers not available or used to evaluate refrigerated or heated storage temperatures−2
15AFloors, walls, ceilings, not smooth, properly constructed, in disrepair, dirty surfaces−2
15DImproper storage of cleaning equipment, linens, laundry unacceptable−2
14BEffective measures not used to control entrance (rodent-, insect-proof contruction). Harborage areas available for rodents, insects and other vermin−2
14CPesticide application not supervised by a certified applicator−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

Base deductions−28 pts

Oct 24

Re-Inspection Inspection

2 Basic

2 total

96/100inspection score

−4 pts

Basic (2)

−4 pts

16Miscellaneous, Economic Violation, Choking Poster, Training.−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

Base deductions−4 pts

Oct 24

Re-Inspection Inspection

5 Basic

5 total

90/100inspection score

−10 pts

Basic (5)

−10 pts

12EHandwashing facilities inaccessible, improperly located, dirty, in disrepair, improper fixtures, soap, and single service towels or hand drying devices missing−2
16Miscellaneous, Economic Violation, Choking Poster, Training.−2
11AManual facilities inadequate, technique incorrect; mechanical facilities not operated in accordance with manufacturer's instructions−2
14BEffective measures not used to control entrance (rodent-, insect-proof contruction). Harborage areas available for rodents, insects and other vermin−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

Base deductions−10 pts

Aug 24

Re-Inspection Inspection

1 High5 Basic

6 total

80/100inspection score

−20 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

5CPotentially hazardous foods are not stored under refrigeration except during necessary preparation or approved precooling procedures (room temperature storage).−10

Basic (5)

−10 pts

8BIn use food dispensing utensils improperly stored−2
12EHandwashing facilities inaccessible, improperly located, dirty, in disrepair, improper fixtures, soap, and single service towels or hand drying devices missing−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
16Miscellaneous, Economic Violation, Choking Poster, Training.−2
14BEffective measures not used to control entrance (rodent-, insect-proof contruction). Harborage areas available for rodents, insects and other vermin−2

Base deductions−20 pts

Jul 24

Inspection Inspection

1 High7 Basic

8 total

76/100inspection score

−24 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 (7)

−14 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
10BNon-food contact surfaces and equipment are improperly designed, constructed, installed, maintained (equipment not readily accessible for cleaning, surface not smooth finish)−2
16Miscellaneous, Economic Violation, Choking Poster, Training.−2
14BEffective measures not used to control entrance (rodent-, insect-proof contruction). Harborage areas available for rodents, insects and other vermin−2
8BIn use food dispensing utensils improperly stored−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
12EHandwashing facilities inaccessible, improperly located, dirty, in disrepair, improper fixtures, soap, and single service towels or hand drying devices missing−2

Base deductions−24 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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