What is Palm Gardens's health inspection score?

Palm Gardens has a SafeDine safety score of 47 out of 100 (Grade C). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Palm Gardens last inspected?

Palm Gardens was last inspected on November 14, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Palm Gardens have?

Palm Gardens has 22 total violations across 2 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Palm Gardens safe to eat at?

Palm Gardens has a safety score of 47/100, which suggests room for improvement. Review the detailed inspection history on SafeDine for more information.

What type of cuisine does Palm Gardens serve?

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

Official Health Record

Palm Gardens

Name: Palm Gardens
Address: 52 Elm STREET, Cortland, 13045
Rating: 47

52 Elm STREET, Cortland

Last Inspected: 11/14/2025

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American

Better than 22% of american restaurants

Declining

2 inspections

Last: Nov 14, 2025

medium confidence

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Clean Rate

Avg Violations

7 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Cross-contaminationHigh Priority

Raw and cooked foods not properly separated

Handwashing

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Pest issuesHigh Priority

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Sanitation

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-56

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-20 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-0 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-20 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

Real-time Score: 44/100 — This score includes today's freshness penalty and may differ slightly from the displayed score (47/100) 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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Inspection History

2 records on file

2 Inspection

Nov 25

Inspection InspectionLatest

2 High11 Basic

13 total

58/100inspection score

−42 pts

High Priority (2)

−20 pts

1HFood from unapproved source, spoiled, adulterated on premises.−10
2CCooked or prepared foods are subject to cross-contamination from raw foods.−10

Basic (11)

−22 pts

15BLighting and ventilation inadequate, fixtures not shielded, dirty ventilation hoods, ductwork, filters, exhaust fans−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
11CFood contact surfaces not washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any time of operations when contamination may have occurred−2
11DNon food contact surfaces of equipment not clean−2
11AManual facilities inadequate, technique incorrect; mechanical facilities not operated in accordance with manufacturer's instructions−2
12DToilet facilities inadequate, inconvenient, dirty, in disrepair, toilet paper missing, not self-closing doors, missing hand wash signs−2
12EHandwashing facilities inaccessible, improperly located, dirty, in disrepair, improper fixtures, soap, and single service towels or hand drying devices missing−2
10BNon-food contact surfaces and equipment are improperly designed, constructed, installed, maintained (equipment not readily accessible for cleaning, surface not smooth finish)−2
11BWiping cloths dirty, not stored properly in sanitizing solutions−2
16Miscellaneous, Economic Violation, Choking Poster, Training.−2

Base deductions−42 pts

Jan 24

Inspection Inspection

2 High7 Basic

9 total

66/100inspection score

−34 pts

High Priority (2)

−20 pts

1HFood from unapproved source, spoiled, adulterated on premises.−10
2CCooked or prepared foods are subject to cross-contamination from raw foods.−10

Basic (7)

−14 pts

15AFloors, walls, ceilings, not smooth, properly constructed, in disrepair, dirty 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
10BNon-food contact surfaces and equipment are improperly designed, constructed, installed, maintained (equipment not readily accessible for cleaning, surface not smooth finish)−2
11CFood contact surfaces not washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any time of operations when contamination may have occurred−2
11DNon food contact surfaces of equipment not clean−2
12CPlumbing and sinks not properly sized, installed, maintained; equipment and floors not properly drained−2

Base deductions−34 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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