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Failing Health Score
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HEARTS OF PALM CATERING in MIAMI currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 38 out of 100 — an F grade — a serious pattern of repeat or critical violations. This restaurant has been inspected 6 times from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on October 28, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 39 total violations — 8 critical, 3 major, 28 minor.
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The latest inspection on October 28, 2026 shows 12 observation rows: 7 critical, 1 major, and 4 minor.
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Inspection History
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- Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action
- [03D-02-5] Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed potatoes (47 F - Cold Holding) inside the reach in cooler at the kitchen. As per operator food was cooked last night. Food has been out of temperature for more than 4 hours. Stop sale was issued.
- [01B-02-5] Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed potatoes (47 F - Cold Holding) inside the reach in cooler at the kitchen. As per operator food was cooked last night. Food has been out of temperature for more than 4 hours. Stop sale was issued.
- [35B-01-4] Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
- [02C-01-5] Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed chicken soup date marked on 10-19. Stop sale was issued.
- [01B-13-4] Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed chicken soup date marked on 10-19. Stop sale was issued.
- [08A-20-5] Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken stored above French fries and beef. Operator placed chicken at the bottom.
- [14-09-4] Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed white cutting board at the kitchen area.
- [14-11-5] Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler door gaskets torn.
- [31B-02-4] No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Operator provided paper towels.
- [36-73-4] Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed at the Dry storage.
- [41-10-4] Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed Clorox, Lysol and toxic chemicals stored above clear utensils and dishwasher machine.
- [29-37-4] Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink.
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