THE PRICKLY PALM
495 2 ST, CEDAR KEY, FL 32625
License #4850099
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Solid Health Score
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THE PRICKLY PALM in CEDAR KEY currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 88.8 out of 100 — a B grade — generally clean with some minor or moderate violations on record. This restaurant has 4 inspections on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on September 22, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 10 total violations — 4 critical, 1 major, 5 minor.
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What stands out in this inspection history
The latest inspection on September 22, 2026 shows 4 observation rows: no critical rows, 1 major, and 3 minor.
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THE PRICKLY PALM looks fairly solid on paper. Would you eat here?
Solid overall, with enough history that people may still weigh the details differently.
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Inspection History
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- Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action
- [14-09-4] Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board on flip-top make table in kitchen with grooves with black stains.
- [22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on flip-top make table with mold like substance in the grooves in kitchen.
- [25-06-4] Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. single service food trays not inverted or protected. Manager inverted food trays.
- [08B-17-4] Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed produce in shipping box ( bananas ) stored over ready-to-eat food ( granola containers and prep table )
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