Palmetto, Manatee County

POWER MEALS BY DAWN

323 10 AVE W UNIT 101, Palmetto, FL 34221

FoodNon-Seating
Latest violations
1
1 Intermediate
May 4, 2026
City
Palmetto
County
Manatee
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
11

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

May 4, 2026

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Intermediate: 1Total: 1

51-16-7

Detail 24553301

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Operator had to rip out their existing triple sink and added a new one to the space they bought directly connected to their existing area. The area has a working hand sink and coolers. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-05-04: Operator has submitted the plans yesterday and is waiting on a response. Time extend to next routine inspection. Time Extended

Mar 3, 2026

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

Intermediate: 2Basic: 2Total: 4

31A-09-4

Detail 24408401

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed their back hand sink with dusters placed inside. Operator removed them. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning

51-16-7

Detail 24408399

Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Operator had to rip out their existing triple sink and added a new one to the space they bought directly connected to their existing area. The area has a working hand sink and coolers. Warning

14-69-4

Detail 24408400

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in their reach in freezer. Repeat Violation Warning

10-01-5

Detail 24408398

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed utensil handles touching food in their rice and nuts containers. Operator removed the scoops. Corrected On-Site Warning

Oct 31, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 4Total: 5

31A-09-4

Detail 24160616

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Pans stored on the hand wash sink in the three compartment sink area. Owner removed the pans. Corrected On-Site

40-06-5

Detail 24160615

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone stored on a preparation table in the kitchen. Owner removed the phone. Corrected On-Site

36-11-4

Detail 24160617

Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable in the three compartment sink area.

08B-38-4

Detail 24160614

Basic - Food stored on floor. Containers of garlic powder and cashews stored on the floor in the kitchen area. Owner placed the items on a shelf. Corrected On-Site

14-69-4

Detail 24160618

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer on the shelves and under the condenser.

Mar 20, 2025

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 1Total: 1

50-17-3

Detail 23646326

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired 12-1-24. Admin Complaint

Oct 22, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 4

41-05-4

Detail 23296716

High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Observed a residential use only insecticide stored inside the establishment. Operator removed the insecticide. Corrected On-Site

53A-03-7

Detail 23296719

Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed expired: Dawn Morrison 6/15/23. Operations has another current food manager.

50-09-4

Detail 23296717

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Operator did not have their license available at time of inspection.

13-07-4

Detail 23296718

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed an employee wearing a watch while preparing food. Employee removed the watch. Corrected On-Site

Nov 7, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Total: 2

08A-05-6

Detail 22427763

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw eggs stored over prepared pancake batter. Operator moved eggs to bottom shelf. Corrected On-Site

11-26-1

Detail 22427762

Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Observed some employees with no written plan in place.

Jul 31, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Total: 1

08A-04-5

Detail 22161943

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw shell eggs over zucchini squash. Owner moved eggs. Corrected On-Site

Mar 20, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Total: 3

50-17-3

Detail 21870287

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Current license posted expired 12-1-2022.

11-27-4

Detail 21870286

Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Observed no clean up plan in place. Inspector will email.

11-26-1

Detail 21870285

Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Observed no employee reporting forms present. Inspector will email.

Nov 3, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 2Total: 2

50-09-4

Detail 21548003

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed no current license posted.

08B-38-4

Detail 21548004

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed onions stored on the floor. Operator moved and placed off the floor. Corrected On-Site

Apr 12, 2022

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

50-17-2

Detail 21005082

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Admin Complaint

31B-04-4

Detail 21005081

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Emailed hand Wash signs to operator.

Nov 17, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 3

22-02-4

Detail 20667159

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed mixer soiled with food debris.

40-06-5

Detail 20667158

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee shirt hung next to single service items on dry storage rack. Operator removed and stored properly. Corrected On-Site

36-73-4

Detail 20667157

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor soiled with food debris located under oven and in rear of kitchen under dry storage rack.