EL PALACIO DE LOS JUGOS
9095 SW 40 ST · MIAMI · Dade County · FL 33165
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
8 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 1
03B-01-6High Priority – – From initial inspection : High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. COOKED LIVER (120F – Hot Holding); MOFONGO (124F – Hot Holding); MALANGA MASH (120F – Hot Holding); CHICKEN MILANESE (115F – Hot Holding); MASHED POTATOES (129F – Hot Holding); CORN FRITTER (99F – Hot Holding); SHREDDED PORK (107F – Hot Holding); BOILED YUCA (130F – Hot Holding); FRIED CRAB (105F – Hot Holding) at steam table at front counter. as per manager, items were out less than one hour. Manager increased them the of the steam table. Observed ham croquettes (104F – Hot Holding) at hot box at front counter. As per employee, product placed inside u it less than 1 hour prior. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-10-23: Observed shredded pork 116F hot holding, fried crab 113F at front steam table. As per manager, product placed at unit less than 1 hour. Observed mofongo at 138F, mashed malanga 169F, chicken milanese 139F, corn fritter 135F all hot holding at front steam table. **Admin Complaint**
Intermediate 2
22-02-4Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed interior of rice containers soiled with old food debris at preparation area. Observed oven mitts soiled with old food debris at cook line. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-10-23: Observed oven mitts soiled with old food debris at cook line. **Time Extended**
14-14-4Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food. Observed non food grade brush with food residues at preparation area. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-10-23: Observed non food grade brush with food residues at preparation area. **Time Extended**
Basic 5
36-32-5Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed exiling in disrepair near walk in cooler. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-10-23: Observed exiling in disrepair near walk in cooler. **Time Extended**
14-25-5Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Establishment using wood (other than a hard, close-grained wood) as a food-contact surface. Observed wood shelves at walk-in cooler. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-10-23: Observed wood shelves at walk-in cooler. **Time Extended**
08B-42-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Food stored outside. Observed papayas, mangos, avocados stored outside on shelf near back exit door. Observed cans of soda, bottled water, malted milk and canned guava shells stored outside in a locker near back exit door. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-10-23: Observed coconuts stored outside near remote walk-in freezer. **Time Extended**
10-08-5Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Manager properly place ice scoop with handle up. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-10-23: **Time Extended**
16-46-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels on container of shredded cheese at preparation area. Employee removed label. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-10-23: Observed old labels on container of shredded cheese at preparation area. **Time Extended**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 23, 2026 12:28 PM.
Violation category totals
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1 observation(s)
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2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.