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EL PALACIO DE LOS FRIJOLES

15512 SW 72 ST · MIAMI · Dade County · FL 33193

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateDecember 6, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionCall Back – Admin. complaint recommended
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3495489
Visit number2
Inspection Visit ID10735545
DBPR license2334794

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority0 Intermediate6 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical7 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

7 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 1

#7High Priority03B-01-6

High 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. Observed cooked plantains (128F – Hot Holding) at kitchen stove. As per operator less than 1 hour. Operator started reheating, second temperature, 187F. Observed portioned creole sauce (120F – Hot Holding) at room temperature at cook line. As per operator more than 4 hours. Observed cooked sausage (96F – Hot Holding); cooked pork belly (95F – Hot Holding) steam table, as per operator for 3.5 hours. Operator reheated cooked sausage (186F – Hot Holding); cooked pork belly (186F – Hot Holding). **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-12-06: Observed cooked pork at 124F hot holding at fryer area. As per operator, product stored at room temperature for 1 hour. Coached operator on proper hot holding procedures. Observed chicken soup at 112F at took temperature at cook line. As per operator, for 3 hours. Cook began reheating product. Observed cooked plantains at 120F at steam table. As per operator, product placed at steam table less than 1 hour prior. Observed creole sauce at 150F hot holding on char grill. **Admin Complaint**

WarningAdmin Complaint

Basic 6

#1Basic22-20-5

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-12-06: Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Time Extended**

Warning
#2Basic36-37-5

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed Ceiling not smooth at kitchen, ware washing area and front counter area. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-12-06: Observed Ceiling not smooth at kitchen, ware washing area and front counter area. **Time Extended**

Warning
#3Basic36-17-5

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed tiles in disrepair underneath reach in freezer at kitchen area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-12-06: Observed tiles in disrepair underneath reach in freezer at kitchen area. **Time Extended**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#4Basic29-19-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Standing water in floor drain/floor drain draining very slowly. Observed standing water in floor near white reach in freezer at kitchen area. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-12-06: Observed standing water in floor near white reach in freezer at kitchen area. **Time Extended**

Warning
#5Basic08B-12-5

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Stored food not covered. Observed container of raw potatoes not covered at storage cabinet in hallway leaving to bathroom. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-12-06: Observed container of raw potatoes not covered at storage cabinet in hallway leaving to bathroom. **Time Extended**

Warning
#6Basic33-31-5

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Observed unused reach in freezer at kitchen. As per operator item is not used. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-12-06: Observed unused reach in freezer at kitchen. As per operator item is not used. **Time Extended**

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 20, 2026 12:20 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
1 observation(s)
Category 33 · Garbage, refuse and premises maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
2 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.