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EL PALACIO BUFFET

7403 S ORANGE BLOSSOM TRL · ORLANDO · Orange County · FL 32809

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateApril 8, 2025
Inspection typeComplaint Full
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionEmergency Order Callback Not Complied
Resultfacility_temporarily_closed
Inspection number3584938
Visit number2
Inspection Visit ID10814736
DBPR license5806980

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
3 High Priority2 Intermediate12 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical17 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 3

#13High Priority08A-05-6

High Priority – – From initial inspection : High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -Raw shell eggs over garlic in prep cooler. Operator immediately removed -Raw beef over onions and other ready to eat vegetables in cooler. Operator immediately removed . **Corrected On-Site** – From follow-up inspection 2025-04-08: **Time Extended**

Corrected On-Site
#14High Priority35A-05-4

High Priority – – From initial inspection : High Priority – Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 5 live roaches behind cooler next to stove 3 live roaches at wall and floor behind bag in a box soda . 1 live roach under big black oven 1 live roach interior rim of chest freezer in back storage area 1 live roach on wall behind triple sink, 1 live roach on hand sink next to triple sink 1 live roach on floor where bulk seasonings are stored 1 live roach on exterior of dish Machine Total 14 live roaches **Admin Complaint** – From follow-up inspection 2025-04-08: 1 live roach on back of cooler next to stove. Operator immediately killed, cleaned and discarded. 1 live roach on floor in front of dishwasher . Operator immediately killed and discarded. 1 live roach on wall by bulk seasoning containers . Operator immediately killed and discarded 1 live roach under table next to bag in a box soda 2 live roaches on floor under clear cooler in back 1 live roach on wall in enrtybway to back storage area Total 7 live roaches **Time Extended**

Admin Complaint
#15High Priority12A-09-4

High Priority – – From initial inspection : High Priority – Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employee washed hands with gloves on. Advised to remove gloves and wash hands – From follow-up inspection 2025-04-08: **Time Extended**

Intermediate 2

#16Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener – From follow-up inspection 2025-04-08: **Time Extended**

#17Intermediate53B-13-5

Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. – From follow-up inspection 2025-04-08: **Time Extended**

Basic 12

#1Basic36-36-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Ceiling tile missing. Multiple ceiling tiles out of place – From follow-up inspection 2025-04-08: **Time Extended**

#2Basic35A-03-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Dead roaches on premises. -3 dead roaches on floor at bag in a box soda -12 dead roaches behind stove -3 dead roaches behind cooler next to stove -1 dead roach under big black oven -17 dead roaches in interior rim of chest freezer in back storage area. Operator immediately cleaned and discarded -1 dead roach behind cooler across stove -4 dead roaches on floor where bulk seasonings are stored Total 41 dead roaches **Admin Complaint** – From follow-up inspection 2025-04-08: 1 dead roach on floor next to prep table that's next to big black oven. Operator immediately discarded **Time Extended**

Admin Complaint
#3Basic12B-07-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. -Drinks on prep tables and shelf above prep tables. Operator immediately removed **Corrected On-Site** – From follow-up inspection 2025-04-08: **Time Extended**

Corrected On-Site
#4Basic40-06-5

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -Phone on green cutting board. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site** – From follow-up inspection 2025-04-08: **Time Extended**

Corrected On-Site
#5Basic13-07-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Servers/prep persons wearing watches – From follow-up inspection 2025-04-08: **Time Extended**

#6Basic14-11-5

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Equipment in poor repair. -Gasket torn in chest freezer. And in freezer across stove – clear door cooler in back area ambient temperature 57F Reach in cooler on cook line across from wok. Ambient temperature 48F. Reach in cooler prep cooler ambient temperature 75F – From follow-up inspection 2025-04-08: **Time Extended**

#7Basic35B-01-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back exit door – From follow-up inspection 2025-04-08: **Time Extended**

#8Basic36-17-5

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Cracked tiles in kitchen floor – From follow-up inspection 2025-04-08: **Time Extended**

#9Basic23-03-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Shelves in bakery walk in cooler -Top of shelf of prep table on cook line – Top of shelf at double sink near bag in a box soda -Gasket dirty in middle prep cooler across wok -Sides of fryers -Shelf under prep table next to cooler – From follow-up inspection 2025-04-08: **Time Extended**

#10Basic21-44-1

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. over wings prep table cooler. Operator immediately removed **Corrected On-Site** – From follow-up inspection 2025-04-08: **Time Extended**

Corrected On-Site
#11Basic08B-17-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed vegetables over containers of ready to eat sauces in walk in cooler. – From follow-up inspection 2025-04-08: **Time Extended**

#12Basic29-03-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Water draining onto floor surface. Dish machine drain overlflowing onto floor in kitchen – From follow-up inspection 2025-04-08: **Time Extended**

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 11, 2026 12:36 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
2 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
2 observation(s)
Category 13 · Clothing, hair restraints, jewelry and fingernails
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 21 · Wiping cloths, linens and laundry facilities
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
3 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
2 observation(s)
Category 40 · Employee personal belongings
1 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
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.