EL PALACIO BUFFET
7403 S ORANGE BLOSSOM TRL · ORLANDO · Orange County · FL 32809
Inspection Summary
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Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
22 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 3
08A-05-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef over crab cakes. Manager moved beef **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
35A-05-4High Priority – Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 4 live under prep tables **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. milk (48F – Cold Holding). Less than 4 hours out of cooler. Placed in cooler to cool **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
Intermediate 2
31A-04-4Intermediate – Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Faucet broken off at hand sink next to walk in cooler. **Warning**
22-31-4Intermediate – Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Reach in cooler
Basic 17
22-20-5Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
23-24-4Basic – Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Reach in coolers and freezers throughout kitchen.
36-37-5Basic – Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Over ice machine, cardboard
36-32-5Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Throughout kitchen, small holes
36-34-5Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Throughout kitchen
35A-03-4Basic – Dead roaches on premises. 6 dead on floor. 4 behind hot box located at exit to kitchen. Staff cleaned up . **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
29-18-4Basic – Drain cover(s) missing. Next to walk in cooler
40-06-5Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Purse under counter prep table. Manager removed. **Corrected On-Site**
24-08-4Basic – Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried – wet nesting. Pans in storage at dish
14-11-5Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Fry baskets, broken parts. Gasket on chest freezer **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Area near hand sink next to walk in coolers.
36-17-5Basic – Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Ware washing area
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Chicken in walk in cooler. Manager picked it up **Corrected On-Site**
08B-29-4Basic – Food-contact surface not cleaned and sanitized between working with unwashed produce and ready-to-eat food. Cooked whole banana with stickers on them .
14-36-5Basic – Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Reach in cooler **Repeat Violation**
14-47-4Basic – Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Under counter in dish
29-19-4Basic – Standing water in floor drain/floor drain draining very slowly. Drain located next to mop sink.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 2:33 AM.
Violation category totals
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3 observation(s)
3 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
5 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.