PALO QUEMAO DOWNTOWN
20 W FLAGLER ST · MIAMI · Dade County · FL 33130
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
18 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 2
41-07-4High Priority – Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed container of pills stored on shelf over preparation table at 3CS area. Bottle was moved. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs over cooked yuca at 2nd walk-in cooler. Eggs were moved accordingly. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Intermediate 3
16-37-1Intermediate – No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine test strips available. **Warning**
53B-01-5Intermediate – No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed no training provided. Observed Esteban, Maria, Rene, Catalina, Milagros working for than 60 days. **Warning**
53A-15-4Intermediate – Person in charge unable to answer basic questions about allergens. Observed operator not knowing how to calibrate a thermometer using the cold method. Coached operator on correct procedure. **Warning**
Basic 13
36-34-5Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed at 3CS area ceiling tiles. **Warning**
50-09-4Basic – Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning**
14-09-4Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at cutting board at steam table. **Warning**
24-08-4Basic – Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried – wet nesting. Observed at plastic containers at 3CS Area. **Warning**
14-11-5Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Observed walk-in freezer gaskets in disrepair and at reach-in freezer across cook line. **Warning**
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed raw cut potatoes and limes on floor at 2nd walk-in cooler observed and plastic water bottles on floor at entrance to kitchen. Water bottles were correctly stored. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
14-69-4Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup at walk-in freezer door. **Warning**
10-08-5Basic – Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed at kitchen and bar ice machines. Scoops were correctly placed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
51-13-4Basic – No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. **Warning**
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed interior of 3CS hose gun soiled. **Warning**
24-18-4Basic – Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed spoons and forks stored upright at entrance to kitchen. Utensils were stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-12-5Basic – Stored food not covered. Observed pork belly not covered at Walk-in cooler. Coached manager on correct procedure. **Warning**
36-27-5Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall next to 3CS soiled. **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 22, 2026 7:41 AM.
Violation category totals
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1 observation(s)
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.