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EL PALACIO DE LOS JUGOS

9095 SW 40 ST · MIAMI · Dade County · FL 33165

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateSeptember 10, 2025
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3635124
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID10934058
DBPR license2326328

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
5 High Priority2 Intermediate16 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical23 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 5

#17High Priority10-05-5

High Priority – In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed kitchen utensils in dirty water at 145F at the cook line.

#18High Priority35A-02-7

High Priority – Live, small flying insects found. Observed one flying insect flying around near three compartment sink.

#19High Priority08A-04-5

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw beef stored with unwashed produce inside walk in cooler.

#20High Priority12A-09-4

High Priority – Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed male employee cleaning and then preparing food without changing gloves.

#21High Priority03B-01-6

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cook salmon (116F – Hot Holding) yellow rice with chicken (125F – Hot Holding); bbq ribs (114F – Hot Holding); vegetable fried rice (125F – Hot Holding); red beans and rice (126F – Hot Holding); chicken soup (133F – Hot Holding) at the front steam table. As per operator, products were placed there about an hour ago. Operator began to reheat to correct parameters. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate 2

#22Intermediate02D-02-4

Intermediate – Packaged food not labeled as specified by law. Observed several containers of packaged juice inside reaching cooler next in cooler not labeled.

#23Intermediate41-17-4

Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed clear spray bottle containing degreaser near three compartment sink with no label.

Basic 16

#1Basic22-20-5

Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed ice machine in back prep area with soiled interior.

#2Basic14-05-4

Basic – Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observed cardboard used to line shelves inside walk in cooler.

#3Basic36-34-5

Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents near lobby area soiled.

#4Basic14-09-4

Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed red cutting board at the prep area with cut marks and no longer cleanable.

#5Basic13-07-4

Basic – Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observable employee wearing a personal watch while preparing food on cook line.

#6Basic36-22-4

Basic – Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water around the walking cooler and kitchen area.

#7Basic36-17-5

Basic – Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed several floor tiles missing and disrepair in prep area inside hot cook line.

#8Basic14-69-4

Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup at chest freezer near front counter service.

#9Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood soiled filter inside kitchen in all hot cooking area. Observed ice machine filters soiled.

#10Basic14-33-4

Basic – Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed rust shelf inside reaching cooler next to three compartment sink.

#11Basic25-06-4

Basic – Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed plastic half gallon bottles not inverted near back prep area.

#12Basic21-14-4

Basic – Soiled cloths, linen, aprons, coats, or other uniform apparel not kept in a suitable container prior to laundering. Observed soiled apron near containers of rice not stored properly.

#13Basic36-27-5

Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall behind main cook line soiled.

#14Basic21-12-4

Basic – Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth not stored in chlorine sanitizing solution near sandwich prep area.

#15Basic21-01-4

Basic – Wiping cloths used for occasional spills on tableware (utensils, plates or bowls served to the consumer) not dry and used just for that purpose.

#16Basic02D-01-5

Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed several squeeze containers near front counter sandwich station containing oil with no label.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 22, 2026 7:19 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
2 observation(s)
Category 4 · Facilities maintain proper food temperature
1 observation(s)
Category 9 · Bare-hand contact with ready-to-eat food / AOP
1 observation(s)
Category 11 · Employee health knowledge / ill employees
1 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 15 · No longer used
4 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
3 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 26 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)
Category 37 · No longer used
4 observation(s)
Category 42 · Cleaning and maintenance equipment
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.