EL PALACIO DE LOS JUGOS
5721-5741 W FLAGLER ST · MIAMI · Dade County · FL 33126
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
14 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 1
08A-04-5High Priority – Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw pork stored over spinach and iceberg lettuce in one door reach in cooler, located at preparation area. During the inspection employee removed items and placed them correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
Intermediate 2
12A-03-4Intermediate – Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed Employee washing hands in the three-compartment sink. Provided immediate coaching on proper handwashing procedures and emphasized the importance of using designated handwashing sinks. **Corrective Action Taken**
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed Aluminum scouring pad stored inside the hand sink, located at pork area. During the inspection employee removed it. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
Basic 11
22-20-5Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
36-34-5Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles soiled with accumulated food dust, and grease, throughout the main kitchen.
13-03-4Basic – Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employees engaged in food preparation without hair restraint. During the inspection employees placed a hair restraints. **Corrected On-Site**
36-17-5Basic – Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed several cracks tiles, throughout the restaurant, and also throughout the main kitchen.
14-69-4Basic – Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
10-20-4Basic – In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. During the inspection employee removed items. **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5Basic – In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed handle of a plastic scoop in direct contact with the rice inside a storage container. During the inspection employee removed item and placed it correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
14-34-4Basic – Interior of standing reach freezer with rust that has pitted the surface, located at main kitchen.
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled, located at beef area.
14-33-4Basic – Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface, located at main kitchen .
36-02-5Basic – Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, and food storage. **Repeat Violation**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 7, 2026 1:44 PM.
Violation category totals
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
3 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
3 observation(s)
Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.