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
17 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 8
01B-07-4High Priority – Food with mold-like growth. See stop sale. Rice in walk in cooler.
35A-02-7High Priority – Live, small flying insects found 50 Larvae in prep area of meat slicer 4 small flying insects near meat slicer 50 larvae near produce located in front of walk in cooler **Admin Complaint**
08A-17-6High Priority – Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in walk-in cooler- not all products commercially packaged. Chicken over pork. **Repeat Violation**
02C-01-5High Priority – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Rice **Repeat Violation**
35A-05-4High Priority – Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 2 live under make table on the cook line. 5 under reach in cooler across from dish area 4 under dish area 2 cook line next to stove 2 under prep table across from oven 3 under hand sink 7 prep area behind large ingredients bin 4 behind meat slicer **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03F-01-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food held using time as a public health control marked with a time that exceeds the 4-hour limit. See stop sale. Buffet items marked for 2pm discarded **Warning**
41-10-4High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Paint and cleaning products stored on the shelf next to sugar and soy sauce.
29-42-4High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Outside
Intermediate 1
31A-09-4Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Sink in front of walk in cooler. Manager removed cart. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
Basic 8
36-32-5Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Holes throughout establishment of back prep area.
36-34-5Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Vent in dish area
40-06-5Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Purses on shelf next to equipment on the cook line and prep area.
14-11-5Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Bottom shelf of prep table, rusted and broken
36-73-4Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Throughout cook line
36-17-5Basic – Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Back area over walk in coolers. **Repeat Violation**
10-20-4Basic – In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Near wok **Repeat Violation**
08B-12-5Basic – Stored food not covered. Beef fat
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 2:30 AM.
Violation category totals
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1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
4 observation(s)
1 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.