EL PALACIO BUFFET
7403 S ORANGE BLOSSOM TRL · ORLANDO · Orange County · FL 32809
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
11 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 5
08A-17-6High Priority – – From initial inspection : High 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** – From follow-up inspection 2025-07-22: **Time Extended**
35A-05-4High Priority – – From initial inspection : High 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** – From follow-up inspection 2025-07-22: 1 live roach on wall next to cook line 5 live roaches under electrical box in kitchen 2 live roaches on wall next to meat grinder 2 live roaches on floor prep area 1 live roach under 3 compartment sink 2 live roaches on white chest freezer 1 live roach on door of walk in cooler 1 live roach on meat cutter 1 live roach on gasket empty hot box 4 live roaches behind dishwasher Total: 20 live roaches **Time Extended**
03F-01-5High Priority – – From initial inspection : High 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** – From follow-up inspection 2025-07-22: Facility closed no food on buffet **Time Extended**
41-10-4High Priority – – From initial inspection : High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Paint and cleaning products stored on the shelf next to sugar and soy sauce. – From follow-up inspection 2025-07-22: **Time Extended**
29-42-4High Priority – – From initial inspection : High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Outside – From follow-up inspection 2025-07-22: **Time Extended**
Basic 6
36-32-5Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Holes throughout establishment of back prep area. – From follow-up inspection 2025-07-22: **Time Extended**
36-34-5Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Vent in dish area – From follow-up inspection 2025-07-22: **Time Extended**
14-11-5Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Bottom shelf of prep table, rusted and broken – From follow-up inspection 2025-07-22: **Time Extended**
36-73-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Throughout cook line – From follow-up inspection 2025-07-22: **Time Extended**
36-17-5Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Back area over walk in coolers. **Repeat Violation** – From follow-up inspection 2025-07-22: **Time Extended**
08B-12-5Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Stored food not covered. Beef fat – From follow-up inspection 2025-07-22: **Time Extended**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 7, 2026 1:12 PM.
Violation category totals
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
4 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.