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EL PALACIO BUFFET

7403 S ORANGE BLOSSOM TRL · ORLANDO · Orange County · FL 32809

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateJuly 25, 2025
Inspection typeComplaint Full
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionEmergency Order Callback Complied
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3647416
Visit number5
Inspection Visit ID13471393
DBPR license5806980

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority0 Intermediate5 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical7 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 2

#6High Priority08A-17-6

High 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** – From follow-up inspection 2025-07-23: **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2025-07-24: **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2025-07-25: **Time Extended**

Repeat Violation
#7High Priority29-42-4

High 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** – From follow-up inspection 2025-07-23: **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2025-07-24: **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2025-07-25: **Time Extended**

Basic 5

#1Basic36-32-5

Basic – – 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** – From follow-up inspection 2025-07-23: **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2025-07-24: **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2025-07-25: **Time Extended**

#2Basic36-34-5

Basic – – 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** – From follow-up inspection 2025-07-23: **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2025-07-24: **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2025-07-25: **Time Extended**

#3Basic14-11-5

Basic – – 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** – From follow-up inspection 2025-07-23: **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2025-07-24: **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2025-07-25: **Time Extended**

#4Basic36-73-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Throughout cook line – From follow-up inspection 2025-07-22: **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2025-07-23: **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2025-07-24: **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2025-07-25: **Time Extended**

#5Basic36-17-5

Basic – – 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** – From follow-up inspection 2025-07-23: **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2025-07-24: **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2025-07-25: **Time Extended**

Repeat Violation

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 5, 2026 11:13 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 9 · Bare-hand contact with ready-to-eat food / AOP
1 observation(s)
Category 15 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 30 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 37 · No longer used
4 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.