PALO QUEMAO DOWNTOWN
20 W FLAGLER ST · MIAMI · Dade County · FL 33130
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
13 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 1
08A-05-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored above cooked yuca inside the walk in cooler Food. Operator removed the eggs. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
Intermediate 3
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a scrubber stored inside the hand wash sink next to the to go area. **Warning**
53B-01-5Intermediate – No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed food handler trainings were not provided for Valeria L ( 6 months), Aracely F ( 1 year), Jorjelis V ( 11 months), Mayorie S ( 5 months), Rodrigo M ( 2 months), Yimalaya P( 1 year), Karim R, ( 1 Year), Gemma blanc( 3 months) Marie Gima( 5 years) Eugenia I( 2 months). **Warning**
31B-03-4Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at the hand wash sink next to the to go area. **Warning**
Basic 9
12B-02-4Basic – Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed an opened employee beverage above preparation area. Employee removed it. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
13-07-4Basic – Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed 3 employees wearing watches and bracelet during food preparation. **Warning**
14-11-5Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler door gasket torn in the kitchen area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed plastic oil container stored on the floor of the kitchen. Employee removed it. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
10-08-5Basic – Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed at the front counter. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
10-12-5Basic – In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed ice scoop on top of the ice machine. **Warning**
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler door gaskets soiled and also hood filters. **Warning**
22-16-4Basic – Walk in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. **Warning**
29-20-5Basic – very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Next to steam table in the kitchen. **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 12, 2026 4:31 AM.
Violation category totals
2 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 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.