EL PALACIO DE LOS JUGOS Inspection – January 21, 2026

High Priority 1

#5High Priority03B-01-6

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed black bean and rice at 129F at steam table in front line. Per operator less than half an hour. Operator began to reheat product to correct parameters. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate 2

#6Intermediate31A-11-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed aluminum container inside hand washing sink in front counter.

#7Intermediate14-14-4

Intermediate – Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food. Observed non-food basting brush used in cook line. Operator discarded. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Basic 4

#1Basic36-17-5

Basic – Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed some tiles on floor crack inside kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation

#2Basic14-69-4

Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in both reach in cooler in lobby area.

#3Basic22-16-4

Basic – Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed soiled interior of reach in freezer located next to juice station. Operator wiped down. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

#4Basic14-33-4

Basic – Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed reach in freezer next to juice prep area with some rust.

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