EL PALACIO BUFFET
7403 S ORANGE BLOSSOM TRL · ORLANDO · Orange County · FL 32809
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
Counts reported for this inspection visit.
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
22 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 1
41-10-4High Priority – – From initial inspection : High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Bleach on the counter next to rice pot. Management removed. **Corrected On-Site** – From follow-up inspection 2026-04-06: **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2026-04-09: **Time Extended**
Intermediate 3
31B-03-4Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. Sink located near dish. – From follow-up inspection 2026-04-06: **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2026-04-09: **Time Extended**
22-31-4Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Shelves in walk-in cooler – From follow-up inspection 2026-04-06: **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2026-04-09: **Time Extended**
41-17-4Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Red substance. Management states food coloring. – From follow-up inspection 2026-04-06: **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2026-04-09: **Time Extended**
Basic 18
22-20-5Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. – From follow-up inspection 2026-04-06: **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2026-04-09: **Time Extended**
36-36-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Ceiling tile missing. Back walk-in cooler area. **Repeat Violation** – From follow-up inspection 2026-04-06: **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2026-04-09: **Time Extended**
36-32-5Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Near dish washer – From follow-up inspection 2026-04-06: **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2026-04-09: **Time Extended**
36-34-5Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Throughout establishment. – From follow-up inspection 2026-04-06: **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2026-04-09: **Time Extended**
14-09-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Medium white and yellow cutting boards. – From follow-up inspection 2026-04-06: **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2026-04-09: **Time Extended**
14-71-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Handle of microwave. – From follow-up inspection 2026-04-06: **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2026-04-09: **Time Extended**
12B-07-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employees personal cup held next on shelf next to butter and chilli sauce located on the cook line. Staff removed cup. **Corrected On-Site** – From follow-up inspection 2026-04-06: **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2026-04-09: **Time Extended**
14-11-5Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Gasket on reach in cooler. **Repeat Violation** – From follow-up inspection 2026-04-06: **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2026-04-09: **Time Extended**
35B-01-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Repeat Violation** – From follow-up inspection 2026-04-06: **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2026-04-09: **Time Extended**
10-06-5Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Potato bread pudding located at the buffet. . Handle of spoon in rice at buffet. – From follow-up inspection 2026-04-06: **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2026-04-09: **Time Extended**
10-03-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – In-use utensil used with moist food stored in running water with insufficient velocity to flush food particles away. Ice cream station. – From follow-up inspection 2026-04-06: **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2026-04-09: **Time Extended**
14-36-5Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Interior of refrigerator in disrepair/has exposed insulation. **Repeat Violation** – From follow-up inspection 2026-04-06: **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2026-04-09: **Time Extended**
36-62-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Light not functioning. Hood – From follow-up inspection 2026-04-06: **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2026-04-09: **Time Extended**
23-03-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Sides of fryer Gaskets on reach in cooler located on the cook line. – From follow-up inspection 2026-04-06: **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2026-04-09: **Time Extended**
22-16-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Located on the cook line – From follow-up inspection 2026-04-06: **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2026-04-09: **Time Extended**
36-27-5Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Dish area – From follow-up inspection 2026-04-06: **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2026-04-09: **Time Extended**
21-07-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Poured out solution. Tested off the chart. **Corrective Action Taken** – From follow-up inspection 2026-04-06: **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2026-04-09: **Time Extended**
02D-01-5Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar bin. Staff labeled. **Corrected On-Site** – From follow-up inspection 2026-04-06: **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2026-04-09: **Time Extended**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 12, 2026 8:17 AM.
Violation category totals
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
4 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
3 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
5 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.