Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
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EL PALACIO DE LOS JUGOS

1275 W 49 ST · HIALEAH · Dade County · FL 33012

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateAugust 26, 2026
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3702350
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13740825
DBPR license2333796

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
4 High Priority0 Intermediate4 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical8 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 4

#5High Priority12A-05-4

High Priority – Employee used tobacco, ate, or drank then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee drank water a processed to engage in food preparation. no gloves changed or hand washing observed. Manager coached employee on proper hand washing and gloves use. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#6High Priority08A-05-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed container with raw beef stored over try with sliced ham. Operator placed sliced ham tray on top shelf over raw beef. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#7High 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 on Warmer; bake chicken (125F – Hot Holding), cooked 90 minutes ago, according to cook. Operator placed bake chicken inside oven to reheat. Second temperature 30 minutes later bake chicken (168F – Hot Holding) **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation
#8High Priority29-34-4

High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed behind hand sink, treaded faucet no vacuum breaker. Operator installed vacuum breaker at the. Time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation

Basic 4

#1Basic12B-02-4

Basic – Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed employee drinking at cook line. Manager coached employee about drinking and eating on authorized areas only. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#2Basic14-11-5

Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets torn on reach in coolers. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#3Basic36-22-4

Basic – Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed at kitchen. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#4Basic12B-13-4

Basic – Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed employee water bottle inside reaching cooler. Manager discarded employee drink. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 27, 2026 11:17 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
3 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
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.