Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report

EL PALACIO DE LOS JUGOS

5721-5741 W FLAGLER ST · MIAMI · Dade County · FL 33126

Restaurant history →

Inspection Summary

Inspection dateAugust 17, 2026
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3724113
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13762606
DBPR license2336970

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
3 High Priority2 Intermediate5 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical10 Total

All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 3

#6High Priority08A-05-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw ground beef stored over cooked shredded beef in reach in cooler, located at main kitchen. During the inspection employee removed item and placed it correctly. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#7High Priority08A-20-5

High Priority – Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken over raw beef stored in reach in cooler gaskets, located at cooking line (fogon de vasquez). During the inspection operator removed items and placed them correctly. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#8High 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 pork chops (117F – Hot Holding). As per operator food was prepared 2 hours before the inspection. During the inspection employee reheat item pork chops 178 ( – Reheating). **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Intermediate 2

#9Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled. During the inspection employee cleaned it. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#10Intermediate31A-11-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed main kitchen hand sink soiled with cut garlic in bottom.

Basic 5

#1Basic22-20-5

Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin, located at the cafeteria. During the

#2Basic14-11-5

Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Observed 3 doors reach in cooler gaskets torn, located at main kitchen.

#3Basic14-69-4

Basic – Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.

#4Basic14-33-4

Basic – Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface, located at the cafeteria.

#5Basic36-02-5

Basic – Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, located at main kitchen.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 18, 2026 2:19 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
2 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
3 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
2 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
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.