PALENQUE RESTAURANT #2, LLC
5485 PALM AVENUE · HIALEAH · Dade County · FL 33012
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
11 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 2
12A-07-5High Priority – Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Coached employee on proper procedures.
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed shredded mozzarella (69F – Cold Holding) on preparation table, as per operator less than 1 hour. Operator moved to reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
Intermediate 2
31B-03-4Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed next to ice machine.
31B-05-4Intermediate – Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Observed next to ice machine.
Basic 7
36-34-5Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed dust accumulated on vents at kitchen area.
12B-07-4Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed personal drink stored on top of cutting board at kitchen area.
40-06-5Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed speaker stored on top of cutting board at kitchen area.
16-13-5Basic – Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. Observed soap in the middle compartment. Coached operator on proper set up 3 compartment sink.
10-07-4Basic – In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed ice scoop in standing water at 91°F at front counter.
25-32-4Basic – Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Observed reuse an empty can to stored tomato sauce. **Repeat Violation**
42-01-4Basic – Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 20, 2026 2:47 PM.
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Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.