Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
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EL PALACIO DE LOS FRIJOLES

15512 SW 72 ST · MIAMI · Dade County · FL 33193

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateAugust 28, 2026
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3741555
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13780057
DBPR license2334794

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority4 Intermediate9 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical15 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 2

#10High Priority22-12-5

High Priority – Metal stem-type thermometer soiled. Observed three soiled thermometers.

#11High Priority41-27-4

High Priority – Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 400+ppm); Operator diluted, 2nd test Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 200ppm); **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Intermediate 4

#12Intermediate05-07-4

Intermediate – Food thermometer(s) not calibrated according to manufacturer's specifications. Observed electronic probe thermometer reading at 40°F in 32°F ice water.

#13Intermediate31A-11-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed good particles inside handwashing sink near 3CS.

#14Intermediate22-31-4

Intermediate – Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed accumulation of rust for shelves of dry storage items in hallway and shelves at 3 CS housing clean food pans.

#15Intermediate41-17-4

Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed no label on chemical spray bottle on top of 3CS. Per operator, it is degreaser.

Basic 9

#1Basic23-24-4

Basic – Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed soiled with oil or grease on oven handles and on multiple RIC handles.

#2Basic14-45-4

Basic – Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Observed cardboard box lining shelves under microwave.

#3Basic36-37-5

Basic – Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observe ceiling tiles not smooth in kitchen and front area.

#4Basic24-08-4

Basic – Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried – wet nesting. Observed plastic food containers wet nesting on shelves at 3CS area.

#5Basic14-11-5

Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Observed broken door handle for RIC next to microwave and missing door handle for RIC near stove. Observed no drain plugs for 3CS, unable to clean and sanitize food equipment properly.

#6Basic36-73-4

Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed soiled floors under shelves of dry storage items in hallway.

#7Basic36-17-5

Basic – Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed broken floor tiles through kitchen area. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#8Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled door gaskets of reach on coolers. Observed accumulation of grease on hood filters of stove. Observed accumulation of soil for shelves of dry storage items in hallway and shelves at 3 CS housing clean food pans. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#9Basic21-09-4

Basic – Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Observed on top of bucket water bucket near stove.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 29, 2026 11:21 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 5 · Food and equipment thermometers
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
2 observation(s)
Category 21 · Wiping cloths, linens and laundry facilities
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
2 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
2 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
3 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
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.