Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
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EL PALACIO DE LOS JUGOS

9095 SW 40 ST · MIAMI · Dade County · FL 33165

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateAugust 19, 2026
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3747571
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13786073
DBPR license2326328

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
3 High Priority1 Intermediate5 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical9 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 3

#6High Priority08A-04-5

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw pork stored above green peppers inside reach in cooler located across the cook line. Operator removed immediately. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#7High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed diced tomatoes (50F – Cold Holding); sliced ham (46F – Cold Holding)at the front counter reach in cooler. As per operator, items have been there for about an hour. Operator placed items in walk in freezer to rapid cool. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken
#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 salmon (118F – Hot Holding) at the front counter steam table. As per operator, item has been there for about 3 hours. Operator began to reheat product to correct parameters. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate 1

#9Intermediate16-37-1

Intermediate – No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed chlorine test kit for three compartment sink expired 04/26.

Basic 5

#1Basic36-22-4

Basic – Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water on floor near cook line and prep area. Operator mopped floor and removed water. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#2Basic10-20-4

Basic – In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed a set of tongs stored on oven door handle near front counter.

#3Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in freezer located next to juice preparation table with soiled gaskets.

#4Basic22-16-4

Basic – Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in cooler located across the cook line with soiled interior.

#5Basic14-33-4

Basic – Reach-in freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed reach in freezer located next to juice preparation table with rusted shelves.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 20, 2026 2:46 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
2 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
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.