Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
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EL PALACIO DE LOS JUGOS

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

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateAugust 24, 2026
Inspection typeComplaint Full
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3769234
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13887882
DBPR license2336970

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 beef and raw calamari stored over potatoes and squash in 2 doors standing reach in cooler at main kitchen. During the inspection employee removed items and placed them properly. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#7High Priority01B-02-5

High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed boiled eggs (110F – Hot Holding). As per operator food was prepared 3 hours before the inspection. Operator discarded food.

Stop Sale
#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 boiled eggs (110F – Hot Holding). As per operator food was prepared 3 hours before the inspection. Operator discarded food. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Intermediate 1

#9Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink, located at main kitchen. During the inspection employee provided paper towels. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Basic 5

#1Basic14-11-5

Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Observed several reach in cooler gaskets torn. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#2Basic14-69-4

Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in cooler, located at main kitchen.

#3Basic14-33-4

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

#4Basic29-49-6

Basic – Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler, located at main kitchen.

#5Basic36-02-5

Basic – Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, and warewashing areas. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 25, 2026 12:41 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
1 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
3 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
1 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.