EL PALACIO BUFFET
7403 S ORANGE BLOSSOM TRL · ORLANDO · Orange County · FL 32809
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
27 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 5
14-15-4High Priority – – From initial inspection : High Priority – Nonfood-grade drill with mixing attachment used for prep by dry storage area **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-10-01: **Time Extended**
01B-14-4High Priority – – From initial inspection : High Priority – Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale. 2 broken in single door reach in cooler across from fryer on cooks line **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-10-01: **Time Extended**
03A-02-5High Priority – – From initial inspection : High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cooked pork (64 – Cold Holding) in sandwich top reach in cooler across from wok station in kitchen Less than 4 hours per manager Placed in reach in cooler for temperature recovery Walk in cooler cooked goat (51F – Cold Holding); raw chicken (50F – Cold Holding); cooked beef (50F – Cold Holding); Less four hours per manager and someone is working on coolers during inspection **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-10-01: 43F , fish 42 refried beans 41, ribs 43, Pork 56F in walking cooler overnight, beef 59F in main walk in cooler overnight per operator. Pork 56F in walking cooler overnight, beef 59F in main walk in cooler overnight per operator. **Admin Complaint**
41-10-4High Priority – – From initial inspection : High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. On Pepe table in kitchen across from fryers **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-10-01: **Time Extended**
29-34-4High Priority – – From initial inspection : High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb – by dry storage area – by hand sink by ice machines **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-10-01: **Time Extended**
Intermediate 2
22-02-4Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Interior of fryer -Interior of under counter reach in cooler across from wok station in kitchen – slicer by prep sink – can opener in prep area – meat grinder in storage area – interior of ice machine **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-10-01: **Time Extended**
41-17-4Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Several bottles on chemical shelf by back door **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-10-01: **Time Extended**
Basic 20
32-05-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Bathroom facility in disrepair. Faucet closet to door in men's restroom Middle stall out of order in woman's restroom **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-10-01: **Time Extended**
36-37-5Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Kitchen **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-10-01: **Time Extended**
36-34-5Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Front area **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-10-01: **Time Extended**
50-09-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-10-01: **Time Extended**
14-09-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-10-01: **Time Extended**
40-06-5Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Dry storage shelf **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-10-01: **Time Extended**
24-08-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried – wet nesting. Under prep shelf next to oven **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-10-01: **Time Extended**
14-11-5Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Cracked lexons on clean item shelf **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-10-01: **Time Extended**
35B-01-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-10-01: **Time Extended**
36-22-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Kitchen **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-10-01: **Time Extended**
36-73-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Kitchen **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-10-01: **Time Extended**
36-17-5Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Throughout kitchen **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-10-01: **Time Extended**
14-69-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer across from dish machine **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-10-01: **Time Extended**
23-03-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Hood in kitchen -Gaskets in under counter reach in cooler in kitchen across from wok station -Sandwich top reach in cooler by three comp sink – exterior of ingredient bins **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-10-01: **Time Extended**
08B-39-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Fresh herbs in prep kitchen **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-10-01: **Time Extended**
22-16-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. -Sandwich top reach in cooler by three comp sink -meat slicer by prep sink **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-10-01: **Time Extended**
08B-12-5Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Stored food not covered. -Double door reach in cooler in prep area – walk in coolers **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-10-01: **Time Extended**
36-27-5Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Kitchen **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-10-01: **Time Extended**
29-11-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Water leaking from faucet at the sprayer by dish machine **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-10-01: **Time Extended**
02D-01-5Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Ingredient bin with sugar **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-10-01: **Time Extended**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 2, 2026 12:31 PM.
Violation category totals
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
4 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
6 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
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.