EL PALACIO DE LOS JUGOS
1553 SW 27TH AVENUE · MIAMI · Dade County · FL 33145
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
12 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 5
03D-01-5High Priority – Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. Observed pots of cooked black beans stored in reach in cooler near 3 compartment sink at black beans (81 F – Cooling). As per employee, black beans were prepared 4 hours prior.
01B-36-5High Priority – Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within two hours and from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within six hours. See stop sale. Observed pots of cooked black beans stored in reach in cooler near 3 compartment sink at black beans (81 F – Cooling). As per employee, black beans were prepared 4 hours prior.
08A-05-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken over cooked pork chops in reach in cooler near front counter grill. Observed raw shell eggs over diced ham in reach in cooler at front counter near hot box. Observed raw beef over cooked beans at reach in cooler near 3 compartment sink. Manager removed items and stored in correct order. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
03B-01-6High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked chicken (127 F – Hot Holding); cooked beef (99 F – Hot Holding); cooked garbanzo (121 F – Hot Holding); cooked grilled chicken (129 F – Hot Holding) at steam table unit in across from front counter grill. Manager took cooked food back to kitchen for reheating. Observed cooked beef (179 F – Reheating); cooked chicken (166 F – Reheating); cooked garbanzo (166 F – Reheating); cooked grilled chicken (178 F – Reheating). **Corrected On-Site**
41-27-4High Priority – Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 100+ppm). Manager replaced sanitizer inside bucket and corrected to Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 100ppm). **Corrected On-Site**
Intermediate 1
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee pour cooking water inside hand wash sink at cook line. Observed cooking pot stored inside hand wash sink near walk in cooler. Manager removed pot from hand wash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
Basic 6
14-01-5Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed container with no handle used to dispense food inside container with garlic and inside container with black beans. Manager removed containers. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
36-06-4Basic – Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first. Observed cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure. Employee removed cardboard. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-47-4Basic – Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed milk gallon jugs stored in crates not stored 6 inches above ground. Manager stored milk crates 6 inches above ground. **Corrected On-Site**
14-69-4Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in walk in freezer.
21-04-4Basic – In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed wet wiping cloth used under cutting board at cook line. Employee removed wiping cloth. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5Basic – Stored food not covered. Observed containers of fruit stored in reach in freezer at front counter not covered. Manager provided lids for containers. **Corrected On-Site**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 11, 2026 2:02 PM.
Violation category totals
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
3 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 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.