Inspection Report

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PALACE

1052 OCEAN DRIVE, UNIT CU-C100 · MIAMI BEACH · Dade County · FL 33139

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateMay 7, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3411592
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8572844
DBPR license2331252

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority2 Intermediate13 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical16 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 1

#14High Priority22-41-4

High Priority – Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed dishmachine with a chlorine concentration of 0 ppm. **Warning**

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Intermediate 2

#15Intermediate31A-11-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed red bucket with soap water stored inside hand washing sink at bar area. **Warning**

Warning
#16Intermediate53A-05-6

Intermediate – No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. Observed no food service manager on duty with more than 4 employees present. As per chef, manager Yohsy Hernández is on vacation.. **Warning**

Warning

Basic 13

#1Basic14-01-5

Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl with handles stored inside rice and flour containers at dry storage area. **Warning**

Warning
#2Basic36-36-4

Basic – Ceiling tile missing. Observed at dry storage area. **Warning**

Warning
#3Basic24-05-4

Basic – Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed bowls and plates not inverted at warewashing area. **Warning**

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#4Basic14-09-4

Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed grooved cutting board at cookline. **Warning**

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#5Basic24-08-4

Basic – Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried – wet nesting. Observed wet nesting at clean metal containers at shelf at dry storage area. **Warning**

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#6Basic14-11-5

Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach-in gaskets at cookline in disrepair and white chest freezer door across from walk-in cooler and hood filters in disrepair at cookline. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#7Basic35B-01-4

Basic – Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#8Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed açaí plastic container stored on floor at walk-in freezer. **Warning**

Warning
#9Basic10-01-5

Basic – In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed scoop handle touching salt in salt container at dry storage area. **Warning**

Warning
#10Basic10-07-4

Basic – In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils in standing water at 123F at cookline. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#11Basic14-17-4

Basic – Observed rusted shelves at dry storage are. **Warning**

Warning
#12Basic21-12-4

Basic – Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloths on top of preparation table at kitchen. **Warning**

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#13Basic02D-01-5

Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed flour container not identified with its common name. **Warning**

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Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 5, 2026 3:30 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
2 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
4 observation(s)
Category 21 · Wiping cloths, linens and laundry facilities
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
2 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
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.