PALACE CAFE
1052 OCEAN DR, SUITE B · MIAMI BEACH · Dade County · FL 33139
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
24 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 6
22-41-4High 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 chlorine concentration at 0 ppm. **Warning**
02C-01-5High Priority – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed Caesar dressing, coleslaw dressing , dinámita dressing, homemade dressing (4 containers each) for more than 7 days. **Warning**
01B-24-5High Priority – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Observed Caesar dressing, coleslaw dressing , dinámita dressing, homemade dressing (each 4 containers) held for more than 7 days. **Warning**
01B-13-4High Priority – Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Time/temperature control for safety food packaged using a reduced oxygen method without a HACCP plan not removed from its package within 48 hours after packaging. Observed 9 packages of cooked chicken, 7 packages of raw tuna, 3 packages of smoked salmon and 5 packages of ribs all inside ROP packaging held for more than 48 hours. **Warning**
01B-02-5High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed cut cherry tomatoes (50F – Cold Holding ); cut lettuce (52F – Cold Holding) inside reach in cooler at cookline, as per operator for more than 6 hours. **Warning**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cut cherry tomatoes (50F – Cold Holding ); cut lettuce (52F – Cold Holding) inside reach in cooler, as per operator for more than 6 hours. **Warning**
Intermediate 2
53A-05-6Intermediate – 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**
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed missing paper towels at hws at bar area. **Warning**
Basic 16
03G-54-1Basic – Time/temperature control for safety food packaged using a reduced oxygen method without a HACCP plan not removed from its package within 48 hours after packaging. Observed 9 packages of cooked chicken, 7 packages of raw tuna, 3 packages of smoked salmon and 5 packages of ribs all inside ROP packaging held for more than 48 hours. **Warning**
14-01-5Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl with no handle inside rice and flour container at dry storage area. **Warning**
36-36-4Basic – Ceiling tile missing. Observed ceiling tile missing at storage area. **Warning**
24-05-4Basic – Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed bowls and plates not inverted at shelf across from cook line. **Warning**
14-09-4Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed grooved cutting boards across from cook line. **Warning**
24-08-4Basic – Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried – wet nesting. Observed wet nesting on cleaned containers at shelf. **Warning**
14-11-5Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets in disrepair at reach in cooler across cook line. Observed wide chest freezer door in disrepair across from walk in cooler. Observed hood filters in disrepair at cook line. **Warning**
35B-01-4Basic – Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap on back exit door. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed container of açaí mix in the floor of walk-in in freezer. **Warning**
10-01-5Basic – 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 inside container at dry storage area. **Warning**
10-07-4Basic – In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils in standing water at cook line at 123F. **Warning**
05-09-4Basic – No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed no ambient thermometer at reach in cooler at bar area. Operator placed thermometer inside unit. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
14-17-4Basic – Observed rusted shelf at storage area. **Warning**
08B-12-5Basic – Stored food not covered. Observed raw shrimp, raw chicken, raw beef patties not covered inside reach in cooler at cookline. Operator cover all products. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
21-12-4Basic – Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth on top of prep table at kitchen not stored inside sanitizer solution. **Warning**
02D-01-5Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed flour container not identified as its common name. **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 5, 2026 3:28 PM.
Violation category totals
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2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
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4 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 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.