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EL PALACIO DE LOS JUGOS

9095 SW 40 ST · MIAMI · Dade County · FL 33165

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateMay 20, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3414509
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8585436
DBPR license2326328

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
3 High Priority2 Intermediate6 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical11 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 3

#7High Priority08A-20-5

High Priority – Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken over raw tilapia at walk in cooler.

#8High Priority01B-02-5

High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed beef (59F – Cold Holding); chicken (45F -Cold holding ); tilapia (50F – Cold Holding) at walk in cooler as per manager since previous night.

Stop Sale
#9High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed beef (59F – Cold Holding); chicken (45F -Cold holding ); tilapia (50F – Cold Holding) at walk in cooler as per manager since previous night.

Intermediate 2

#10Intermediate31A-11-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed sponge stored inside handsink at front counter of the establishment. Manager removed sponge. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation
#11Intermediate02D-02-4

Intermediate – Packaged food not labeled as specified by law. Observed No label on container of rice by preparation area at kitchen. Manager placed label. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Basic 6

#1Basic36-34-5

Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling vents soiled by cook line.

#2Basic36-22-4

Basic – Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed throughout the kitchen area.

#3Basic10-17-4

Basic – In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed knives between equipment and wall by preparation area next to reach in freezer. Manager removed them. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#4Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in coolers soiled throughout the kitchen.

#5Basic29-49-6

Basic – Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed at reach in coolers throughout the kitchen with standing water.

#6Basic21-12-4

Basic – Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed throughout the establishment.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 4, 2026 1:32 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
1 observation(s)
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
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 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 21 · Wiping cloths, linens and laundry facilities
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 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
2 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.