Inspection Report

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EL PALACIO DE LOS FRIJOLES

15512 SW 72 ST · MIAMI · Dade County · FL 33193

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateFebruary 19, 2024
Inspection typeComplaint Full
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3419558
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8612902
DBPR license2334794

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
3 High Priority3 Intermediate9 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical15 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 3

#10High Priority35A-02-6

High Priority – Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed approximately 10 live fruit flies flying in air at dry storage area. **Warning**

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#11High 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 stored over raw beef at reach in cooler near kitchen entrance. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#12High Priority41-27-4

High Priority – Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed chlorine sanitizer bucket at 200 plus ppm. **Warning**

Warning

Intermediate 3

#13Intermediate53B-16-4

Intermediate – Employee has not received adequate training related to their assigned duties as evidenced by the inability to answer basic food safety questions. Observed food employee unaware of minimum cooking temperature for fish. **Warning**

Warning
#14Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting boards at cook line with stains. **Warning**

Warning
#15Intermediate11-26-1

Intermediate – No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. **Warning**

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Basic 9

#1Basic36-34-5

Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed vent soiled above preparation cooler at cook line. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#2Basic14-09-4

Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting board at cook line with grooves. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#3Basic36-22-4

Basic – Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water on floor near standing reach in cooler. **Warning**

Warning
#4Basic36-17-5

Basic – Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed at cook line. **Warning**

Warning
#5Basic10-17-4

Basic – In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed knives stored between reach in cooler and preparation table at cook line. **Warning**

Warning
#6Basic31B-04-4

Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at employees bathroom. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#7Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed exterior of house made hot sauce container heavily soiled with old food debris at preparation cooler. **Warning**

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#8Basic08B-63-4

Basic – Unpackaged food in hallway leading to public bathroom. Observed unpackaged beans, lentils, plantains, potatoes and onions stored at hallway leading to public bathrooms. **Warning**

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#9Basic29-11-4

Basic – Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed water leaking from faucet when valves are off at 3 compartment sink at front counter. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 12, 2026 4:11 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
2 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 11 · Employee health knowledge / ill employees
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
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 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
3 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
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.