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EL PALACIO DE LOS JUGOS

15110 SW 56 ST · MIAMI · Dade County · FL 331854072

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateMay 15, 2024
Inspection typeComplaint Full
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3425732
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8673035
DBPR license2324483

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
5 High Priority0 Intermediate13 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical18 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 5

#14High Priority03D-02-5

High Priority – Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed cooked chicken (48F – Cooling) at beef and chicken walk in cooler. As per operator from previous day. **Warning**

Warning
#15High Priority08A-05-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef stored over cooked chicken at WIC #2. **Warning**

Warning
#16High Priority01B-02-5

High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed cooked chicken (48F – Cooling) at beef and chicken walk in cooler. As per operator for more than 6 hours. Observed raw chicken (45F – Cold Holding) at beef and chicken walk in cooler. As per operator for more than 24 hours. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarningStop Sale
#17High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw chicken (45F – Cold Holding) at beef and chicken walk in cooler. As per operator for more than 24 hours. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#18High Priority03B-01-6

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked pork (106F – Hot Holding) at front counter hot holding table. As per operator for approximately 3 hours.Operator moved to the oven to reheat to 165F. Second Temperature cooked pork 165F. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning

Basic 13

#1Basic36-37-5

Basic – Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed at preparation area. **Warning**

Warning
#2Basic36-34-5

Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles soiled at ware washing area. **Warning**

Warning
#3Basic13-03-4

Basic – Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee with no hair restraint cooking rice and beans. **Warning**

Warning
#4Basic24-08-4

Basic – Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried – wet nesting. Observed stacked containers at 3 compartment sink not air dried properly. **Warning**

Warning
#5Basic14-11-5

Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Observed no gaskets at chicken and beef walk in cooler. **Warning**

Warning
#6Basic35B-01-4

Basic – Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at back exit door. **Warning**

Warning
#7Basic14-69-4

Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed at white chest reach in freezer near beef cutting preparation. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#8Basic10-08-5

Basic – Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed inside ice machine near chicken and beef walk in cooler. **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 handle touching rice inside container. **Warning**

Warning
#10Basic05-09-4

Basic – No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed at reach in cooler at beef and chicken section. **Warning**

Warning
#11Basic25-06-4

Basic – Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed single service spoons not inverted at beef and chicken section. **Warning**

Warning
#12Basic08B-12-5

Basic – Stored food not covered. Observed cooked pork chunks not covered at walk in cooler #1. **Warning**

Warning
#13Basic21-12-4

Basic – Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth on top of preparation table near walk in cooler #1. **Warning**

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 4, 2026 1:39 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
1 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
3 observation(s)
Category 5 · Food and equipment thermometers
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
2 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
2 observation(s)
Category 13 · Clothing, hair restraints, jewelry and fingernails
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
2 observation(s)
Category 21 · Wiping cloths, linens and laundry facilities
1 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 25 · Single-service and single-use items
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
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.