Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
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PALACIO CHINO

13898 LANDSTAR BLVD · ORLANDO · Orange County · FL 32824

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateSeptember 3, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionCall Back – Complied
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3428353
Visit number2
Inspection Visit ID8702510
DBPR license5809390

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
4 High Priority2 Intermediate14 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical20 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 4

#15High Priority12A-25-4

High Priority – – From initial inspection : High Priority – Employee touched face/hair and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee touched clothes then while explaining something to me he touched the cooked chicken with his bare hands . Employee touched his hat in the kitchen . **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-09-03: **Time Extended**

Warning
#16High Priority12A-29-4

High Priority – – From initial inspection : High Priority – Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee using his phone in the kitchen **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-09-03: **Time Extended**

Warning
#17High Priority22-45-4

High Priority – – From initial inspection : High Priority – Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized.sanitizing step,3 comp sink not set up. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-09-03: **Time Extended**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#18High Priority08A-05-6

High Priority – – From initial inspection : High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.raw shrimp with ham in the walk in cooler .raw eggs over margarine, cut veggies in the reach in cooler **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-09-03: **Time Extended**

Corrected On-SiteWarning

Intermediate 2

#19Intermediate22-31-4

Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Prep tables in the kitchen . **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-09-03: **Time Extended**

Warning
#20Intermediate27-16-5

Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. At both handwashing sinks . **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-09-03: **Time Extended**

Warning

Basic 14

#1Basic14-01-5

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Inside of a bag of flour like substance . **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-09-03: **Time Extended**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat ViolationWarning
#2Basic36-34-5

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. In the kitchen **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-09-03: **Time Extended**

Warning
#3Basic13-07-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employee wearing bracelet . **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-09-03: **Time Extended**

Warning
#4Basic13-03-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee cooking in the kitchen , no hair restraint. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-09-03: **Time Extended**

Warning
#5Basic24-08-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried – wet nesting. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-09-03: **Time Extended**

Warning
#6Basic14-11-5

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Microwave handle broken , chain used to open **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-09-03: **Time Extended**

Warning
#7Basic08B-47-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Garlic in a bucket . **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-09-03: **Time Extended**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#8Basic14-49-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Hood filters/grease extractors not designed to be easily removable for cleaning. Heavily soiled **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-09-03: **Time Extended**

Warning
#9Basic10-07-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Rice utensil in standing water 85 degrees . **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-09-03: **Time Extended**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat ViolationWarning
#10Basic05-09-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit.reach in cooler **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-09-03: **Time Extended**

Warning
#11Basic23-03-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of ice machine **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-09-03: **Time Extended**

Warning
#12Basic33-31-5

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Oven not in use in the kitchen . **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-09-03: **Time Extended**

Warning
#13Basic36-27-5

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. In the kitchen **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-09-03: **Time Extended**

Warning
#14Basic42-01-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-09-03: **Time Extended**

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 25, 2026 1:22 PM.

Violation category totals
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
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
2 observation(s)
Category 13 · Clothing, hair restraints, jewelry and fingernails
2 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
3 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
2 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 27 · Safe water source and hot/cold water under pressure
1 observation(s)
Category 33 · Garbage, refuse and premises maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
2 observation(s)
Category 42 · Cleaning and maintenance equipment
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.