EL PALACIO DE LOS JUGOS
14300 SW 8 ST · MIAMI · Dade County · FL 33184
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
9 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 3
08A-20-5High 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 pork inside reach in cooler across cook line at cantina. Operator properly arranged by cooking temperatures. **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed hotdogs (47F – Cold Holding); shredded cheese (46F – Cold Holding) inside display cooler. As per operator door was constantly opened for rush hour for less than 4 hrs. Operator placed product in reach in freezer for rapid cooling. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
03B-01-6High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed calamari stew (122F – Hot Holding); ground beef (125F – Hot Holding) on steam table. As per operator for approximately an hours. Operator reheated the products, retest calamari stew (166F – Hot Holding); ground beef (175F – Hot Holding) **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
Intermediate 2
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed clean metal containers stored inside hand sink at cafeteria prep area. Operator removed the containers. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle with winded at washing station at cafeteria not labeled. Operator labeled bottle during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
Basic 4
36-34-5Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents dusty through establishment.
36-22-4Basic – Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water by exit door. **Repeat Violation**
14-12-4Basic – Utensils in poor condition. Observed plastic ice scoop broken on top of ice machine. Operator discarded the scoop. **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4Basic – Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed on prep table across cook line at cantina. Employee removed the cloth. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 17, 2026 12:56 PM.
Violation category totals
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 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.