EL PALACIO DE LOS JUGOS
9095 SW 40 ST · MIAMI · Dade County · FL 33165
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
21 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 5
12A-27-4High Priority – Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Observed cook crack raw shell egg and then handled single service container at cook line. **Warning**
08A-04-5High Priority – Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed unwashed bean sprouts and green onions stored over cooked black beans at walk in cooler. **Warning**
08A-05-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over peeled plantains at walk in cooler. Observed raw pork stored over cooked pork at reach in cooler at preparation area. Observed raw shell eggs stored over fresh berries. Manager removed raw shell eggs. **Warning**
03B-01-6High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. COOKED LIVER (120F – Hot Holding); MOFONGO (124F – Hot Holding); MALANGA MASH (120F – Hot Holding); CHICKEN MILANESE (115F – Hot Holding); MASHED POTATOES (129F – Hot Holding); CORN FRITTER (99F – Hot Holding); SHREDDED PORK (107F – Hot Holding); BOILED YUCA (130F – Hot Holding); FRIED CRAB (105F – Hot Holding) at steam table at front counter. as per manager, items were out less than one hour. Manager increased them the of the steam table. Observed ham croquettes (104F – Hot Holding) at hot box at front counter. As per employee, product placed inside u it less than 1 hour prior. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
41-27-4High Priority – Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed chlorine sanitizer bucket at 200ppm plus. Manager took solution to the back to dilute with water. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
Intermediate 4
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed interior of rice containers soiled with old food debris at preparation area. Observed oven mitts soiled with old food debris at cook line. **Warning**
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed tongs and other utensils in handwashing sink. Employee removed items during inspection. **Warning**
02D-12-1Intermediate – Juice packaged in the establishment that has not been specifically processed to prevent, reduce, or eliminate the presence of pathogens not bearing a warning label. Observed bottles of orange juice and melon juice missing consumer advisory. **Warning**
14-14-4Intermediate – Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food. Observed non food grade brush with food residues at preparation area. **Warning**
Basic 12
36-32-5Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed exiling in disrepair near walk in cooler. **Warning**
24-24-4Basic – Clean equipment and utensils stored outside. Observed cooking pots and plastic storage containers stored outside near dumpster area. Discussed proper storage with manager. **Warning**
14-25-5Basic – Establishment using wood (other than a hard, close-grained wood) as a food-contact surface. Observed wood shelves at walk-in cooler. **Warning**
08B-42-4Basic – Food stored outside. Observed papayas, mangos, avocados stored outside on shelf near back exit door. Observed cans of soda, bottled water, malted milk and canned guava shells stored outside in a locker near back exit door. **Warning**
10-08-5Basic – Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Manager properly place ice scoop with handle up. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-04-4Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at handwashing sink located next to back door missing sign. **Warning**
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled located at front line. **Warning**
16-46-4Basic – Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels on container of shredded cheese at preparation area. Employee removed label. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
35B-05-4Basic – Outer openings not protected during operation. Observed air curtains off at front counter opening to the outside. As per manager, air curtains no longer working and called a repair technician during inspection. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
35B-03-4Basic – Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed back door open during inspection. **Warning**
06-01-5Basic – Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw pork thawing at room temperature. **Warning**
25-02-4Basic – Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. Manger asked employee to store properly. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 23, 2026 12:31 PM.
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Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.