EL PALACIO DE LOS FRIJOLES
15512 SW 72 ST · MIAMI · Dade County · FL 33193
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 8
01B-01-4High Priority – Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed 2 6lbs cans of sliced carrots with dents stored on shelves in back storage area. **Warning**
12A-07-5High Priority – Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee handle soiled wiping cloth, removed gloves, donned the same gloves and began slicing lime at front counter. No handwash. Discussed with manager proper glove procedures and provided handout via email. **Warning**
08A-05-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef stored over Parmesan cheese at standing reach in cooler near kitchen entrance. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12A-09-4High Priority – Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee handle soiled wiping cloth, removed gloves, donned the same gloves and began slicing lime at front counter. Discussed with manager and employee and sent handout via email. **Warning**
01B-13-4High Priority – Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed employee handle soiled wiping cloth, removed gloves, donned the same gloves and began slicing lime at front counter. **Warning**
01B-02-5High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed 75 lbs Raw Pork (73F-76F – Cold Holding) at room temperature at kitchen. As per operator, product was held at room temperature for more than 4 hours **Warning**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed 75lbs Raw Pork (73F-76F – Cold Holding) at room temperature at kitchen. As per operator, product was held at room temperature for more than 4 hours. Observed Soup with Pork (53F – Cold Holding) at room temperature at cook line. As per operator, for less than 1 hour. Employee turned burner on to reheat product. **Warning**
41-15-5High Priority – Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 200plus ppm). Employee diluted solution with water and final reading 50 ppm. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Intermediate 5
53A-03-7Intermediate – Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ observed Martin Acosta expired 03/02/2019 manager certification certificate. **Warning**
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed black stains on cutting board on preparation table at kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed Emersion blender stored over hand sink at ware washing area. **Warning**
31B-05-4Intermediate – Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Observed at bathroom. Employee repaired dispenser. **Warning**
53B-14-5Intermediate – Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
Basic 8
32-04-4Basic – Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed bathroom door not self closing. **Warning**
40-06-5Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee phone and drink on preparation table. Operator removed items. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
36-17-5Basic – Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tiles in disrepair throughout kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08B-36-4Basic – Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash. Observed water dripping from air conditioner onto uncovered raw pork at back area. **Warning**
35B-02-4Basic – Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Observed bug zapper installed over preparation table at kitchen entrance. **Warning**
08B-63-4Basic – Observed plastic containers of beans and peas stored in hallway leading to public bathroom. Products not commercially packaged. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
29-49-6Basic – Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water at bottom of reach in cooler across from cook line. **Warning**
36-27-5Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed walls soiled with food debris throughout kitchen. Observed ceiling vents in bathroom soiled with dust and ceiling vent at cook line soiled with black substance. **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 26, 2026 12:37 PM.
Violation category totals
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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.