EL PALACIO BUFFET
7403 S ORANGE BLOSSOM TRL · ORLANDO · Orange County · FL 32809
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
22 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 4
50-17-3High Priority – Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Admin Complaint**
35A-05-4High Priority – Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 2 small roaches under unused meat cutting machine. Operator killed and cleaned area next day follow inspection per supervisor on duty. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
01B-02-5High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. 3 pans of cooked beef 48F-52F in cooler overnight per operator. **Warning**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 2 pans cooked beef stew and 1 pan of cooked shredded beef in cooler overnight per operator temperature range 48F-52F. **Warning**
Intermediate 3
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Ink on front line and cook line. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. Sink on front line and cook line. **Corrected On-Site**
53B-13-5Intermediate – Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Basic 15
14-05-4Basic – Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Inside all walk in coolers.
24-08-4Basic – Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried – wet nesting. Metal pans on both clean storage racks.
29-09-4Basic – Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. Cold water handle hand sink in dish area.
14-38-4Basic – Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Lid on bulk sugar.
38-07-4Basic – Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Light in small walk in pastry cooler.
31B-04-4Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. **Corrected On-Site**
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hand wash sink next to 3 compartment sink old food debris. Outside of black 3 door oven ,old food debris. Lids on alll bulk containers.
12B-13-4Basic – Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Open bottle of water in cooler on cook line. **Corrected On-Site**
24-18-4Basic – Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Forks,spoons and knives at server stations. **Corrected On-Site**
29-20-5Basic – Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Hand sink on cook line slow draining.
08B-12-5Basic – Stored food not covered. Several containers in all coolers , walk on and reach.
32-23-4Basic – Toilet/urinal not flushing/functioning properly. One urinal covered with trash bag out of order.
33-31-5Basic – Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Meat cutting machine on table next to 3 compartment sink. Stand up,reach in cooler in back of kitchen.
36-27-5Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Warewash area.
42-01-4Basic – Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 1, 2026 2:21 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.