Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
Completed

EL PALACIO BUFFET

7403 S ORANGE BLOSSOM TRL · ORLANDO · Orange County · FL 32809

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateAugust 12, 2024
Inspection typeComplaint Full
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3490942
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8851164
DBPR license5806980

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority0 Intermediate7 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical8 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 1

#8High Priority12A-09-4

High Priority – Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employee held one glove in mouth before putting in on.

Basic 7

#1Basic14-05-4

Basic – Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. In all walk in coolers. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#2Basic12B-07-4

Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Cup on coffee on make table.

#3Basic29-09-4

Basic – Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. Cold water handle will not turn on sink at kitchen entrance.

#4Basic38-07-4

Basic – Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Small walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#5Basic08B-12-5

Basic – Stored food not covered. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#6Basic32-23-4

Basic – Toilet/urinal not flushing/functioning properly. Urinal covered with trash **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#7Basic36-27-5

Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Behind 3 compartment sink. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 30, 2026 1:29 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
2 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
1 observation(s)
Category 32 · Bathrooms
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)
Category 38 · Required lighting and protected fixtures/bulbs
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.