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EL PALACIO DE LOS FRIJOLES

15512 SW 72 ST · MIAMI · Dade County · FL 33193

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateOctober 23, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionCall Back – Admin. complaint recommended
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3473546
Visit number2
Inspection Visit ID8865508
DBPR license2334794

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
3 High Priority2 Intermediate6 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical11 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 3

#7High Priority01B-02-5

High Priority – – From initial inspection : High 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** – From follow-up inspection 2024-10-23: Observed Pork Belly (57F – Cold Holding), Pork (52F -Cold Holding). As per operator, product was placed in reach in cooler the previous day. Stop Sale Issued . **Admin Complaint**

WarningAdmin ComplaintStop Sale
#8High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – – From initial inspection : High 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** – From follow-up inspection 2024-10-23: Observed Pork Belly (57F – Cold Holding), Pork (52F -Cold Holding). As per operator, product was placed in reach in cooler the previous day. Stop Sale Issued **Admin Complaint**

WarningAdmin ComplaintStop Sale
#9High Priority41-15-5

High Priority – – From initial inspection : High 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** – From follow-up inspection 2024-10-23: Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 10 ppm) **Admin Complaint**

Corrected On-SiteWarningAdmin Complaint

Intermediate 2

#10Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – 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** – From follow-up inspection 2024-10-23: Observed black stains on cutting board on preparation table at kitchen. **Time Extended**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#11Intermediate31A-11-4

Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed Emersion blender stored over hand sink at ware washing area. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-10-23: Observed plastic container stored in hand sink at ware washing area **Time Extended**

Warning

Basic 6

#1Basic32-04-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed bathroom door not self closing. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-10-23: Observed bathroom door not self closing. **Time Extended**

Warning
#2Basic36-17-5

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tiles in disrepair throughout kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-10-23: Observed floor tiles in disrepair throughout kitchen. **Time Extended**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#3Basic35B-02-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Observed bug zapper installed over preparation table at kitchen entrance. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-10-23: Observed bug zapper installed over preparation table at kitchen entrance **Time Extended**

Warning
#4Basic08B-63-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Observed plastic containers of beans and peas stored in hallway leading to public bathroom. Products not commercially packaged. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-10-23: Observed plastic containers of beans and peas stored in hallway leading to public bathroom. Products not commercially packaged. **Time Extended**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#5Basic29-49-6

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water at bottom of reach in cooler across from cook line. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-10-23: Observed standing water at bottom of reach in cooler across from cook line. **Time Extended**

Warning
#6Basic36-27-5

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – 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** – From follow-up inspection 2024-10-23: Observed ceiling vents in bathroom soiled with dust and ceiling vent at cook line soiled with black substance. **Time Extended**

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 23, 2026 12:25 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
1 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 32 · Bathrooms
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
2 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
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.