Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
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EL PALACIO DE LOS JUGOS

1553 SW 27TH AVENUE · MIAMI · Dade County · FL 33145

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateSeptember 16, 2024
Inspection typeComplaint Full
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3502359
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8889839
DBPR license2334531

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority5 Intermediate2 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical9 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 2

#3High Priority14-15-4

High Priority – Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage – direct contact with food. Dry storage area: utility non food containers with black beans in direct contact with.

#4High Priority08A-08-5

High Priority – Raw animal food stored in same container as ready-to-eat food. Walk in cooler: raw beef stored above peeled onions. Discussed with the operator the proper storage of food and provided the handout. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Intermediate 5

#5Intermediate11-03-5

Intermediate – Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of employee health policy and health requirements. During the inspection, Supervisors explained the policies in Spanish to the operator. inspector provided the forms to the operator during the inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken
#6Intermediate11-10-4

Intermediate – Employee did not report symptoms/diagnosis of a disease transmissible through food to the person in charge. All employees must follow the standard protocol before returning to work at that facility.

#7Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Dry storage area: storage containers with black beans soiled. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#8Intermediate31A-09-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Front counter by the cook line: container stored inside the hand wash sink. Back prep area, by the juice station: container stored inside the hand wash sink. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#9Intermediate53B-14-5

Intermediate – 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. Miguel Oduardo, expired 6/2/24.

Basic 2

#1Basic14-69-4

Basic – Ice buildup in sliding glass reach-in freezer at the front counter with ice cream.

#2Basic21-12-4

Basic – Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet towel on the counter top in the main cook line. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

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

Violation category totals
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 11 · Employee health knowledge / ill employees
2 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
2 observation(s)
Category 21 · Wiping cloths, linens and laundry facilities
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
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.