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EL PALACIO DE LOS JUGOS

8700 Southwest 8th Street
Miami, Florida, 33174
Miami-Dade County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★☆☆☆ (2.1/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 1/17/2025

  • 13-07-4:Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee engage in food preparation wearing wrist watches and gold chains, at serving lines.
  • 10-12-5:Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Employee cleaned and sanitized scoop and stored in a clean surface. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed at grill station , tongs stored on oven handle door. Repeat Violation
  • 10-01-5:Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed rice scoop buried inside rice bucket. Manager stored scoop, properly. Corrected On-Site
  • 25-02-4:Basic - Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. Observed at pizza station. Observed single serve unwrapped spoons not inverted. Manager stored spoons properly spoons.. Corrected On-Site
  • 01B-01-4:High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed two dented cans with tomato paste.
  • 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at warmer holding unit temperature 10:50 am cooked ground beef (127F - Hot Holding) according to manager placed 90 minutes ago. Employee reheated cooked ground beef beef at kitchen, 2 nd temperature 11:10 amcooked ground beef (167F - Hot Holding) Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 41-27-4:High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed at juice station Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 200+ppm). Manager diluted sanitizer solution with more water, Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 100ppm) Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Inspection Date: 8/13/2024

  • 14-01-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a cup with no handle inside container to dispense dry split peas. Operator discarded the cup. Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-13: Observed a cup with no handle inside container to dispense dry split peas. **Time Extended**
  • 36-34-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles soiled with food stains and dust. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-13: Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles soiled with food stains and dust. **Time Extended**
  • 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filter soiled. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-13: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filter soiled. **Time Extended**
  • 53B-14-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Observed two employees certificates expired. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-13: 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. Observed two employees certificates expired. **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 8/12/2024

  • 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a cup with no handle inside container to dispense dry split peas. Operator discarded the cup. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles soiled with food stains and dust. Repeat Violation
  • 36-22-4:Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed at pizza station standing water on the floor. Warning
  • 10-01-5:Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed scoop inside chocolate powder touching the product. Manager stored scoop properly. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning
  • 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed ice cream scoop inside cup with water at ice cream station. Manager discarded water and stored scoop inside dipper well. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 02D-03-4:Basic - Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Observed flans inside at reach in cooler for customer self-service lacking minimum labeling information. Warning
  • 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At preparation area next to three compartment sink. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filter soiled. Warning
  • 12B-13-4:Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed a bottle of water inside walk in cooler. Employee discarded bottle. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed at front counter area and kitchen area, towels not stored inside sanitizing solution between uses. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed sugar not labeled at coffee station. Manager labeled sugar container. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed shell eggs stored over sliced ham At reach in cooler. Observed raw pork stored over cooked boniato at walk in cooler. Manager stored the shell eggs on the bottom shelf of reach in cooler and stored the sliced ham on other shelf away from raw food . Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed yellow rice (115F - Hot Holding) at kitchen area, storage hot holding by kitchen beef and vegetables (120F - Hot Holding); cooked yuca (120F - Hot Holding); oxtail (129F - Hot Holding); cooked potatoes (90F - Hot Holding); pork ribs (120F - Hot Holding), according to to manager food was prepared 2 hours ago. Manager moved food containers to kitchen to reheat to 165F. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation Warning
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed at pizza station hand sink blocked with case of Gatorade. Warning
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed bowl stored inside hand wash sink, manager using hand sink as dump sink. Observed an employee washing a cloth at hand wash sink. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 53B-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. Observed two employees certificates expired. Warning

Inspection Date: 3/15/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8481394

  • 13-07-4:Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee at kitchen wearing wrist watches. Employee removed jewelry from wrist. Corrected On-Site
  • 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed cook preparing food no hair restraint. Cook out hair net on. Corrected On-Site
  • 16-13-5:Basic - Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. Observed employee washing utensils in incorrect order. Employee set up 3 com sink correct and re washed utensils properly. Corrected On-Site
  • 10-01-5:Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed scoop buried inside dry rice. Manager stored scoop with handle upwards. Corrected On-Site
  • 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at hand sink next to 3 compartment sink at kitchen.
  • 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at front counter steam table Moro rice (128F - Hot Holding);according to manager placed 1 hour ago. Employee took Moro rice to kitchen to reheat. Second temperature 30 minutes after, Moro rice (168F - Hot Reheating ) Corrected On-Site
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled. Employee cleaned can opener at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed containers stored inside hand wash sink at pizza preparation area. Employee removed containers from inside hand wash sink. Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 8/24/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8481047

  • 14-11-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets in food warmer unit in disrepair at kitchen. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-24: Observed gaskets in food warmer unit in disrepair at kitchen. **Time Extended**
  • 36-22-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed on kitchen and preparation area water on the floor. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-24: Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed on kitchen and preparation area water on the floor. **Time Extended**
  • 29-49-6:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed inside reach in cooler at kitchen. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-24: Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed inside reach in cooler at kitchen. **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 8/23/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8352354

  • 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl inside garlic and oil mixture at prep table. Warning
  • 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at pizza station. Warning
  • 12B-02-4:Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed employees drinking water and eating At kitchen prep area. Warning
  • 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed cook no hair protection at kitchen. Employee put a hair net on head. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning
  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets in food warmer unit in disrepair at kitchen. Warning
  • 36-22-4:Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed on kitchen and preparation area water on the floor. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 10-08-5:Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed at juice station, Employee stored ice scoop properly with handle upwards. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed at cafeteria. Employee moved tongs from oven door handle. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning
  • 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils stored in standing water 131F at red station steam table. Operator raised the burner temperature. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
  • 16-46-4:Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels in clean containers at ware washing area. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 25-05-4:Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed boxes of single serve cups stored on the floor at storage area. Warning
  • 29-49-6:Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed inside reach in cooler at kitchen. Warning
  • 12A-10-4:High Priority - Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed at cooking line, Employees touched his arms and chest and the engaged in food ore without washing his hands. Warning
  • 12A-05-4:High Priority - Employee used tobacco, ate, or drank then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed At kitchen area employee eating, then engaged in food preparation with out washing his hands. Warning
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over container with sliced cooked pork inside reach in cooler. Manager moved sliced pork to top shelf over raw shell eggs. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. On top of counter at kitchen garlic in oil (85F - Cold Holding) prepare two hours ago according to manager. Inside walk in cooler, Observed raw chicken (54F -cold holding); cooked red beans (54F - Cold Holding); black beans (54F - Cold Holding); breaded raw chicken (54F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (56F - Cold Holding); raw pork (51F - Cold Holding); sausage (54F - Cold Holding) inside walk in cooler. According to manager door was left open while organizing cooler. Manager started to move the products to the walk in freezer for rapid cooling. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation Warning
  • 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at front steam table chicken quarter legs (122F - Hot Holding); beef ribs (125F - Hot Holding); Cooked calamari (125F Hot Holding) prepared 90 minutes ago according manager. Employee took items to kitchen to reheat. 45 minutes later chicken quarter legs (168F - Reheating ); beef ribs (169F - Reheating ); Cooked calamari (169F-Reheating) Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observe hand wash sink blocked by trash can in kitchen area. Employee moved trash can away from hand wash sink. Corrected On-Site Warning

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★★★★☆ (4.3/5)
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Opening Hours

Monday:6:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Tuesday:6:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Wednesday:6:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Thursday:6:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Friday:6:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Saturday:6:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Sunday:6:00 AM – 9:00 PM
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