EL PALENQUE PIZZERIA, LLC

With 4 inspections documented, EL PALENQUE PIZZERIA, LLC maintains a 3.9/5 food safety rating in HIALEAH. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.

801 E 25 ST

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★★½☆ (3.9/5)
Based on 4 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 8/5/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10897109

  • 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles soiled with dark substance at kitchen area.
  • 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed 2 employees personal drinks on top front counter next to handwashing sink. Employee removed and stored properly. Corrected On-Site
  • 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employees personal cell phone on top preparation table across from 3 compartment sink. Manager removed and stored properly. Corrected On-Site
  • 36-22-4:Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water on the floor next to kitchen door. Employee cleaned dry during inspection. Corrected On-Site
  • 25-06-4:Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed to go plates not inverted on top preparation table across from oven. Employee inverted during inspection. Corrected On-Site
  • 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine rest strips on premises.
  • 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink.employee provided during inspection. Corrected On-Site
  • 31B-05-4:Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Observed paper towels dispenser not working properly behind front counter.

Inspection Date: 7/18/2024

  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

Inspection Date: 7/17/2024

  • 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed ice cream scoop stored in standing water 100F next to reach in freezer. Employee discarded water and stored in a clean dry metal container . Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 05-09-4:Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed at reach in cooler at front counter. Warning
  • 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no handwashing sign at front counter handwashing sink. Provided operator with sign , employee posted handwashing sign during inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning

Inspection Date: 1/26/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8519975

  • 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at the front counter.
  • 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine strips available at the time of the inspection.
  • 03F-10-5:Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed for the shredded mozzarella cheese,pizza prep counter. Provided operator with form for time as a method of control for food safety. Corrected On-Site

Additional Information

Google Rating

★★★★☆ (4.3/5)
(3,171 reviews)

Price Level

$

Opening Hours

Monday:Open 24 hours
Tuesday:Open 24 hours
Wednesday:Open 24 hours
Thursday:Open 24 hours
Friday:Open 24 hours
Saturday:Open 24 hours
Sunday:Open 24 hours
✓ Currently Open

Features

✓ Meal Takeaway
✓ Restaurant

Restaurant Features

Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
Takeout
Dine-in
Wheelchair Accessible
Last Enriched At: 5/14/2025

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