PALENQUE RESTAURANT 5
2200 Palm Avenue
Hialeah, Florida, 33010
Miami-Dade County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★★½☆ (3.8/5)
Based on 8 health inspection reports
Location Map
Loading map...
Nearby Locations
All Inspection Reports
Inspection on 1/27/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
0
Total
1
Inspection Details:
- N/A:No Violations Were Observed
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/27/2025 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 1/27/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
2
Basic
3
Total
5
Inspection Details:
- 16-21-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
- 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses, located at cooking line
- 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed several kitchen utensils in standing at 87 F, located at cooking line.
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
- 02C-02-5:Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed Cooked pork belly held for more than 24 hours with no date marked at walk in cooler.
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/27/2025 revealed 5 total violations (0 high priority, 2 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 10/17/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
0
Total
1
Inspection Details:
- N/A:No Violations Were Observed
Food safety inspection conducted on 10/17/2024 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 10/1/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
0
Total
1
Inspection Details:
- 53B-01-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-01: No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 10/1/2024 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 7/30/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
2
Basic
2
Total
4
Inspection Details:
- 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees, located at men's bathroom and women's bathroom.
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed kitchen utensils, and a plastic pitcher stored inside the hand sink.
- 53B-01-5:Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Food safety inspection conducted on 7/30/2024 revealed 4 total violations (0 high priority, 2 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 4/11/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
3
Basic
0
Total
3
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 31A-04-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Observed handwash sink removed from original location. Establishment has portable hand sink with wheels, two water tanks, hot water heater underneath the hand washing sink, without hard plumbing by the cook line by the exit door to outside. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-11: Observed handwash sink removed from original location. Establishment placed a portable hand sink with wheels, two water tanks, hot water heater underneath the hand washing sink, without hard plumbing by the entrance door to outside. **Time Extended**
- 53A-01-7:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Observed manager on duty Edison without any food manager certification or training. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-11: Observed manager on duty Edison without any food manager certification or training. **Time Extended**
- 53B-01-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed employees with no proof any food handling training. Yinet, Damary, Roxana, Edison, and Rosangel have been working for 3.5 months. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-11: Observed employees with no proof any food handling training. Yinet, Damary, Roxana, Edison, and Rosangel have been working for 3.5 months **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/11/2024 revealed 3 total violations (0 high priority, 3 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 4/2/2024
High Priority
4
Intermediate
8
Basic
10
Total
22
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl with no handle stored inside risotto rice being used to scoop rice. Warning
- 24-07-4:Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Observed ice bucket being stored on the floor. Warning
- 12B-12-5:Basic - Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Observed one cup of water on top of preparation area by reach in cooler. Warning
- 13-07-4:Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed one employee wearing a watch while prepping food. Warning
- 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed two employees prepping food without hair restraint. Warning
- 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed 4 tongs stored on oven door handle. Warning
- 21-04-4:Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed towel used under cutting board in kitchen area. Warning
- 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed inside of microwave soiled, operator cleaned the inside of the microwave Corrected On-Site Warning
- 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed one open can of spaghetti sauce not covered inside of reach in cooler in front of grill. Warning
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed two containers of white rice and risotto rice without a label not identified by common name. Operator labeled the products. Observed one container of sugar without a label not identified by common name. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 41-07-4:High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed bottles of Tylenol and advil stored on top of shelf in pizza preparation area. Operator moved the bottles to the office. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 12A-07-5:High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed one employee put on gloves without washing hands and continued to stir food on stove with spoon. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 08A-04-5:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed a raw chicken breast stored on top of mushrooms, operator relocated the products. Observed raw beef stored on top of apples. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shrimp and raw beef stored on top of shredded cheese and raw chicken stored over raw beef inside walk in freezer. Observed raw shelled eggs stored on top of tortillas inside of walk in cooler. Warning
- 53B-15-4:Intermediate - Employee has not received adequate training related to their assigned duties as evidenced by lack of general knowledge in performing their assigned duties. Observed one employee put on gloves without washing hands and continued to stir food on stove with spoon. Inspector coached employee on when to wash hands. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade soiled. Operator removed can opener to be cleaned. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 31A-04-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Observed handwash sink removed from original location. Establishment has portable hand sink with wheels, two water tanks, hot water heater underneath the hand washing sink, without hard plumbing by the cook line by the exit door to outside. Warning
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed dirty dishes stored inside hand washing sink at bar area. Warning
- 53A-01-7:Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Observed manager on duty Edison without any food manager certification or training. Warning
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand wash sink in dish area. Observed no paper towels at hand wash sink in coffee area. Operator provided paper towels. Observed no paper towels at hand wash sink in bar area. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 53B-01-5:Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed employees with no proof any food handling training. Yinet, Damary, Roxana, Edison, and Rosangel have been working for 3.5 months. Warning
- 02C-02-5:Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked pork belly stored inside the walk in cooler not date marked, as per operator was cooked two days ago. Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/2/2024 revealed 22 total violations (4 high priority, 8 intermediate, 10 basic).
Inspection on 10/18/2023
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
1
Total
2
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed all Hand sink with no sign.
- 05-08-4:Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
Food safety inspection conducted on 10/18/2023 revealed 2 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 1 basic).