EL PALACIO DE LOS JUGOS
7085 Southwest 24th Street
Miami, Florida, 33155
Miami-Dade County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★½☆☆☆ (1.9/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 2/28/2025
High Priority
2
Intermediate
0
Basic
2
Total
4
Inspection Details:
- 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on oven door handle between uses, located at cooking line. During the inspection employee removed item and cleaned it. Corrected On-Site
- 14-33-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler with rust that has pitted the surface, located at front counter.
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef steaks over cooked sweet potatoes stored in reach in cooler, located at cooking line. During the inspection employee removed items and placed them correctly. Corrected On-Site
- 29-34-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bib, located next to the back entrance.
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/28/2025 revealed 4 total violations (2 high priority, 0 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 11/21/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
6
Total
6
Inspection Details:
- 36-36-4:Basic - Ceiling tile missing. By the dry storage.
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed 2 doors reach in cooler gaskets torn, located at cooking line.
- 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses, located at cooking line oven. Employee removed item.
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees, located at front counter near the entrance.
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed 2 doors reach in cooler gaskets soiled, located at cooking line: Employee cleaned it on site. Corrected On-Site
- 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior have accumulation of soil residues. Observed 3 doors reach in cooler interior soiled, located at cooking line. Employee cleaned it on site. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 11/21/2024 revealed 6 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 6 basic).
Inspection on 5/16/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
9
Total
9
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 36-37-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed at preparation area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-16: Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed at preparation area. **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 at ware washing area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-16: Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles soiled at ware washing area. **Time Extended**
- 24-08-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed stacked containers at 3 compartment sink not air dried properly. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-16: Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed stacked containers at 3 compartment sink not air dried properly. **Time Extended**
- 14-11-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed no gaskets at chicken and beef walk in cooler. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-16: Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets in disrepair at chicken and beef walk in cooler. **Time Extended**
- 35B-01-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at back exit door. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-16: Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at back exit door. **Time Extended**
- 10-01-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : 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 handle touching rice inside container. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-16: 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 handle touching rice inside container next to ice machine by the #2 walk in cooler. **Time Extended**
- 05-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed at reach in cooler at beef and chicken section. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-16: No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed at reach in cooler at beef and chicken section. **Time Extended**
- 25-06-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed single service spoons not inverted at beef and chicken section. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-16: Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed single service spoons not inverted at beef and chicken section. **Time Extended**
- 08B-12-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed cooked pork chunks not covered at walk in cooler #1. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-16: Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed cut potatoes and raw beef not covered at walk in cooler #1. **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 5/16/2024 revealed 9 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 9 basic).
Inspection on 5/15/2024
High Priority
5
Intermediate
0
Basic
13
Total
18
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 36-37-5:Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed at preparation area. Warning
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles soiled at ware washing area. Warning
- 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee with no hair restraint cooking rice and beans. Warning
- 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed stacked containers at 3 compartment sink not air dried properly. Warning
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed no gaskets at chicken and beef walk in cooler. Warning
- 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at back exit door. Warning
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed at white chest reach in freezer near beef cutting preparation. Repeat Violation Warning
- 10-08-5:Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed inside ice machine near chicken and beef walk in cooler. 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 handle touching rice inside container. Warning
- 05-09-4:Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed at reach in cooler at beef and chicken section. Warning
- 25-06-4:Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed single service spoons not inverted at beef and chicken section. Warning
- 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed cooked pork chunks not covered at walk in cooler #1. Warning
- 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth on top of preparation table near walk in cooler #1. Warning
- 03D-02-5:High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed cooked chicken (48F - Cooling) at beef and chicken walk in cooler. As per operator from previous day. Warning
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef stored over cooked chicken at WIC #2. Warning
- 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed cooked chicken (48F - Cooling) at beef and chicken walk in cooler. As per operator for more than 6 hours. Observed raw chicken (45F - Cold Holding) at beef and chicken walk in cooler. As per operator for more than 24 hours. Repeat Violation Warning
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw chicken (45F - Cold Holding) at beef and chicken walk in cooler. As per operator for more than 24 hours. 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 cooked pork (106F - Hot Holding) at front counter hot holding table. As per operator for approximately 3 hours.Operator moved to the oven to reheat to 165F. Second Temperature cooked pork 165F. Corrected On-Site Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 5/15/2024 revealed 18 total violations (5 high priority, 0 intermediate, 13 basic).
Inspection on 3/29/2024
High Priority
5
Intermediate
0
Basic
7
Total
12
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Repeat Violation
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled. Observed front counter reach in cooler gaskets soiled.
- 14-69-4:Basic - Observed Ice buildup in reach-in freezer, located at dry storage.
- 22-08-4:Basic - Observed Interior of oven has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris, located cooking line. Repeat Violation
- 14-33-4:Basic - Observed Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface, located at front counter.
- 22-16-4:Basic - Observed glass standing reach-in freezer interior have accumulation of soil residues, located at dry storage.
- 14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
- 08A-02-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw beef over cooked pork belly, stored inside walk in cooler, employee removed items, and placed them correctly. Corrected On-Site
- 08A-04-5:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw fish over squash stored inside walk in cooler, employee removed items, and placed them correctly.
- 12A-09-4:High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employees washing their hands with the gloves on. Discussed and coached employees in proper methods. Employees washed their hands, and they put on new gloves. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 01B-02-5: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 cooked pork (55F - Cold Holding) stored inside the walk in cooler # 2. As per operator prepared 24 hours before the routine inspection. Operator discarded item.
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked pork (55F - Cold Holding) stored inside the walk in cooler # 2. As per operator prepared 24 hours before the routine inspection. Operator discarded item. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/29/2024 revealed 12 total violations (5 high priority, 0 intermediate, 7 basic).
Inspection on 11/3/2023
High Priority
3
Intermediate
1
Basic
2
Total
6
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Repeat Violation
- 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. On line oven to the right
- 41-07-4:High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Nose spray next to juicer.
- 08B-02-4:High Priority - Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Operator has roll up doors, and according to the plan review they are only allowed to have the one mail door with the air curtain open, operator closed other doors. Corrected On-Site
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Moved to walk in freezer for rapid cooling all other items in cooler where just received and where sitting out to be put away, operator will check temperatures periodically to make sure it is cooling properly
- 11-27-4:Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Sent to operator via email.
Food safety inspection conducted on 11/3/2023 revealed 6 total violations (3 high priority, 1 intermediate, 2 basic).