DirtyFLRestaurant Inspection Data

EL PALACIO DE LOS JUGOS

7085 Southwest 24th Street
Miami, Florida, 33155
Miami-Dade County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★☆☆☆ (2.1/5)
Based on 4 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 1/7/2025

  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup on floor inside walk in freezer
  • 10-08-5:Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed ice scoop handle in contact with ice inside ice machine in back area. Operator properly placed scoop. Corrected On-Site
  • 10-17-4:Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed knife stored between wall and triple sink. Operator properly placed knife. Corrected On-Site
  • 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth stored on cutting board in kitchen area.
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over cooked beans and raw pork stored over yuca inside walk in cooler. Operator relocated products. Corrected On-Site
  • 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 shredded pork (100F) at steam table, as per operator for less than 1 hour. Operator turned up heat on steam table. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand sink in kitchen area. Operator placed paper towels. Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 8/13/2024

  • 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed some ceiling tiles soiled.
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed some hood filters soiled.
  • 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in freezer interior have accumulation of soil residues, located at cooking line. During the routine inspection employee cleaned. Corrected On-Site
  • 29-42-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink, located at back kitchen. Employee placed a new paper towel roll. Corrected On-Site
  • 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink, located at back kitchen. Employee placed a new bottle of soap. Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 2/23/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8539329

  • 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Upon inspection observe walk-in cooler vents soiled with mold like substance.
  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Upon inspection observed ice buildup in walk-in freezer.

Inspection Date: 10/30/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8347916

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of large ice machine with rust build up .
  • 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink stored on food prep table at back prep area.
  • 08B-49-4:Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employees drink stored in reach in cooler on buffet line , corrected, employee removed drink during inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed several employees with no hair restraints , corrected, employees placed hair nets on during inspection. Corrected On-Site
  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets on serval reach in coolers in disrepair. Repeat Violation
  • 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Repeat Violation
  • 22-42-4:High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Three compartment sink set up with 0 ppm of chlorine, corrected to 100 ppm of chlorine. Corrected On-Site
  • 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. Cooked black beans made day before held over 24 hrs not cooled, 51°. See stop sale .
  • 12A-07-5:High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee on cooks line not washing hands between gloved uses, inspector discussed with management proper hand washing between glove changes.
  • 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Black beans made prior day cooled in walk in cooler in large pot 51°. Estimated 3 Lbs
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Employee hand wash sink on cooks line observed with wiping cloth bucket , corrected , employee removed bucket. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 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. Not all juices labeled , corrected, manager had employee place labels on remaining juices. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation

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Google Rating

★★★★☆ (4.1/5)
(2,725 reviews)

Price Level

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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
✓ Currently Open

Features

✓ Restaurant
✓ Bakery
✓ Cafe
✓ Store

Restaurant Features

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

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