EL PALACIO DE LOS JUGOS
2038 Northwest 27th Avenue
Miami, Florida, 33142
Miami-Dade County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★½☆☆☆ (1.7/5)
Based on 4 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 2/3/2025
High Priority
2
Intermediate
2
Basic
7
Total
11
Inspection Details:
- 36-32-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tile in disrepair in men's restroom. Operator contacted his contact to come out and fix tiles in front of me. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 24-05-4:Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed pots and pans not inverted, not stored in protected manner. Operator inverted pots and pans. Corrected On-Site
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed multiple cutting boards with excessive cut marks throughout establishment.
- 36-22-4:Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water by 3 compartment sink. Operator cleaned up the water. Corrected On-Site
- 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils standing in water at 88°F. Operator heated up water to proper temperatures. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no handwashing sign in men's restroom. Operator placed an extra one that he had. Corrected On-Site
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed can opener soiled. Observed thermometer soiled.
- 12A-07-5:High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee not washing hands before glove use.
- 08A-20-5:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken stored above raw beef inside walk in freezer. Operator placed them in correct order. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 53B-16-4:Intermediate - Employee has not received adequate training related to their assigned duties as evidenced by the inability to answer basic food safety questions. Observed employee with no knowledge of how to calibrate thermometer. Showed them how to correctly calibrate.
- 05-10-4:Intermediate - Probe thermometer not used to ensure proper food temperatures. Observed thermometer not operational, no use to ensure proper food temperature.
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/3/2025 revealed 11 total violations (2 high priority, 2 intermediate, 7 basic).
Inspection on 9/6/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
1
Basic
1
Total
3
Inspection Details:
- 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils in standing water at 72F across cook line. Operator removed water. Corrected On-Site
- 29-34-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed underneath 3 compartment sink. Repeat Violation
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed handwashing sink blocked by equipment near 3 compartment sink. Operator removed equipment.Repeat Violation Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/6/2024 revealed 3 total violations (1 high priority, 1 intermediate, 1 basic).
Inspection on 6/25/2024
High Priority
2
Intermediate
1
Basic
2
Total
5
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
- 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed throughout front counter.
- 08A-20-5:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken stored over raw pork inside walk in cooler. Operator rearranged products. Corrected On-Site
- 29-34-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed underneath 3 compartment sink.
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed handwashing sink blocked by equipment near 3 compartment sink.
Food safety inspection conducted on 6/25/2024 revealed 5 total violations (2 high priority, 1 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 1/16/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
2
Basic
4
Total
7
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 24-05-4:Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ob3 large pots not inverted at the ware washing area. The manager inverted the pots. Corrected On-Site
- 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed at two different kitchens. The managers removed the tongs. Corrected On-Site
- 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils in a water temperature of 100°F. The manager turned on the stove top to increase the temperature to 135°F.. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the reach in cooler gaskets soiled at the sandwich prep area.
- 08A-04-5:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw fish over vegetables in the reach in cooler by the triple sink. The manager moved the items to the correct shelf. Corrected On-Site
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed at the front counter.
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/16/2024 revealed 7 total violations (1 high priority, 2 intermediate, 4 basic).