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EL PALACIO DE LOS JUGOS

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

Overall Food Safety Rating

★☆☆☆☆ (1.1/5)
Based on 4 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection on 2/26/2025

High Priority
2
Intermediate
0
Basic
8
Total
10

Inspection Details:

  • 22-20-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior of ice machine soiled. - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-26: Observed interior of ice machine soiled. **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 vents located in lobby area soiled. Observed ceiling tile near back cook line soiled. - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-26: Observed ceiling vents located in lobby area soiled. Observed ceiling tile near back cook line soiled. **Time Extended**
  • 14-11-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed ice machine sliding door broken in back prep area. - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-26: Observed ice machine sliding door broken in back prep area. **Time Extended**
  • 14-25-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Establishment using wood (other than a hard, close-grained wood) as a food-contact surface. Observed walk in cooler with wood being used as a shelf. - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-26: Observed walk in cooler with wood being used as a shelf. **Time Extended**
  • 36-17-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed several cracked tiles in back prep area. - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-26: Observed several cracked tiles in back prep area. **Time Extended**
  • 14-73-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray. Observed no hood drip container at cook line in back prep area. - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-26: Observed no hood drip container at cook line in back prep area. **Time Extended**
  • 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed several reach in coolers in back prep area with soiled gaskets. - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-26: Observed several reach in coolers in back prep area with soiled gaskets. **Time Extended**
  • 25-11-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Single-service articles stored outside or in a room/shed that is not fully enclosed (open to outdoors/screened). Observed plastic gallon containers stored outside not protected. - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-26: Observed plastic gallon containers stored outside not protected. **Time Extended**
  • 29-44-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Air gap between water supply inlet and flood rim of equipment/sink is less than one inch. Observed hose at three compartment sink with less than an inch of air gap. - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-26: Observed hose at three compartment sink with less than an inch of air gap. **Time Extended**
  • 14-15-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Observed several non food grade containers inside walk in cooler used to store food. - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-26: Observed several non food grade containers inside walk in cooler used to store food. **Time Extended**
Health Inspector (2025-02-26)
2025-02-26
★☆☆☆☆ 1.0/5
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/26/2025 revealed 10 total violations (2 high priority, 0 intermediate, 8 basic).

Inspection on 2/25/2025

High Priority
10
Intermediate
5
Basic
19
Total
34

Inspection Details:

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior of ice machine soiled.
  • 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents located in lobby area soiled. Observed ceiling tile near back cook line soiled.
  • 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 stored inverted near back prep area.
  • 12B-01-4:Basic - Employee eating while preparing food. Observed male cook line employee eating while prepping steaks in back prep area.
  • 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 personal drink stored above food prep counter in back prep area.
  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed ice machine sliding door broken in back prep area.
  • 14-25-5:Basic - Establishment using wood (other than a hard, close-grained wood) as a food-contact surface. Observed walk in cooler with wood being used as a shelf.
  • 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor near cook line soiled.
  • 36-17-5:Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed several cracked tiles in back prep area.
  • 10-08-5:Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed ice scoop handle touching ice inside ice machine.
  • 02D-03-4:Basic - Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food.
  • 14-73-4:Basic - No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray. Observed no hood drip container at cook line in back prep area.
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed several reach in coolers in back prep area with soiled gaskets.
  • 25-06-4:Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed gallon plastic containers not inverted at prep station in back area.
  • 25-11-5:Basic - Single-service articles stored outside or in a room/shed that is not fully enclosed (open to outdoors/screened). Observed plastic gallon containers stored outside not protected.
  • 21-14-4:Basic - Soiled cloths, linen, aprons, coats, or other uniform apparel not kept in a suitable container prior to laundering.
  • 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed shredded beef being thawed at room temperature located right next to the cook line.
  • 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed yellow cloths in back prep area not stored in sanitizing solution.
  • 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed several working containers with sugar and seasonings with no label in back prep area.
  • 29-44-4:High Priority - Air gap between water supply inlet and flood rim of equipment/sink is less than one inch. Observed hose at three compartment sink with less than an inch of air gap.
  • 41-07-4:High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed pain medication stored above ice cream front counter.
  • 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 pork stored in large container inside the walk in cooler was improperly cool from the night before. As per operator, the product was made from the night before at 7PM.
  • 01B-36-5:High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within two hours and from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within six hours. See stop sale. Observed cooked pork stored in large container inside the walk in cooler was improperly cool from the night before. As per operator, the product was made from the night before at 7PM.
  • 14-15-4:High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Observed several non food grade containers inside walk in cooler used to store food.
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shelled eggs stored above milk inside walk in cooler.
  • 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed pork (68F - Cold Holding) inside walk in cooler. As per operator, it was prepared the night before at 7PM.
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed pork (68F - Cold Holding) inside walk in cooler. As per operator, it was prepared the night before at 7PM.
  • 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 fries (90F - Hot Holding); cooked vegetables (105F - Hot Holding); tamales (101F - Hot Holding); bbq ribs (120F - Hot Holding); beef steak (126F - Hot Holding); chicken (77F - Hot Holding); cooked liver (105F - Hot Holding) at front counter.
  • 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed bottle of degreaser stored above food equipment in back prep area.
  • 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 several employees not able to answer basic cooking or cooling temperature questions.
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed male cook line employee washing cloths at hand wash sink in back prep area.
  • 53A-11-4:Intermediate - No person in charge present during hours of operation. Operator showed up during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
  • 14-14-4:Intermediate - Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food. Observed basting brush used to spread butter at the sandwich station. Operator discarded. **Corrected On-Site**
  • 02D-02-4:Intermediate - Packaged food not labeled as specified by law. Observed several containers of packaged juice not labeled inside reach in cooler in back prep area.
Health Inspector (2025-02-25)
2025-02-25
★☆☆☆☆ 1.0/5
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/25/2025 revealed 34 total violations (10 high priority, 5 intermediate, 19 basic).

Inspection on 10/23/2024

High Priority
1
Intermediate
2
Basic
5
Total
8

Inspection Details:

  • 36-32-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed exiling in disrepair near walk in cooler. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-23: Observed exiling in disrepair near walk in cooler. **Time Extended**
  • 14-25-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Establishment using wood (other than a hard, close-grained wood) as a food-contact surface. Observed wood shelves at walk-in cooler. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-23: Observed wood shelves at walk-in cooler. **Time Extended**
  • 08B-42-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored outside. Observed papayas, mangos, avocados stored outside on shelf near back exit door. Observed cans of soda, bottled water, malted milk and canned guava shells stored outside in a locker near back exit door. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-23: Observed coconuts stored outside near remote walk-in freezer. **Time Extended**
  • 10-08-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Manager properly place ice scoop with handle up. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-23: **Time Extended**
  • 16-46-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels on container of shredded cheese at preparation area. Employee removed label. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-23: Observed old labels on container of shredded cheese at preparation area. **Time Extended**
  • 03B-01-6:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. COOKED LIVER (120F - Hot Holding); MOFONGO (124F - Hot Holding); MALANGA MASH (120F - Hot Holding); CHICKEN MILANESE (115F - Hot Holding); MASHED POTATOES (129F - Hot Holding); CORN FRITTER (99F - Hot Holding); SHREDDED PORK (107F - Hot Holding); BOILED YUCA (130F - Hot Holding); FRIED CRAB (105F - Hot Holding) at steam table at front counter. as per manager, items were out less than one hour. Manager increased them the of the steam table. Observed ham croquettes (104F - Hot Holding) at hot box at front counter. As per employee, product placed inside u it less than 1 hour prior. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-23: Observed shredded pork 116F hot holding, fried crab 113F at front steam table. As per manager, product placed at unit less than 1 hour. Observed mofongo at 138F, mashed malanga 169F, chicken milanese 139F, corn fritter 135F all hot holding at front steam table. **Admin Complaint**
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed interior of rice containers soiled with old food debris at preparation area. Observed oven mitts soiled with old food debris at cook line. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-23: Observed oven mitts soiled with old food debris at cook line. **Time Extended**
  • 14-14-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food. Observed non food grade brush with food residues at preparation area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-23: Observed non food grade brush with food residues at preparation area. **Time Extended**
Health Inspector (2024-10-23)
2024-10-23
★½☆☆☆ 2.0/5
Food safety inspection conducted on 10/23/2024 revealed 8 total violations (1 high priority, 2 intermediate, 5 basic).

Inspection on 10/22/2024

High Priority
5
Intermediate
4
Basic
12
Total
21

Inspection Details:

  • 36-32-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed exiling in disrepair near walk in cooler. **Warning**
  • 24-24-4:Basic - Clean equipment and utensils stored outside. Observed cooking pots and plastic storage containers stored outside near dumpster area. Discussed proper storage with manager. **Warning**
  • 14-25-5:Basic - Establishment using wood (other than a hard, close-grained wood) as a food-contact surface. Observed wood shelves at walk-in cooler. **Warning**
  • 08B-42-4:Basic - Food stored outside. Observed papayas, mangos, avocados stored outside on shelf near back exit door. Observed cans of soda, bottled water, malted milk and canned guava shells stored outside in a locker near back exit door. **Warning**
  • 10-08-5:Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Manager properly place ice scoop with handle up. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at handwashing sink located next to back door missing sign. **Warning**
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled located at front line. **Warning**
  • 16-46-4:Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels on container of shredded cheese at preparation area. Employee removed label. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • 35B-05-4:Basic - Outer openings not protected during operation. Observed air curtains off at front counter opening to the outside. As per manager, air curtains no longer working and called a repair technician during inspection. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
  • 35B-03-4:Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed back door open during inspection. **Warning**
  • 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw pork thawing at room temperature. **Warning**
  • 25-02-4:Basic - Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. Manger asked employee to store properly. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
  • 12A-27-4:High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Observed cook crack raw shell egg and then handled single service container at cook line. **Warning**
  • 08A-04-5:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed unwashed bean sprouts and green onions stored over cooked black beans at walk in cooler. **Warning**
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over peeled plantains at walk in cooler. Observed raw pork stored over cooked pork at reach in cooler at preparation area. Observed raw shell eggs stored over fresh berries. Manager removed raw shell eggs. **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. COOKED LIVER (120F - Hot Holding); MOFONGO (124F - Hot Holding); MALANGA MASH (120F - Hot Holding); CHICKEN MILANESE (115F - Hot Holding); MASHED POTATOES (129F - Hot Holding); CORN FRITTER (99F - Hot Holding); SHREDDED PORK (107F - Hot Holding); BOILED YUCA (130F - Hot Holding); FRIED CRAB (105F - Hot Holding) at steam table at front counter. as per manager, items were out less than one hour. Manager increased them the of the steam table. Observed ham croquettes (104F - Hot Holding) at hot box at front counter. As per employee, product placed inside u it less than 1 hour prior. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
  • 41-27-4:High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed chlorine sanitizer bucket at 200ppm plus. Manager took solution to the back to dilute with water. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed interior of rice containers soiled with old food debris at preparation area. Observed oven mitts soiled with old food debris at cook line. **Warning**
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed tongs and other utensils in handwashing sink. Employee removed items during inspection. **Warning**
  • 02D-12-1:Intermediate - Juice packaged in the establishment that has not been specifically processed to prevent, reduce, or eliminate the presence of pathogens not bearing a warning label. Observed bottles of orange juice and melon juice missing consumer advisory. **Warning**
  • 14-14-4:Intermediate - Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food. Observed non food grade brush with food residues at preparation area. **Warning**
Health Inspector (2024-10-22)
2024-10-22
★☆☆☆☆ 1.0/5
Food safety inspection conducted on 10/22/2024 revealed 21 total violations (5 high priority, 4 intermediate, 12 basic).