EL PALENQUE PIZZERIA
8698 SW 40 ST, MIAMI 33155
Overall Food Safety Rating
★☆☆☆☆ (1.0/5)
Based on 2 health inspection reports
All Inspection Reports
Inspection on 9/15/2023
High Priority
2
Intermediate
3
Basic
5
Total
10
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 14-74-7:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed ambient temperature at 58F at standing reach in cooler at kitchen. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-15: Observed ambient temperature at 50F. **Time Extended**
- 50-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-15: Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Time Extended**
- 08B-38-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed boxes of cheese stored on floor at walk in cooler. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-15: Observed boxes of cheese stored on floor at walk in cooler. **Time Extended**
- 10-07-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed ice cream scoopers stored inside water at 80F at front counter. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-15: Observed ice cream scoopers stored inside water at 80F at front counter. **Time Extended**
- 35B-02-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Observed above preparation table at kitchen. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-15: Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Observed above preparation table at kitchen. **Time Extended**
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cheese (76F - Cold Holding) at room temperature at preparation area. Observed cheese (67F - Cold Holding) at room temperature at cook line. As per employee, for approximately 1 hour. Employees took product to walk in cooler. Observed cheese pizza (68F - Cold Holding) at standing reach in cooler. As per employee, for approximately 1 hour. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-15: Observed cheese at 72F, cheese pizza at 68F all cold holding at standing reach in cooler. As per employee, for 10 minutes. Employees took cheese to walk in cooler and cheese pizzas to reach in cooler. Admin Complaint **Corrective Action Taken**
- 29-34-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed splitter connecting to mop sink. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-15: Observed splitter connecting to mop sink. **Time Extended**
- 11-27-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-15: 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. **Time Extended**
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade soiled with old food debris. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-15: Observed can opener blade soiled with old food debris. **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. Yulier and Yurisai Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-15: Observed employees Yulier and Yurisai employed more than 60 days, no proof of employee training. **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/15/2023 revealed 10 total violations (2 high priority, 3 intermediate, 5 basic).
Inspection on 9/13/2023
High Priority
2
Intermediate
5
Basic
5
Total
12
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 14-74-7:Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed ambient temperature at 58F at standing reach in cooler at kitchen. Warning
- 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Warning
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed boxes of cheese stored on floor at walk in cooler. Repeat Violation Warning
- 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed ice cream scoopers stored inside water at 80F at front counter. Warning
- 35B-02-4:Basic - Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Observed above preparation table at kitchen. Warning
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cheese (76F - Cold Holding) at room temperature at preparation area. Observed cheese (67F - Cold Holding) at room temperature at cook line. As per employee, for approximately 1 hour. Employees took product to walk in cooler. Observed cheese pizza (68F - Cold Holding) at standing reach in cooler. As per employee, for approximately 1 hour. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 29-34-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed splitter connecting to mop sink. Repeat Violation 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 cook unaware of how to calibrate probe thermometer. Coached cook on thermometer calibration. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 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. Warning
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade soiled with old food debris. Warning
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed sanitizer bucket and brush stored inside hand sink at kitchen. Corrected On-Site 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. Yulier and Yurisai Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/13/2023 revealed 12 total violations (2 high priority, 5 intermediate, 5 basic).