PALACIO DE LOS JUGOS
7085 Southwest 24th Street
Miami, Florida, 33155
Miami-Dade County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★½☆☆☆ (1.7/5)
Based on 5 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 2/26/2025
High Priority
3
Intermediate
1
Basic
3
Total
7
Inspection Details:
- 36-17-5:Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tiles broken in the kitchen area.
- 10-17-4:Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed knives stored in between wall and storage shelf. Manager removed knives Corrected On-Site
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed juices prepared onsite with not labeled, rice, beans containers not labeled.
- 01B-01-4:High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed a dented can of tomato paste dented.
- 22-12-5:High Priority - Metal stem-type thermometer soiled.
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed shell eggs over fries at cook line cooler. Employee stored shell eggs on bottom shelf. Corrected On-Site
- 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. Observed dulce de leche made onsite with not date marked, observed juices prepared onsite not labeled.
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/26/2025 revealed 7 total violations (3 high priority, 1 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 10/2/2024
High Priority
3
Intermediate
1
Basic
4
Total
8
Inspection Details:
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed cup with no handle stored inside of container of complete seasoning. Manager removed cup. Corrected On-Site
- 36-22-4:Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water at juice prep station.
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed outside of oven soiled near cook line.
- 35B-07-4:Basic - Observed 3 air curtains turned off in front of buffet line. Manager turned on air curtains. Corrected On-Site
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef and raw pork stored over cut potatoes and cut plantains inside of walk in cooler.
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed salad (69F - Cold Holding) at buffet line. As per manager for 30 minutes. Employee added ice to surrounding container. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 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 chicken with potatoes (131F - Hot Holding) and beef with sauce (116F - Hot Holding) on buffet line. As per manager for 30 minutes. Manager stirred products, final reading 135F-141F. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 53B-14-5:Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Food safety inspection conducted on 10/2/2024 revealed 8 total violations (3 high priority, 1 intermediate, 4 basic).
Inspection on 3/25/2024
High Priority
4
Intermediate
1
Basic
6
Total
11
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 36-17-5:Basic - Floor tiles missing. Observed at cook line and fryer station.
- 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed ice cream scoop stored in water at 73F. Advised manager to turn on running water. Repeat Violation
- 08B-36-4:Basic - Observed splash guard missing between hand sink and coconut processing equipment at preparation area.
- 16-46-4:Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed on plastic containers on storage shelves above 3 compartment sink. Operator removed labels. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 29-19-4:Basic - Standing water in floor drain. Observed at preparation area. Plumber arrived during inspection to repair drain. Also observed standing water at fruit processing area. Employee removed water during inspection. Corrected On-Site
- 36-50-4:Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed hoods soiled with accumulated grease.
- 12A-07-5:High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed cook place raw beef on grill and then changed gloves and began handling bread, no hand wash. Manager coached employee on proper hand washing procedures. Provided gloves hand out to manager. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 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 open package of raw fish stored tequenos at reach in freezer across from walk in cooler. Manager rearranged 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 beef with sauce (125F - Hot Holding); rice with beans (117F - Hot Holding) at steam table at front line. As per operator, for less than 30 minutes. Employee took products to reheat to 165F. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation
- 29-34-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb. Observed near garbage area.
- 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 at preparation area.
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/25/2024 revealed 11 total violations (4 high priority, 1 intermediate, 6 basic).
Inspection on 7/26/2023
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
3
Total
3
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 14-69-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. Located at front counter. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-26: Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. Located at front counter. **Time Extended**
- 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood at frying station soiled with accumulated grease. - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-26: Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Time Extended**
- 21-12-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed at front counter. Manager placed cloths inside sanitizer solution. Corrected On-Site - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-26: Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 7/26/2023 revealed 3 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 7/25/2023
High Priority
2
Intermediate
1
Basic
8
Total
11
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling above preparation table soiled with food debris.
- 24-05-4:Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed at preparation area. Operator inverted items.
- 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee preparing papaya with out hair restraint. Corrected On-Site
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. Located at front counter. Repeat Violation
- 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed ice cream scoop in standing water at front counter.
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood at frying station soiled with accumulated grease.
- 16-46-4:Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Located on shelves at dishwashing sink.
- 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed at front counter. Manager placed cloths inside sanitizer solution. Corrected On-Site
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw beef (46F - Cold Holding); cut lettuce (57F - Cooling); sliced pork (48F - Cooling); sliced tomatoes (54F - Cooling) at sandwich station. As per manager it's been there less than two hours. Manager surrounded containers with ice. **Corrective Action Taken** 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 chicken with sauce (130F - Hot Holding), chicken with onion (114F - Hot Holding) at steam table at front line. As per manager, less than 1 hour. Advised manager to reheat products to 165F. Manager covered products to retain heat. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand wash sink blocked at juice area at front counter. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 7/25/2023 revealed 11 total violations (2 high priority, 1 intermediate, 8 basic).