PALENQUE RESTAURANT #4, LLC
8698 SW 40 ST
Overall Food Safety Rating
★½☆☆☆ (1.7/5)
Based on 3 health inspection reports
All Inspection Reports
Inspection on 2/19/2025
High Priority
1
Intermediate
0
Basic
2
Total
3
Inspection Details:
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed dough cooler gasket in disrepair
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cases of tomato sauce stored on the floor in the trailer floor
- 01B-01-4:High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed a dented can of Spaghetti sauce.
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/19/2025 revealed 3 total violations (1 high priority, 0 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 9/13/2024
High Priority
2
Intermediate
5
Basic
4
Total
11
Inspection Details:
- 31B-04-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand washing sign at hand sink at remote preparation trailer. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-13: Observed no hand washing sign at hand sink at remote preparation trailer. **Time Extended**
- 36-34-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Observed air conditioning vent soiled at remote storage/preparation room. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-13: Observed air conditioning vent soiled at remote storage/preparation room. **Time Extended**
- 35B-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed self closing mechanism detached at back exit door. Observed door opened during inspection at remote food storage and preparation trailer. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-13: Observed back door opened at time of call back inspection. **Time Extended**
- 25-32-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Observed marinara sauce, olives, pineapple and peppers stored inside aluminum single service containers inside preparation cooler. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-13: Observed marinara sauce, olives, pineapple and peppers stored inside aluminum single service containers inside preparation cooler. **Time Extended**
- 29-34-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Observed Vacuum breaker missing on splitter added to hose bib at mop sink. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-13: Observed Vacuum breaker missing on splitter added to hose bib at mop sink. **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 (78F - Cold Holding) at room temperature at cook line. As per employee, for approximately 1 hour. Discussed maximum cold holding temperature with employee and advised employee to place product inside reach in cooler or submerge container in ice. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-13: Observed cheese (77F - Cold Holding) at room temperature at cook line. As per employee, for less than 1 hour. **Admin Complaint**
- 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 2024-09-13: Observed can opener blade soiled with old food debris. **Time Extended**
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed plastic container stored over hand sink at kitchen. Observed container of dish soap stored inside hand sink at remote storage trailer. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-13: Observed plastic bottle of dish soap stored inside hand sink at remote walk in cooler. **Time Extended**
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-13: No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Time Extended**
- 51-12-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved for establishment previously licensed by the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Service or the Department of Health. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed establishment added food storage and preparation trailer behind building containing 2 preparation tables, 2 reach in coolers and walk in cooler. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-13: Observed establishment added food storage and preparation trailer behind building containing 2 preparation tables, 2 reach in coolers and walk in cooler. **Admin Complaint**
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at hand sink at kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-13: Observed no soap at hand sink at kitchen. **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/13/2024 revealed 11 total violations (2 high priority, 5 intermediate, 4 basic).
Inspection on 7/8/2024
High Priority
4
Intermediate
6
Basic
5
Total
15
Inspection Details:
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand washing sign at hand sink at remote preparation trailer. **Warning**
- 14-69-4:Basic - Observed Ice buildup in reach-in freezer at front counter. **Warning**
- 36-34-5:Basic - Observed air conditioning vent soiled at remote storage/preparation room. **Warning**
- 35B-03-4:Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed self closing mechanism detached at back exit door. Observed door opened during inspection at remote food storage and preparation trailer. **Warning**
- 25-32-4:Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Observed marinara sauce, olives, pineapple and peppers stored inside aluminum single service containers inside preparation cooler. **Warning**
- 03D-01-5:High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. Observed noodles (73F - Cooling) at remote walk in cooler. As per employee, product was prepared more than 2 hours prior. Discussed cooling procedures with employee. **Warning**
- 12A-16-4:High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. **Warning**
- 29-34-4:High Priority - Observed Vacuum breaker missing on splitter added to hose bib at mop sink. **Warning**
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cheese (78F - Cold Holding) at room temperature at cook line. As per employee, for approximately 1 hour. Discussed maximum cold holding temperature with employee and advised employee to place product inside reach in cooler or submerge container in ice. **Warning**
- 03D-15-4:Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Observed noodles (73F - Cooling) inside closed container at remote storage trailer. Employee removed lid. **Corrective Action Taken** **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 plastic container stored over hand sink at kitchen. Observed container of dish soap stored inside hand sink at remote storage trailer. **Warning**
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Warning**
- 51-12-5:Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved for establishment previously licensed by the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Service or the Department of Health. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed establishment added food storage and preparation trailer behind building containing 2 preparation tables, 2 reach in coolers and walk in cooler. **Warning**
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at hand sink at kitchen. **Warning**
Food safety inspection conducted on 7/8/2024 revealed 15 total violations (4 high priority, 6 intermediate, 5 basic).