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PALO QUEMAO DOWNTOWN

PALO QUEMAO DOWNTOWN located in MIAMI has undergone 4 health department inspections, achieving a 2.3/5 overall safety rating. Recent inspections show improving food safety practices.

20 West Flagler Street
Miami, Florida, 33130
Miami-Dade County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★☆☆☆ (2.3/5)
Based on 4 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 11/4/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 13512003

  • 36-34-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed at 3CS area ceiling tiles. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-04: Observed at 3CS area ceiling tiles. **Time Extended**
  • 14-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at cutting board at steam table. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-04: Observed at cutting board at steam table. **Time Extended**
  • 24-08-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed at plastic containers at 3CS Area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-04: Observed at plastic containers at 3CS Area.**Time Extended** **Time Extended**
  • 14-11-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed walk-in freezer gaskets in disrepair and at reach-in freezer across cook line. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-04: Observed walk-in freezer gaskets in disrepair and at reach-in freezer across cook line. **Time Extended**
  • 14-69-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup at walk-in freezer door. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-04: Observed ice buildup at walk-in freezer door. **Time Extended**
  • 51-13-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-04: No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. **Time Extended**
  • 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed interior of 3CS hose gun soiled. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-04: Observed interior of 3CS hose gun soiled. **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 9/4/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10899410

  • 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed at 3CS area ceiling tiles. Warning
  • 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Warning
  • 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at cutting board at steam table. Warning
  • 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed at plastic containers at 3CS Area. Warning
  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed walk-in freezer gaskets in disrepair and at reach-in freezer across cook line. Warning
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed raw cut potatoes and limes on floor at 2nd walk-in cooler observed and plastic water bottles on floor at entrance to kitchen. Water bottles were correctly stored. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup at walk-in freezer door. Warning
  • 10-08-5:Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed at kitchen and bar ice machines. Scoops were correctly placed. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 51-13-4:Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Warning
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed interior of 3CS hose gun soiled. Warning
  • 24-18-4:Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed spoons and forks stored upright at entrance to kitchen. Utensils were stored correctly. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed pork belly not covered at Walk-in cooler. Coached manager on correct procedure. Warning
  • 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall next to 3CS soiled. Warning
  • 41-07-4:High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed container of pills stored on shelf over preparation table at 3CS area. Bottle was moved. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs over cooked yuca at 2nd walk-in cooler. Eggs were moved accordingly. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine test strips available. 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. Observed no training provided. Observed Esteban, Maria, Rene, Catalina, Milagros working for than 60 days. Warning
  • 53A-15-4:Intermediate - Person in charge unable to answer basic questions about allergens. Observed operator not knowing how to calibrate a thermometer using the cold method. Coached operator on correct procedure. Warning

Inspection Date: 4/3/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10733648

  • 24-05-4:Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
  • 21-10-4:Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use.
  • 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
  • 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • 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.
  • 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Corrected On-Site
  • 05-08-4:Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
  • 11-26-1:Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses.

Inspection Date: 12/3/2024

  • 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.
  • 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
  • 05-08-4:Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
  • 11-26-1:Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses.

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Google Rating

★★★★½ (4.9/5)
(93 reviews)

Price Level

$$

Opening Hours

Monday:11:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Tuesday:11:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Wednesday:11:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Thursday:11:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Friday:11:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Saturday:11:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Sunday:11:00 AM – 10:00 PM
✓ Currently Open

Features

✓ Restaurant

Restaurant Features

Serves Beer
Lunch
Dinner
Takeout
Delivery
Dine-in
Wheelchair Accessible
Last Enriched At: 5/14/2025

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