PALACIO CHINO
13898 LANDSTAR BLVD
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★☆☆☆ (2.2/5)
Based on 5 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 12/3/2024
High Priority
2
Intermediate
2
Basic
4
Total
8
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 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 multiple employee items in storage area next to single serve items.
- 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee on cooks line handling food with no hair restraint.
- 10-01-5:Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed handle of scoop inside msg container in prep area. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed containers of salt and msg without label.
- 09-01-4:High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Observed employees handling cooked pork without gloves. Educated operator and spoke with employees to put on gloves. Per operator, pork will be re-heated prior to consumption. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 08A-20-5:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken over raw beef in walk-in cooler.
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Facility uses bleach for sanitizing.
- 03F-10-5:Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. For rice. Emailed time plan to operator. **Corrective Action Taken**
Food safety inspection conducted on 12/3/2024 revealed 8 total violations (2 high priority, 2 intermediate, 4 basic).
Inspection on 9/3/2024
High Priority
4
Intermediate
2
Basic
14
Total
20
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 14-01-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Inside of a bag of flour like substance . Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-03: **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. In the kitchen Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-03: **Time Extended**
- 13-07-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employee wearing bracelet . Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-03: **Time Extended**
- 13-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee cooking in the kitchen , no hair restraint. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-03: **Time Extended**
- 24-08-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-03: **Time Extended**
- 14-11-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Microwave handle broken , chain used to open Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-03: **Time Extended**
- 08B-47-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Garlic in a bucket . Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-03: **Time Extended**
- 14-49-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hood filters/grease extractors not designed to be easily removable for cleaning. Heavily soiled Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-03: **Time Extended**
- 10-07-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Rice utensil in standing water 85 degrees . Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-03: **Time Extended**
- 05-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit.reach in cooler Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-03: **Time Extended**
- 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of ice machine Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-03: **Time Extended**
- 33-31-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Oven not in use in the kitchen . Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-03: **Time Extended**
- 36-27-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. In the kitchen Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-03: **Time Extended**
- 42-01-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-03: **Time Extended**
- 12A-25-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Employee touched face/hair and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee touched clothes then while explaining something to me he touched the cooked chicken with his bare hands . Employee touched his hat in the kitchen . Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-03: **Time Extended**
- 12A-29-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee using his phone in the kitchen Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-03: **Time Extended**
- 22-45-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized.sanitizing step,3 comp sink not set up. Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-03: **Time Extended**
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.raw shrimp with ham in the walk in cooler .raw eggs over margarine, cut veggies in the reach in cooler Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-03: **Time Extended**
- 22-31-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Prep tables in the kitchen . Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-03: **Time Extended**
- 27-16-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. At both handwashing sinks . Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-03: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/3/2024 revealed 20 total violations (4 high priority, 2 intermediate, 14 basic).
Inspection on 6/25/2024
High Priority
6
Intermediate
4
Basic
14
Total
24
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Inside of a bag of flour like substance . Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. In the kitchen Warning
- 13-07-4:Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employee wearing bracelet . Warning
- 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee cooking in the kitchen , no hair restraint. Warning
- 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Warning
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Microwave handle broken , chain used to open Warning
- 08B-47-4:Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Garlic in a bucket . Corrected On-Site Warning
- 14-49-4:Basic - Hood filters/grease extractors not designed to be easily removable for cleaning. Heavily soiled Warning
- 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Rice utensil in standing water 85 degrees . Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning
- 05-09-4:Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit.reach in cooler Warning
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of ice machine Warning
- 33-31-5:Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Oven not in use in the kitchen . Warning
- 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. In the kitchen Warning
- 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Warning
- 12A-25-4:High Priority - Employee touched face/hair and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee touched clothes then while explaining something to me he touched the cooked chicken with his bare hands . Employee touched his hat in the kitchen . Warning
- 12A-29-4:High Priority - Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee using his phone in the kitchen Warning
- 22-45-4:High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized.sanitizing step,3 comp sink not set up. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Admin Complaint
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.raw shrimp with ham in the walk in cooler .raw eggs over margarine, cut veggies in the reach in cooler Corrected On-Site Warning
- 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. WD40 next to seasoning on top of the oven . Warning
- 22-31-4:Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Prep tables in the kitchen . Warning
- 02C-08-5:Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened/prepared, frozen and then thawed and held at refrigeration temperature not properly date marked. No marking in the walk in cooler . Ham, beef . Warning
- 53B-05-5:Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning
- 27-16-5:Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. At both handwashing sinks . Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 6/25/2024 revealed 24 total violations (6 high priority, 4 intermediate, 14 basic).
Inspection on 2/5/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
4
Total
4
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Deli container in sugar bin, operator removed it Corrected On-Site
- 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensil in water temperature of 72F. Operator discarded water. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid. Shared dumpster
- 22-16-4:Basic - Walk in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Repeat Violation
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/5/2024 revealed 4 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 4 basic).
Inspection on 10/2/2023
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
4
Total
5
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler gasket
- 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back exit door Repeat Violation
- 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed container with water temperature of 78F. Operator discarded. Corrected On-Site
- 22-16-4:Basic - Walk in cooler shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
- 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle with degreaser without label Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 10/2/2023 revealed 5 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 4 basic).