EL PALACIO DE LOS JUGOS
15110 SW 56 ST, Miami FL 33185 · (305)380-6469
Last inspected Mar 30, 2026 · 8 visits since November 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
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. Sent to operator via email.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Mar 30, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 findingsThe state's own report →
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener soiled at cook line. Manager sent can opener to washing station.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed soap missing at hand sink by ice machine/ Three compartment sink. Manager requested soap.
Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Observed som food trays store on floor underneath three compartment sink at main kitchen. Manager replaced trays.
Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling.
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Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed at cook line. Floor needs grout in some area of kitchen.
Walk in cooler vents soiled with dust, or mold-like substance. Walk in cooler 3 ( used mainly for fruits)
Sep 29, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 23 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
5 High priority2 Intermediate16 Basic
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Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed 3CS set up with sanitizer reading at 0ppm. Coached employee on proper set up, corrected and chlorine reading Triple Sink (Chlorine 200ppm).
Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed one dented 6lbs can of mixed fruit. Stop Sale was issues. Employee discarded.
Employee used tobacco, ate, or drank then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee after drinking water at the prep table, continue food prep without washing your hands.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed a sanitizing bucket on the floor.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed no vacuum breaker on hose bib near the mop sink in main prep area.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand wash sink not accessible with food boxes in front. Employee removed boxes for accessibility.
Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed rusted shelves in the reach in coolers at the cook line.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed water damage on ceiling.
Employee chewing gum while preparing food or while in a food prep/food storage/warewashing area. Observed an employee was chewing gum while prepping food.
Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed employee drinking at the prep table.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observe one personal water bottle stored on a prep table in the main prep area near hand wash sink.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet nesting of plastic food containers on top of the three compartment sink.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed large gap at the back exit doors.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water at the reach in cooler housing the juices in the juice prep area.
Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. Observed not easily cleanable due to missing tile grout through out kitchen, prep and front line areas.
Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Observed missing tile grout through out kitchen, prep and front line areas.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed door wall frame in disrepair at the back exit in main prep area.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup up in reach in coolers near back door entrance and the ice cream freezers at the front line.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled door gaskets of reach in coolers, walk in coolers, and walk in freezer through out establishment.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed a container of cooked ground pork with old labels. Per operator, food was prepared on 09-23-25.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed soiled walls at the three compartment sink near walk in freezers, hand wash sink in main kitchen prep area.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed leaking faucet head near the mop sink in main prepping area.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet soiled cleaning cloths stored on prep tables and on a shelf inside the walk in cooler.
Feb 28, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef steaks over cooked sweet potatoes stored in reach in cooler, located at cooking line. During the inspection employee removed items and placed them correctly.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bib, located next to the back entrance.
In-use tongs stored on oven door handle between uses, located at cooking line. During the inspection employee removed item and cleaned it.
Reach-in cooler with rust that has pitted the surface, located at front counter.
Nov 21, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
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Ceiling tile missing. By the dry storage.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed 2 doors reach in cooler gaskets torn, located at cooking line.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses, located at cooking line oven. Employee removed item.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees, located at front counter near the entrance.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed 2 doors reach in cooler gaskets soiled, located at cooking line: Employee cleaned it on site.
Reach-in cooler interior have accumulation of soil residues. Observed 3 doors reach in cooler interior soiled, located at cooking line. Employee cleaned it on site.
May 16, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate9 Basic
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Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed at preparation area.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles soiled at ware washing area.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed stacked containers at 3 compartment sink not air dried properly.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed no gaskets at chicken and beef walk in cooler.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at back exit door.
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 touching rice inside container.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed at reach in cooler at beef and chicken section.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed single service spoons not inverted at beef and chicken section.
Stored food not covered. Observed cooked pork chunks not covered at walk in cooler #1.
May 15, 2024Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 18 recorded, 5 high priority.
5 High priority0 Intermediate13 Basic
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Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed cooked chicken (48F - Cooling) at beef and chicken walk in cooler. As per operator from previous day.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef stored over cooked chicken at WIC #2.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed cooked chicken (48F - Cooling) at beef and chicken walk in cooler. As per operator for more than 6 hours. Observed raw chicken (45F - Cold Holding) at beef and chicken walk in cooler. As per operator for more than 24 hours.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw chicken (45F - Cold Holding) at beef and chicken walk in cooler. As per operator for more than 24 hours.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked pork (106F - Hot Holding) at front counter hot holding table. As per operator for approximately 3 hours.Operator moved to the oven to reheat to 165F. Second Temperature cooked pork 165F.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed at preparation area.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles soiled at ware washing area.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee with no hair restraint cooking rice and beans.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed stacked containers at 3 compartment sink not air dried properly.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed no gaskets at chicken and beef walk in cooler.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at back exit door.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed at white chest reach in freezer near beef cutting preparation.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed inside ice machine near chicken and beef walk in cooler.
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 touching rice inside container.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed at reach in cooler at beef and chicken section.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed single service spoons not inverted at beef and chicken section.
Stored food not covered. Observed cooked pork chunks not covered at walk in cooler #1.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth on top of preparation table near walk in cooler #1.
Mar 29, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
5 High priority0 Intermediate7 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw beef over cooked pork belly, stored inside walk in cooler, employee removed items, and placed them correctly.
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw fish over squash stored inside walk in cooler, employee removed items, and placed them correctly.
Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employees washing their hands with the gloves on. Discussed and coached employees in proper methods. Employees washed their hands, and they put on new gloves.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked pork (55F - Cold Holding) stored inside the walk in cooler # 2. As per operator prepared 24 hours before the routine inspection. Operator discarded item.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked pork (55F - Cold Holding) stored inside the walk in cooler # 2. As per operator prepared 24 hours before the routine inspection. Operator discarded item.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled. Observed front counter reach in cooler gaskets soiled.
Observed Ice buildup in reach-in freezer, located at dry storage.
Observed Interior of oven has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris, located cooking line.
Observed Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface, located at front counter.
Observed glass standing reach-in freezer interior have accumulation of soil residues, located at dry storage.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Nov 3, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Container of medicine improperly stored. Nose spray next to juicer.
Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Operator has roll up doors, and according to the plan review they are only allowed to have the one mail door with the air curtain open, operator closed other doors.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Moved to walk in freezer for rapid cooling all other items in cooler where just received and where sitting out to be put away, operator will check temperatures periodically to make sure it is cooling properly
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. Sent to operator via email.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. On line oven to the right
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