EL PALACIO DE LOS JUGOS
16709 NW 67 AVE, Miami FL 33015
Last inspected Apr 22, 2026 · 5 visits since May 2025
MAY 25
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APR 26
▲ GETTING WORSE
4 inspections trending down, 17 points off where it started.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed ground beef (66F - Cooling) in walk in cooler, was cooked from the day before as per operator.
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $160
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1--2022012025 | Jan 4, 2022 | May 27, 2022 | $160 |
Inspection history
5 visits, newest first
Apr 22, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed 3cs with chlorine sanitation solution of 10 ppm. Operator add chlorine, rechecked 100 ppm.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cafeteria station empanadas (122F - Hot Holding); croquettes (120F - Hot Holding)for less than 4 hours as per as operator. Operator increased equipment temperature.
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken.
Feb 13, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority0 Intermediate3 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 pork belly (74/73F - Cooling) pork belly (74/73F - Cooling); cooked pork feet (48/47F - Cooling) was cooked from the day before as per operator.
Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Observed employee cracked shell eggs than touched oil bottle, bag of fries, without change her gloves or washing her hands. Instructed operator regarding hand washing procedure.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed pork belly (74/73F - Cooling) pork belly (74/73F - Cooling); cooked pork feet (48/47F - Cooling) was cooked from the day before as per operator.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Sugar containers. Operator removed it.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed cleaned utensils stored inside plastic container, water observed on the bottom of container. Operator removed it.
Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed sanitaizer bucket next to cleaned metal container, located underneath of steam table. Operator removed it.
Aug 20, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 19, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 11 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
Show 11 findings ▾
Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed ground beef (66F - Cooling) in walk in cooler, was cooked from the day before as per operator.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed ground beef (66F - Cooling) in walk in cooler, was cooked from the day before as per operator.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Lomo (134F - Hot Holding); chicken breast (128F - Hot Holding); chicken roast (98F - Hot Holding); imperial rice (123F - Hot Holding); chicken soup (124F - Hot Holding); fried cheese (108F - Hot Holding); pork chop (112F - Hot Holding) in steam table, for less than 4 hours as per operator. Operator reheated at 165°F.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle with detergent with no label.
Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Observed metal tray and plastic container storage outside by the dumpster area, operator removed it.
Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Observed open bottle water on preparation table belong to employees.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Operator removed it.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed multiple wet wiping towels on preparation table.
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed wet wiping towels in chlorine sanitation solutions of 0 ppm. Operator redo the sanitaizer bucket.
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Operator properly stored it.
May 29, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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