EL PALACIO DE LOS JUGOS
1275 W 49 ST, Hialeah FL 33012 · 305-219-0471
Last inspected Aug 26, 2026 · 9 visits since August 2023
AUG 24
JAN 25
OCT 25
APR 26
AUG 26
— STEADY
5 inspections within 12 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed no vacuum break in faucet behind back up wash sink in front of pork belly fryer.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $200
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1--2019002325 | Dec 6, 2018 | Feb 12, 2019 | $200 |
Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Aug 26, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 8 findingsThe state's own report →
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. Employee drank water a processed to engage in food preparation. no gloves changed or hand washing observed. Manager coached employee on proper hand washing and gloves use.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed container with raw beef stored over try with sliced ham. Operator placed sliced ham tray on top shelf over raw beef.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed on Warmer; bake chicken (125F - Hot Holding), cooked 90 minutes ago, according to cook. Operator placed bake chicken inside oven to reheat. Second temperature 30 minutes later bake chicken (168F - Hot Holding)
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed behind hand sink, treaded faucet no vacuum breaker. Operator installed vacuum breaker at the. Time of inspection.
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Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed employee drinking at cook line. Manager coached employee about drinking and eating on authorized areas only.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets torn on reach in coolers.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed at kitchen.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed employee water bottle inside reaching cooler. Manager discarded employee drink.
Apr 22, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef stored over smoked pork chops inside reach in cooler. Employee stored raw beef under smoked pork chops.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.observed at steamer baked chicken (125F - Hot Holding) placed 45 minutes ago according to to manager, chicken tray placed inside haven to reheat. 2nd temperature, baked chicken (167F - Reheating)
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed at juice station.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed on To go cooler, macaroni salad, pico de gallo containers prepared yesterday around 9:00 am, according to to manager, no date labeled.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed inside sugar, cup no handle. Manager discarded cup.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed at cook line.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw beef on top of stove utensils in water at 110F, operator turn burner on to heat up water..
Water draining onto floor surface. Observed hand sink leaking draining on the floor.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed sugar containers not labeled. Manager labeled containers.
Oct 15, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed on storage area dented cans with tomato paste 21 cans.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed in walk in cooler a container with raw beef stored over a container with washed avocados. Operator removed avocados and stored in a different shelf away from raw animal proteins.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw chicken in same container with raw lamb shanks inside walk in freezer. Operator stored raw chicken in a container on bottom shelf.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed no vacuum break in faucet behind back up wash sink in front of pork belly fryer.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed knife stored in between prep table/ reach in cooler. Operator removed knife and stored properly.
In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment. Observed scoop inside container with sugar. Operator removed scoop from container.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed wet towel below red cutting board in kitchen. Operator removed towel.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed clean containers with old labels on drying rack above 3 compartment sink, fruit prep, cafeteria station.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed at storage area.
Jan 17, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed two dented cans with tomato paste.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at warmer holding unit temperature 10:50 am cooked ground beef (127F - Hot Holding) according to manager placed 90 minutes ago. Employee reheated cooked ground beef beef at kitchen, 2 nd temperature 11:10 amcooked ground beef (167F - Hot Holding)
Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed at juice station Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 200+ppm). Manager diluted sanitizer solution with more water, Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 100ppm)
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee engage in food preparation wearing wrist watches and gold chains, at serving lines.
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Employee cleaned and sanitized scoop and stored in a clean surface.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed at grill station, tongs stored on oven handle 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 rice scoop buried inside rice bucket. Manager stored scoop, properly.
Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. Observed at pizza station. Observed single serve unwrapped spoons not inverted. Manager stored spoons properly spoons..
Aug 13, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed two employees certificates expired.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a cup with no handle inside container to dispense dry split peas. Operator discarded the cup.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles soiled with food stains and dust.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filter soiled.
Aug 12, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 16 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority3 Intermediate11 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed shell eggs stored over sliced ham At reach in cooler. Observed raw pork stored over cooked boniato at walk in cooler. Manager stored the shell eggs on the bottom shelf of reach in cooler and stored the sliced ham on other shelf away from raw food.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed yellow rice (115F - Hot Holding) at kitchen area, storage hot holding by kitchen beef and vegetables (120F - Hot Holding); cooked yuca (120F - Hot Holding); oxtail (129F - Hot Holding); cooked potatoes (90F - Hot Holding); pork ribs (120F - Hot Holding), according to to manager food was prepared 2 hours ago. Manager moved food containers to kitchen to reheat to 165F.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed at pizza station hand sink blocked with case of Gatorade.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed bowl stored inside hand wash sink, manager using hand sink as dump sink. Observed an employee washing a cloth at hand wash sink.
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed two employees certificates expired.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a cup with no handle inside container to dispense dry split peas. Operator discarded the cup.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles soiled with food stains and dust.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed at pizza station standing water on the floor.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed scoop inside chocolate powder touching the product. Manager stored scoop properly.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed ice cream scoop inside cup with water at ice cream station. Manager discarded water and stored scoop inside dipper well.
Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Observed flans inside at reach in cooler for customer self-service lacking minimum labeling information.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At preparation area next to three compartment sink.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filter soiled.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed a bottle of water inside walk in cooler. Employee discarded bottle.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed at front counter area and kitchen area, towels not stored inside sanitizing solution between uses.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed sugar not labeled at coffee station. Manager labeled sugar container.
Mar 15, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at front counter steam table Moro rice (128F - Hot Holding);according to manager placed 1 hour ago. Employee took Moro rice to kitchen to reheat. Second temperature 30 minutes after, Moro rice (168F - Hot Reheating )
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled. Employee cleaned can opener at time of inspection.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed containers stored inside hand wash sink at pizza preparation area. Employee removed containers from inside hand wash sink.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee at kitchen wearing wrist watches. Employee removed jewelry from wrist.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed cook preparing food no hair restraint. Cook out hair net on.
Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. Observed employee washing utensils in incorrect order. Employee set up 3 com sink correct and re washed utensils properly.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed scoop buried inside dry rice. Manager stored scoop with handle upwards.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at hand sink next to 3 compartment sink at kitchen.
Aug 24, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets in food warmer unit in disrepair at kitchen.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed on kitchen and preparation area water on the floor.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed inside reach in cooler at kitchen.
Aug 23, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 18 recorded, 5 high priority.
5 High priority1 Intermediate12 Basic
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Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed at cooking line, Employees touched his arms and chest and the engaged in food ore without washing his hands.
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 At kitchen area employee eating, then engaged in food preparation with out washing his hands.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over container with sliced cooked pork inside reach in cooler. Manager moved sliced pork to top shelf over raw shell eggs.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. On top of counter at kitchen garlic in oil (85F - Cold Holding) prepare two hours ago according to manager. Inside walk in cooler, Observed raw chicken (54F -cold holding); cooked red beans (54F - Cold Holding); black beans (54F - Cold Holding); breaded raw chicken (54F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (56F - Cold Holding); raw pork (51F - Cold Holding); sausage (54F - Cold Holding) inside walk in cooler. According to manager door was left open while organizing cooler. Manager started to move the products to the walk in freezer for rapid cooling.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at front steam table chicken quarter legs (122F - Hot Holding); beef ribs (125F - Hot Holding); Cooked calamari (125F Hot Holding) prepared 90 minutes ago according manager. Employee took items to kitchen to reheat. 45 minutes later chicken quarter legs (168F - Reheating ); beef ribs (169F - Reheating ); Cooked calamari (169F-Reheating)
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observe hand wash sink blocked by trash can in kitchen area. Employee moved trash can away from hand wash sink.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl inside garlic and oil mixture at prep table.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at pizza station.
Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed employees drinking water and eating At kitchen prep area.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed cook no hair protection at kitchen. Employee put a hair net on head.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets in food warmer unit in disrepair at kitchen.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed on kitchen and preparation area water on the floor.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed at juice station, Employee stored ice scoop properly with handle upwards.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed at cafeteria. Employee moved tongs from oven door handle.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils stored in standing water 131F at red station steam table. Operator raised the burner temperature.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels in clean containers at ware washing area.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed boxes of single serve cups stored on the floor at storage area.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed inside reach in cooler at kitchen.
This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.