EL PALACIO DE LOS JUGOS
1553 SW 27TH AVENUE, Miami FL 33145 · (305) 219-0471
Last inspected Aug 24, 2026 · 9 visits since August 2023
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5 inspections within 16 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. Observed pots of cooked black beans stored in reach in cooler near 3 compartment sink at black beans (81 F - Cooling). As per employee, black beans were prepared 4 hours prior.
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Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Aug 24, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Stan up reach in cooler by the dry storage area: raw pork stored above a case of whole tomatoes. Discussed with the operator and provided the hand out for the proper storage of food.
Equipment in poor repair. Stand up reach in cooler in front of the three compartment sink by the dry storage area: gasket torn/ripped.
Dec 18, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. In the drink station prep area nearby the hand washing sink.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Cook line at the front counter.
Sep 10, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority3 Intermediate0 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Walk in cooler: raw beef stored above cases of tomatoes
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Steam table by the reach in cooler: cooked steak (119F - Hot Holding); fried chicharrones with meat (110-114F - Hot Holding); as per operator, cooked 45 minutes before the inspection. Cooked steak ( 173F - Reheating). fried chicharrones (182F - Reheating)
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Juice prep area: containers stored inside the hand washing sink.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. In the sandwich station area.
May 20, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Probe thermometer not used to ensure proper food temperatures.
Toxic substance/chemical on premise that is not required for the operation of establishment. Observed Bottle of ibuprofen in kitchen work table.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed Most kitchen shelves throughout.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Most Reach in coolers.
Jan 6, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Front counter reach in cooler by the ice cream reach in cooler: Raw beef stored above ham. Discussed with the operator and provided the handout for the proper storage of food.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Prep area: container stored inside the hand washing sink.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and walk-in freezer.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Stand up reach in freezer in front of the main cook line: Employee personal bottle of water stored with yuca.
Sep 16, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority5 Intermediate2 Basic
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Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Dry storage area: utility non food containers with black beans in direct contact with.
Raw animal food stored in same container as ready-to-eat food. Walk in cooler: raw beef stored above peeled onions. Discussed with the operator the proper storage of food and provided the handout.
Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of employee health policy and health requirements. During the inspection, Supervisors explained the policies in Spanish to the operator. inspector provided the forms to the operator during the inspection.
Employee did not report symptoms/diagnosis of a disease transmissible through food to the person in charge. All employees must follow the standard protocol before returning to work at that facility.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Dry storage area: storage containers with black beans soiled.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Front counter by the cook line: container stored inside the hand wash sink. Back prep area, by the juice station: container stored inside the 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. Miguel Oduardo, expired 6/2/24.
Ice buildup in sliding glass reach-in freezer at the front counter with ice cream.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet towel on the counter top in the main cook line.
Feb 24, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in walk in freezer.
Feb 23, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 12 recorded, 5 high priority.
5 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. Observed pots of cooked black beans stored in reach in cooler near 3 compartment sink at black beans (81 F - Cooling). As per employee, black beans were prepared 4 hours prior.
Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within two hours and from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within six hours. See stop sale. Observed pots of cooked black beans stored in reach in cooler near 3 compartment sink at black beans (81 F - Cooling). As per employee, black beans were prepared 4 hours prior.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken over cooked pork chops in reach in cooler near front counter grill. Observed raw shell eggs over diced ham in reach in cooler at front counter near hot box. Observed raw beef over cooked beans at reach in cooler near 3 compartment sink. Manager removed items and stored in correct order.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked chicken (127 F - Hot Holding); cooked beef (99 F - Hot Holding); cooked garbanzo (121 F - Hot Holding); cooked grilled chicken (129 F - Hot Holding) at steam table unit in across from front counter grill. Manager took cooked food back to kitchen for reheating. Observed cooked beef (179 F - Reheating); cooked chicken (166 F - Reheating); cooked garbanzo (166 F - Reheating); cooked grilled chicken (178 F - Reheating).
Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 100+ppm). Manager replaced sanitizer inside bucket and corrected to Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 100ppm).
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee pour cooking water inside hand wash sink at cook line. Observed cooking pot stored inside hand wash sink near walk in cooler. Manager removed pot from hand wash sink.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed container with no handle used to dispense food inside container with garlic and inside container with black beans. Manager removed containers.
Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first. Observed cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure. Employee removed cardboard.
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed milk gallon jugs stored in crates not stored 6 inches above ground. Manager stored milk crates 6 inches above ground.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in walk in freezer.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed wet wiping cloth used under cutting board at cook line. Employee removed wiping cloth.
Stored food not covered. Observed containers of fruit stored in reach in freezer at front counter not covered. Manager provided lids for containers.
Aug 31, 2023Inspection 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. Walk in cooler: raw beef stored above peeled onions. Discussed with the operator proper storage of food. observed the handout for proper storage of food posted on a wall.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. All hose bibs in the kitchen.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Dry storage area: cup without a handle stored Inside storage containers with beans.
Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in walk-in freezer.
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