EL PALACIO DE LOS JUGOS
7255 SW 107 AVE, Miami FL 33173
Last inspected Aug 19, 2026 · 7 visits since October 2023
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▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections trending down, 30 points off where it started.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Black beans made prior day cooled in walk in cooler in large pot 51°. Estimated 3 Lbs
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Aug 19, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
5 High priority0 Intermediate7 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 12 findingsThe state's own report →
Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed container of antacid stored inside container of single use cups. Operator removed bottle.
Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Observed employee scoop rice to serve to customer without first washing hands.
In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils in dirty water at cook line.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over tomato paste inside reach in cooler across cook line. Observed raw pork stored over cooked pork inside walk in cooler. Operator properly relocated all products.
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Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed hose bibb underneath triple sink missing vacuum breaker with hose attached.
Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observed cardboard lining shelves with bottled drinks outside walk in cooler. Operator removed cardboard.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed some reach in cooler gaskets torn throughout establishment.
Evidence of employee smoking in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area. Observed pack of cigarettes stored on shelf above prep area near sandwich station. Operator removed cigarettes.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup on floor inside walk in freezer.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed some reach in cooler gaskets soiled.
Water draining onto floor surface. Observed water draining onto floor at hand sink near to go boxes in kitchen area.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed multiple wet towels on prep tables throughout establishment.
Feb 23, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 11 violations recorded, 5 high priority.
5 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils stored inside dirty water at cook line at front counter.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw pork chops stored over sliced onions inside walk in cooler. Operator properly relocated products.
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 removed from original packaging stored over tostones inside standing reach in freezer across from wok station and fryer. Operator removed tostones.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed ham steak (80F - Hot Holding) at steam table, as per operator for less than one hour.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed hose bibb missing vacuum breaker underneath triple 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 employee training expired for Anabel.
Food stored outside. Observed watermelon, mangoes, cases of bananas, boxes of fryer oil, avocados, bananas, tomatoes, papaya, stored outside on side of establishment near customer tables.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside standing freezer near front counter steam tables. Observed ice buildup on floor inside walk in freezer.
Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Observed bug zapper installed over prep area with to go cups at front counter.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed underneath hood filter soiled with grease.
Single-service articles stored outside or in a room/shed that is not fully enclosed (open to outdoors/screened). Observed single service cups, to go lids and containers, stored outside on side of establishment.
Sep 29, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw pork ribs stored over cooked pasta inside walk in cooler. Operator relocated products.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked beef (120F - Hot Holding); shredded beef (128F - Hot Holding); at steam table. As per operator for less than one hour. Operator stirred products and raised heat on steam tables.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed reach in cooler handles soiled in kitchen.
Food stored outside. Observed bags of onions and boxes of fruit stored outside.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside walk in freezer on floor.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled.
Single-service articles stored outside or in a room/shed that is not fully enclosed (open to outdoors/screened). Observed single service articles stored outside.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed multiple wet towels on prep tables in kitchen area.
Jan 7, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over cooked beans and raw pork stored over yuca inside walk in cooler. Operator relocated products.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked shredded pork (100F) at steam table, as per operator for less than 1 hour. Operator turned up heat on steam table.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand sink in kitchen area. Operator placed paper towels.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup on floor inside walk in freezer
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed ice scoop handle in contact with ice inside ice machine in back area. Operator properly placed scoop.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed knife stored between wall and triple sink. Operator properly placed knife.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth stored on cutting board in kitchen area.
Aug 13, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink, located at back kitchen. Employee placed a new paper towel roll.
No soap provided at handwash sink, located at back kitchen. Employee placed a new bottle of soap.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed some ceiling tiles soiled.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed some hood filters soiled.
Reach-in freezer interior have accumulation of soil residues, located at cooking line. During the routine inspection employee cleaned.
Feb 23, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Upon inspection observe walk-in cooler vents soiled with mold like substance.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Upon inspection observed ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
Oct 30, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
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Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Three compartment sink set up with 0 ppm of chlorine, corrected to 100 ppm of chlorine.
Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Cooked black beans made day before held over 24 hrs not cooled, 51°. See stop sale.
Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee on cooks line not washing hands between gloved uses, inspector discussed with management proper hand washing between glove changes.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Black beans made prior day cooled in walk in cooler in large pot 51°. Estimated 3 Lbs
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Employee hand wash sink on cooks line observed with wiping cloth bucket, corrected, employee removed bucket.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Not all juices labeled, corrected, manager had employee place labels on remaining juices.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of large ice machine with rust build up.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink stored on food prep table at back prep area.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employees drink stored in reach in cooler on buffet line, corrected, employee removed drink during inspection.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed several employees with no hair restraints, corrected, employees placed hair nets on during inspection.
Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets on serval reach in coolers in disrepair.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
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.