EL PALACIO DE LOS JUGOS
1100 E 4 AVE, Miami FL 33010 · 305.219.0471
Last inspected Apr 24, 2026 · 7 visits since June 2024
AUG 24
JAN 25
SEP 25
FEB 26
APR 26
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5 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Mixed vegetables 109 f punket 129 f pork 127 f was reheated to 165 f
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Apr 24, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority3 Intermediate7 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 12 findingsThe state's own report →
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Fried Chicken (158F - Hot Holding) inside fryer basket at kitchen area. As per employee for less than 10 minutes. Employee placed fried chicken inside oven to reheat. Also observed Black Beans and Rice (131F - Hot Holding) inside cooking machine next to three compartment sink at kitchen area. As per employee for less than 2 hours. Operator reheated during inspection Black Beans and Rice (202F - Reheating)
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed at hose bibb next to reach in freezers in front of stove at kitchen area. Operator put the vacuum breaker on hose bibb during inspection.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade soiled at preparation table at kitchen area. Operator removed, washed and sanitized during inspection.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed assorted desserts not dated marked inside reach in coolers at front counter. As per operator prepared yesterday. Operator dated marked them during inspection.
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Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed windex spray bottle not labeled under steam table in front of kitchen entrance at front counter. Operator labeled during inspection.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee phone and hat on top of single service utensils and plates table at front counter. Employees removed and stored properly during inspection.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet nesting inside clean utensils containers under cold holding unit next to cashier area.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed metal scoop handle touching sugar inside plastic container next to coffee machine at front counter. Operator removed metal scoop from container at the time of inspection.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed clean utensil inside standing water at a temperature of 125F. Operator replaced water, new water thermometer 138F.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hot holding unit gaskets soiled next to hand wash sink o the right side of front counter.
Stored food not covered. Observed several container of frozen fruits stored uncovered inside reach in freezers at front counter. Operator covered them during inspection.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed frozen yuca and corn casserole thawing at room temperature on top of preparation table in front of stove at kitchen area. Employee put them inside reach in cooler in front of stove at kitchen area.
Feb 18, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Feb 17, 2026Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 15 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority4 Intermediate7 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee washed hands with gloves on. Manager coached employee on proper gloves use and hand washing.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed
Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed fried rice (130F - Hot Holding);Fried yucca (111F - Hot Holding); Fried pork belly (110F - Hot Holding); Baked pork (120F - Hot Holding); Cod fish croquettes (106F - Hot Holding); Roasted Chicken (130F - Hot Holding) inside steam table at front counter. As per operator for less than 30 minutes. Operator removed to reheat.
Certified food manager unable to answer basic Food Code questions pertaining to safe operation of establishment. Observed certified food manager unable to answer the right concentration of chlorine sanitizer.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed slicer machine with food debris on top of preparation table at kitchen area.
Lack of toilet tissue at each toilet. Observed inside men's bathroom.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed flan no date marked at front counter. Operator date marked during inspection. Also observed cold salad for customer self serving not date marked inside cold holding unit at front counter. Operator date marked during inspection.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Purses, phones, speakers on prep area. Operator removed personal items from prep tables.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed inside ice machine in front of sandwich station at front counter.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed spoon handle touching sugar inside container at front counter. Operator removed during inspection.
Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Observed on top of storage shelf in front of walk in cooler at kitchen area.
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 cold salad with not minimum labeling for costumers self serving inside cold holding unit at front counter. Operator labeled during inspection.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wiping cloths on top of preparation tables.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed salt container not identified on top of preparation table at kitchen area.
Sep 18, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Kitchen food workers.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Mixed vegetables 109 f punket 129 f pork 127 f was reheated to 165 f
Food thermometer(s) not calibrated according to manufacturer's specifications.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
Probe thermometer not used to ensure proper food temperatures.
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.
Soiled dry wiping cloth in use.
Stored food not covered. Observed most cooked foods not covered inside covered.
Jan 14, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink, located at front counter. During the inspection employee provided paper towel.
Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves, located at walk in freezer.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses, located at cooking line by the cafeteria area. During the inspection employee removed it.
Reach-in freezer interior has accumulation of soil residues, located at front counter. During the inspection employee cleaned it.
Aug 26, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed plastic mat stored on top of the hand sink, located at cafeteria cooking line. During the inspection employee removed it.
Reach-in cooler interior have accumulation of soil residues, located at cooking line. During the inspection employee cleaned it.
Jun 19, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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