EL PALACIO DE LOS JUGOS
1490 LEE BLVD, Lehigh Acres FL 33936
Last inspected Mar 23, 2026 · 5 visits since June 2024
4 inspections within 16 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Emailed documents in Spanish.
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Inspection history
5 visits, newest first
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 2 violations recorded.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed pork and chicken not date marked.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded.
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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed handwashing sink blocked by empty container. The empty container was removed from handwashing sink.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed pork and chicken not date marked.
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed prepared food in large reach in cooler prepared over 24 hours according to the operator.
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Emailed documents in Spanish.
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Emailed documents in Spanish and explained they need to sign them and keep them on the MFDV.
Hotel and Restaurant license decal not displayed on mobile food dispensing vehicle. Observed operator does not have window decal. Explained to call Tallahassee to get decal mailed.
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Recorded at 11000 SW 184 ST, Cutler Bay — this licence has since moved.
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Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked pork according to operator prepared two days ago, no date labeled.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw frozen pork thawing at ambient temperature. Operator stored frozen pork inside reach in cooler for proper thawing.
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Recorded at 11000 SW 184 ST, Cutler Bay — this licence has since moved.
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No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
No soap provided at handwash sink.
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.