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EL PALENQUE NIGHT CLUB

1115 NW 22 AVE, Miami FL 33125 · 305.505.7702

Last inspected Apr 27, 2026 · 3 visits since January 2024

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats210
Risk levelRisk Level 1
LicenceSEA2321207
Grade history
JAN 24
DEC 24
APR 26
— STEADY

3 inspections within 9 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Badges — 1 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Disciplinary actions

2 cases · $680

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
1--2022026039May 9, 2022Jul 31, 2023$480
1--2019017531Feb 22, 2019Jun 5, 2019$200

Inspection history

3 visits, newest first

Apr 27, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded.

0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ observed food manager certificate for Judith Rodriguez expired on 4/19/2026.
Intermediate/53A-03-7
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling in disrepair at kitchen area.
Basic/36-32-5
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Basic/50-09-4
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Over floor soiled throughout establishment.
Basic/36-73-4
Dec 17, 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
Show 2 findings ▾
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed white cutting board on prep table with cut marks and no longer cleanable.
Basic/14-09-4/Repeat Violation
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gasket near prep table soiled.
Basic/23-03-4/Repeat Violation
Jan 9, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand wash sink near three compartment sink. Operator restocked.
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed women's waste receptacle not covered in women's public bathroom.
Basic/32-12-5/Repeat Violation
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed white cutting board in kitchen with cut marks and no longer cleanable.
Basic/14-09-4/Repeat Violation
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gasket torn next to prep table.
Basic/14-11-5/Repeat Violation
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gasket near prep table soiled.
Basic/23-03-4
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed reach in cooler shelves with rust next to prep table.
Basic/14-33-4

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.