EL PALENQUE NIGHT CLUB
1115 NW 22 AVE, Miami FL 33125 · 305.505.7702
Last inspected Apr 27, 2026 · 3 visits since January 2024
3 inspections within 9 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $680
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1--2022026039 | May 9, 2022 | Jul 31, 2023 | $480 |
| 1--2019017531 | Feb 22, 2019 | Jun 5, 2019 | $200 |
Inspection history
3 visits, newest first
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded.
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.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling in disrepair at kitchen area.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Over floor soiled throughout establishment.
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed white cutting board on prep table with cut marks and no longer cleanable.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gasket near prep table soiled.
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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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.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed women's waste receptacle not covered in women's public bathroom.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed white cutting board in kitchen with cut marks and no longer cleanable.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gasket torn next to prep table.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gasket near prep table soiled.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed reach in cooler shelves with rust next to prep table.
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.