EL PALENQUE PIZZERIA, LLC
801 E 25 ST, Hialeah FL 33013
Last inspected Aug 11, 2026 · 7 visits since September 2023
JAN 24
JUL 24
AUG 25
FEB 26
AUG 26
— STEADY
5 inspections within 7 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Aug 11, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findingsThe state's own report →
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled with food debris at prep table across 3 compartment sink. Employee cleaned during inspection.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed on paper towels at handwashing sink next to 3 compartment sink. Manager provided paper towels during f inspection.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no hand soap at handwashing sink next to 3 compartment sink. Manager provided during inspection.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee personal cell phone on top prep table at cook line. Employee removed and stored properly.
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Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in cooler at cook line soiled with shredded cheese. Employee cleaned during inspection.
Feb 12, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cam opener soiled with food debris on top preparation table across 3 compartment. Employee washed and stored properly during inspection.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed boxes in front handwashing sink next to 3 compartment sink. Employee removed and stored properly.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee personal drink on top preparation table behind front counter. Employee removed and stored properly.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no handwashing sign inside employees bathroom.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in cooler behind front counter soiled with food debris.
Aug 5, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate5 Basic
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No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine rest strips on premises.
No soap provided at handwash sink.employee provided during inspection.
Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Observed paper towels dispenser not working properly behind front counter.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles soiled with dark substance at kitchen area.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed 2 employees personal drinks on top front counter next to handwashing sink. Employee removed and stored properly.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employees personal cell phone on top preparation table across from 3 compartment sink. Manager removed and stored properly.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water on the floor next to kitchen door. Employee cleaned dry during inspection.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed to go plates not inverted on top preparation table across from oven. Employee inverted during inspection.
Jul 18, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 17, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 3 recorded.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed ice cream scoop stored in standing water 100F next to reach in freezer. Employee discarded water and stored in a clean dry metal container.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed at reach in cooler at front counter.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no handwashing sign at front counter handwashing sink. Provided operator with sign, employee posted handwashing sign during inspection.
Jan 26, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine strips available at the time of the inspection.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed for the shredded mozzarella cheese,pizza prep counter. Provided operator with form for time as a method of control for food safety.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at the front counter.
Sep 21, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soil can opener blade.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed on hand wash sink next to 3 compartment sink. Employee provided soap.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed no current license display. Observed License dated 10/01/2022. Employee found current license, 10/01/2023.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed at kitchen employee no hair covered.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed on two hand wash sinks, one front counter area and next to 3 compartment 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.