PALACIO DE LOS JUGOS
7085 SW 24 ST, Miami FL 33155 · 305-219-0471
Last inspected Feb 2, 2026 · 7 visits since July 2023
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed salad (69F - Cold Holding) at buffet line. As per manager for 30 minutes. Employee added ice to surrounding container.
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1--2021008836 | Feb 26, 2021 | Mar 30, 2021 | $400 |
Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Feb 2, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 7 findingsThe state's own report →
Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed dented can of garbanzo beans at dry storage area. Operator discarded.
Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Observed cook line employee crack raw shelled eggs and immediately grab clean knife without washing hands. Coached employee on proper hand washing.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap underneath side exit door.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed kitchen tiles in disrepair.
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Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Observed cracked lid covering rice bin at the dry storage area.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed kitchen utensils at 64F at the main cook line. Operator discarded.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters at the cook line near front counter soiled. Observed reach in cooler in middle of kitchen with soiled gaskets.
Oct 9, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate7 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed fried yuca (130F - Hot Holding) at the steam table near front counter. As per operator, item was placed there no more than half an hour ago. Operator began to reheat item to correct parameters.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in freezer located in middle of kitchen prep area with torn gaskets.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap underneath exit doors of establishment.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed several floor tiles located throughout kitchen area cracked.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed ice scoop handle touching ice in ice machine located near back exit. Operator removed.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed kitchen utensils located next to the main cook line stored in standing water at 94F. Operator discarded water.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed main cook line with soiled filters.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wiping cloth on top of prep table located across main cook line not stored in sanitizing solution. Operator removed.
Feb 26, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed a dented can of tomato paste dented.
Metal stem-type thermometer soiled.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed shell eggs over fries at cook line cooler. Employee stored shell eggs on bottom shelf.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed dulce de leche made onsite with not date marked, observed juices prepared onsite not labeled.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tiles broken in the kitchen area.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed knives stored in between wall and storage shelf. Manager removed knives
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed juices prepared onsite with not labeled, rice, beans containers not labeled.
Oct 2, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef and raw pork stored over cut potatoes and cut plantains inside of walk in cooler.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed salad (69F - Cold Holding) at buffet line. As per manager for 30 minutes. Employee added ice to surrounding container.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chicken with potatoes (131F - Hot Holding) and beef with sauce (116F - Hot Holding) on buffet line. As per manager for 30 minutes. Manager stirred products, final reading 135F-141F.
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed cup with no handle stored inside of container of complete seasoning. Manager removed cup.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water at juice prep station.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed outside of oven soiled near cook line.
Observed 3 air curtains turned off in front of buffet line. Manager turned on air curtains.
Mar 25, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed cook place raw beef on grill and then changed gloves and began handling bread, no hand wash. Manager coached employee on proper hand washing procedures. Provided gloves hand out to manager.
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed open package of raw fish stored tequenos at reach in freezer across from walk in cooler. Manager rearranged products.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed beef with sauce (125F - Hot Holding); rice with beans (117F - Hot Holding) at steam table at front line. As per operator, for less than 30 minutes. Employee took products to reheat to 165F.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb. Observed near garbage area.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade soiled with old food debris at preparation area.
Floor tiles missing. Observed at cook line and fryer station.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed ice cream scoop stored in water at 73F. Advised manager to turn on running water.
Observed splash guard missing between hand sink and coconut processing equipment at preparation area.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed on plastic containers on storage shelves above 3 compartment sink. Operator removed labels.
Standing water in floor drain. Observed at preparation area. Plumber arrived during inspection to repair drain. Also observed standing water at fruit processing area. Employee removed water during inspection.
Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed hoods soiled with accumulated grease.
Jul 26, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. Located at front counter.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood at frying station soiled with accumulated grease.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed at front counter. Manager placed cloths inside sanitizer solution.
Jul 25, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 11 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate8 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw beef (46F - Cold Holding); cut lettuce (57F - Cooling); sliced pork (48F - Cooling); sliced tomatoes (54F - Cooling) at sandwich station. As per manager it's been there less than two hours. Manager surrounded containers with ice.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chicken with sauce (130F - Hot Holding), chicken with onion (114F - Hot Holding) at steam table at front line. As per manager, less than 1 hour. Advised manager to reheat products to 165F. Manager covered products to retain heat.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand wash sink blocked at juice area at front counter.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling above preparation table soiled with food debris.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed at preparation area. Operator inverted items.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee preparing papaya with out hair restraint.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. Located at front counter.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed ice cream scoop in standing water at front counter.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood at frying station soiled with accumulated grease.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Located on shelves at dishwashing sink.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed at front counter. Manager placed cloths inside sanitizer solution.
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.