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PALATINO HOTDOG INC

1839 NW 21 22ST, Miami FL 33142 · 305-896-7959

Last inspected Mar 24, 2026 · 6 visits since April 2024

Licence typeMobile Food Vehicle
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceMFD2359775
Grade history
APR 24
OCT 24
DEC 24
AUG 25
MAR 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 16 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Worst finding on record
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.
Intermediate/11-27-4
Badges — 2 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Inspection history

6 visits, newest first

Mar 24, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed paper towels roll inside handwashing sink. Manager removed and stored properly, Also observed food residue inside handwashing sink. Manager cleaned during inspection.
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Corrected On-Site
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Basic/50-09-4
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed to go containers not inverted next to service window. Manager inverted during inspection.
Basic/25-06-4/Corrected On-Site
Aug 25, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed handwashing sink soiled with food debris. Employee cleaned during inspection.
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Corrected On-Site
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at handwashing sink, employee provided during inspection.
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle with degreaser not labeled, employee labeled during inspection.
Intermediate/41-17-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee personal flashlight on top preparation table. Employee removed and stored properly.
Basic/40-06-5/Corrected On-Site
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.observed reach in cooler soiled with food debris.
Basic/22-16-4
Dec 16, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority3 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at handwashing sink, manager provided during inspection.
Intermediate/31B-03-4/Corrected On-Site
Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Provided operator with handout via email.
Intermediate/02B-02-5
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle with all porpoise cleaner. Manager labeled during inspection.
Intermediate/41-17-4/Corrected On-Site
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Basic/50-09-4
Dec 13, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Oct 7, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded.

0 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
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.
Intermediate/11-27-4
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed Mariela Guerra 04-30-2019.
Intermediate/53A-03-7/Warning
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle with bleach ext to 3 compartment sin not labeled. Manager labeled product during inspection.
Intermediate/41-17-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Basic/50-09-4
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
Basic/51-13-4
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed plastic container with Salt not labeled next to flat grill. Manager labeled product.
Basic/02D-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Apr 16, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Equipment in poor repair. Observed the reach in cooler gaskets torn.
Basic/14-11-5

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.