PALATINO HOTDOG INC
1839 NW 21 22ST, Miami FL 33142 · 305-896-7959
Last inspected Mar 24, 2026 · 6 visits since April 2024
5 inspections within 16 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
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.
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Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed to go containers not inverted next to service window. Manager inverted during inspection.
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed handwashing sink soiled with food debris. Employee cleaned during inspection.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at handwashing sink, employee provided during inspection.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle with degreaser not labeled, employee labeled 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 flashlight on top preparation table. Employee removed and stored properly.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.observed reach in cooler soiled with food debris.
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at handwashing sink, manager provided during inspection.
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.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle with all porpoise cleaner. Manager labeled during inspection.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded.
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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.
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.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle with bleach ext to 3 compartment sin not labeled. Manager labeled product during inspection.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
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.
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Equipment in poor repair. Observed the reach in cooler gaskets torn.
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.