PALENQUE RESTAURANT #2, LLC
5485 PALM AVENUE, Hialeah FL 33012
Last inspected Aug 19, 2026 · 7 visits since July 2023
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▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed shredded mozzarella (69F - Cold Holding) on preparation table, as per operator less than 1 hour. Operator moved to reach in cooler.
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Aug 19, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate7 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 11 findingsThe state's own report →
Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Coached employee on proper procedures.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed shredded mozzarella (69F - Cold Holding) on preparation table, as per operator less than 1 hour. Operator moved to reach in cooler.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed next to ice machine.
Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Observed next to ice machine.
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Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed dust accumulated on vents at kitchen area.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed personal drink stored on top of cutting board at kitchen area.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed speaker stored on top of cutting board at kitchen area.
Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. Observed soap in the middle compartment. Coached operator on proper set up 3 compartment sink.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed ice scoop in standing water at 91°F at front counter.
Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Observed reuse an empty can to stored tomato sauce.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Mar 26, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee cleaning prep table, washed utensils, no gloves changed before starting to prepare a pizza, No gloves changed, no hand washing observed. Coached employee in proper gloves use and hand washing.
Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Observed tin cans re used to store raw beef ham inside reach in cooler.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed box with SS cups stored on the floor, Operator stored SS cups six inches above the floor.
Aug 29, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority4 Intermediate6 Basic
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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand truck and ladder blocking hand wash sink next to ice machine.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no test kit of any kind available.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Operator provided paper towels.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed vents dusty at kitchen.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee wearing a wrist watch during food preparation.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed ice cream scoop on standing water front counter.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed on hand sink next to 3 compartment sink. No sign.
Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Observed reusing single use cans to store ham ant pizza prep table.
Jan 30, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink blocked by hand truck and ladder next to ice machine. Employee cleared area in front of hand sink, no longer blocked.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed two bags with ham inside hand sink at kitchen, employee removed ham bags.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. I employee preparing pizzas and serving food, no hair restraints.
Food stored on floor. Observed cans with tomato sauce stored on the floor next to ice machine, also two containers with cooked spaghetti inside walk in cooler floor.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at kitchen hand sink.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed two frozen bags with crumbled ham thawing at ambient temperature on 3 compartment sink. Operator stored frozen ham bags inside reach in cooler for proper thawing.
Sep 18, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority4 Intermediate1 Basic
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Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within plus or minus 3 degrees Fahrenheit.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine test kit
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Employee provided paper towels.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at kitchen no sign at hand wash sink.
Jan 5, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate8 Basic
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No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no hand soap at hand wash sink near prep table.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed pans not inverted above pizza storage.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed ice machine lid broken.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water in front of walk in cooler.
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed ice scoop stored on cardboard box.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed ice cream scoop stored in standing water at 65 F. Employee turn on water heating device for ice cream scoops.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed can opener soiled.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed single service cups stored on floor near ice machine. Employee stored cup boxes six in above the floor.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed container of sugar not labeled near coffee station.
Jul 31, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed two cans with mushrooms dented.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed metal container inside hand washing sink at kitchen. Employee removed metal container from inside hand washing sink.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at kitchen. Employee provides paper towels.
Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Observed boxes with single serve cups and lids stored on the floor on hallway by ice machine.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed broken handle on chest freezer.
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.