El Palacio De Los Jugos, 7085 Sw 24 St, Miami, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: EL PALACIO DE LOS JUGOS
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 7085 Sw 24 St, Miami, FL 33155
License #: 2331831
Total inspections: 17
Last inspection: 10/27/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Accumulation of dust/debris on exposed studs/joists/rafters.
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
  • Basic - Exposed studs/joists/rafters present in food preparation or warewashing area.
  • Basic - Food stored outside.
  • Basic - Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation.
  • Basic - Twenty (20) foot-candles of light not provided inside equipment where food is stored.
  • Intermediate - Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within plus or minus 3 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use due to being blocked by garbage can. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans, plan review application and payment for plan review to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 1940 N Monroe St, Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. Refrigerated Trailer located outside of building used as storage and product preparation area has lines attached and connections common to plumbing observed..
10/27/2014Complaint FullWarning Issued
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
  • Basic - Exposed studs/joists/rafters present in food preparation or warewashing area.
  • Basic - Food stored in holding unit not covered.
  • Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit.
  • Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food.
  • Intermediate - Combined ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food held more than 24 hours not date marked according to the date the earliest ready-to-eat potentially hazardous ingredient was opened/prepared.
  • Intermediate - Cutting board(s) stained/soiled.
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.
07/28/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach in cooler Ham, Cheese 46 F.On 6/12/14 found ham at 49°, cheese at 48°, beef at 49° in reach in cooler in sandwich station
  • Intermediate - Cutting board(s) stained/soiled.
6/12/2014Complaint FullCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer. Box of corn in walk in cooler (mobile refrigerated trailer.
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
  • Basic - Grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Basic - Hood soiled with accumulated grease.
  • Basic - Leaking pipe at plumbing fixture. Hand sink pipe leaking. **Warning**
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At refrigerated mobile trailer. **Warning**
  • Basic - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food thawed in standing water. Fish
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach in cooler Ham, Cheese 46 F
  • Intermediate - Cutting board(s) stained/soiled.
  • Intermediate - No handwash sink for employees. No hand wash sink in a refrigerated mobile trailer use as a walk in cooler and half of the trailer use as a food preparation area. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. refrigerated mobile trailer. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans, plan review application and payment for plan review to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 1940 N Monroe St, Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. Observed refrigerated mobile trailer half of the trailer used as a walk in cooler and the other half used as a food preparation area. Hand wash sink missing in food preparation area, need to install hot And cold running water for hand wash sink. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. At refrigerated mobile trailer **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.
  • Intermediate - Slicer blade guard soiled with old food debris.
  • Intermediate - Slicer blade soiled with old food debris.
2/10/2014Complaint FullWarning Issued
  • Basic - Build-up of grease/dust/debris on hood filters.
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
  • Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water.
  • Basic - Food stored on floor.
  • Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in crack between equipment and wall.
  • Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.
  • Basic - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food thawed at room temperature. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Basic - Wall in disrepair.
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated food debris.
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature in reach-in cooler.
  • High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet.
  • Intermediate - Cutting board(s) stained/soiled.
  • Intermediate - Employee rinsed utensil in handwash sink.
9/20/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
  • Intermediate - Cutting board(s) stained/soiled.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink missing in food preparation room or area.
  • Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans, plan review application and payment for plan review to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 1940 N Monroe St, Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days.
  • Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink.
6/17/2013Complaint FullCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
  • Basic - Build-up of grease/dust/debris on hood filters.
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer.
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
  • Basic - Floor tiles cracked, broken or in disrepair.
  • Basic - Food debris/dust/grease/soil residue on exterior of reach-in cooler/refrigerator.
  • Basic - No hot running water at mop sink.
  • High Priority - Cooked meats or poultry hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above.
  • Intermediate - Cutting board(s) stained/soiled.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink missing in food preparation room or area.
  • Intermediate - Hot water at handwash sink does not reach 100 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Intermediate - No hot running water at three-compartment sink.
  • Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans, plan review application and payment for plan review to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 1940 N Monroe St, Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days.
  • Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink.
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.
2/11/2013Complaint FullWarning Issued
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. next to 3 compartment sink Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.
7/10/2012Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Displayed food not properly protected from contamination.[food container stacking without lids]
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.[next to 3-comp sink]
  • Critical - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink.[handwash sink next to 3-comp sink]
  • Critical - No chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Critical - Observed cloth used as a food-contact surface.
  • Observed floor area(s) covered with standing water.
  • Critical - Observed improper vertical separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods.[boxes touching unprotected food in reachin cooler] Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.[some reachin coolers]
  • Critical - Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above.[croquetes@ 117 degrees] Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.
4/5/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
  • Critical - No chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.[pastry box and reachin coolers]
  • Critical - No thermometer provided to measure temperature of food product.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of soiled material on racks in the reach-in cooler.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.[some employees preparing food]
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.[tequenos @ 56 degrees] Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Critical - Portable fire extinguisher with no approved inspection tag. For reporting purposes only.[next to window ]
  • Critical - Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above.[croquetes @125 degrees] Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
9/14/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed improper horizontal separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods.
  • Critical. Observed improper vertical separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor.
  • Critical. Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Critical. Reach-in cooler not cleaned prior to accumulation of soil residue.
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Critical. Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink. Corrected On Site.
  • Plumbing system in disrepair.
  • Critical. Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb.
  • Critical. Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
  • Observed non-bagged garbage in dumpster.
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
1/19/2011Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor.
8/31/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Violation: 13-03-1 Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Violation: 14-52-1 Fixed equipment exposed to spillage not sealed to adjoining equipment/walls.
  • Violation: 21-12-1 Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical. Violation: 22-20-1 Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical. Violation: 22-27-1 Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.Cutting board
  • Critical. Violation: 35A-08-1 Observed live flies in kitchen.
  • Violation: 36-13-1 Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Violation: 36-15-1 Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor.
  • Violation: 36-15-1 Observed food debris accumulated on walk-in freezer floor.
  • Violation: 36-22-1 Observed floor area(s) covered with standing water.
  • Violation: 37-04-1 Observed wall and ceiling soiled with accumulated black debris in walk-in cooler area.
  • Violation: 37-20-2 Hood not cleaned to bare metal prior to surfaces becoming heavily contaminated with grease or oily sludge. For reporting purposes only.
5/17/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Observed food/ice received from unapproved source.Mamey pulp frozen without labels or invoice .
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.Ham at 46 degrees Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.Pork at 48 degrees .
  • Critical. Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above.Empanadas 120 degrees
  • Critical. Inadequate number/capacity of hot holding units to maintain potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures.
  • Critical. Thermometers not calibrated according to manufacturer's specifications.
  • Critical. No thermometer provided to measure temperature of food product. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food thawed at room temperature.Raw pork
  • Critical. Observed food stored in cooked rice.
  • Critical. Food not stored in a clean/dry location that is not exposed to splash/dust.Food preparation conducted outside kitchen area by mopsink .
  • Critical. Food not stored in a clean/dry location that is not exposed to splash/dust.Missing splashguard between handsink and displayed food
  • Critical. Observed food stored in a prohibited area.Cooking equipment outside restaurant
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over cooked food.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor.
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice.
  • Critical. Observed hand wash sink used for purpose other than washing hands.Washing utensils inside .
  • Critical. Observed employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area.Manager
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Observed a nonfood-grade basting wooden stick used in food.
  • Fixed equipment exposed to spillage not sealed to adjoining equipment/walls.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical. Observed soil residue in storage containers.
  • Critical. Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical. Observed soil buildup inside ice bin.
  • Critical. Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.Cutting board
  • Critical. Hot water not provided/shut off at employee mop wash sink.
  • Critical. Hand sink missing in food preparation room or area.Outside area used in food preparation
  • Critical. Hand sink missing in food preparation room or area.Handsink removed from prep area
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
  • Critical. Observed live flies in kitchen.
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on walk-in freezer floor.
  • Observed floor area(s) covered with standing water.
  • Observed wall and ceiling soiled with accumulated black debris in walk-in cooler area.
  • Hood not cleaned to bare metal prior to surfaces becoming heavily contaminated with grease or oily sludge. For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical. Observed misalignment of hood suppression system nozzles. For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical. Certified Food Manager unable to answer basic Food Code questions.
3/2/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Shell eggs held in a unit maintaining an ambient air temperature greater than 45 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Critical. Food not stored in a clean/dry location that is not exposed to splash/dust.Handsink between food storage areas no splashguard in between .
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Observed equipment in poor repair.Food processor cover.
  • Observed ripped/worn cardboard used as shelf cover.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Observed knife block in use to store knives.
  • Clean glasses, cups, utensils, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
  • Observed floor area(s) covered with standing water.
  • Observed hole in wall.
  • Hood not cleaned to bare metal prior to surfaces becoming heavily contaminated with grease or oily sludge. For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical. Observed sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed.
9/2/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 4/9/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 9/24/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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