El Palacio Buffet
Last inspected: Apr 9, 2026
26
Score
Inspectors have visited El Palacio Buffet 25 times, with records going back to 2022. On Apr 9, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A high risk rating points to multiple serious findings at the most recent inspection.
Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around 24 violations per visit versus roughly 11 violations earlier in the record.
“Employee personal items stored” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing six times across the record.
Restaurants in Orlando average 79, so El Palacio Buffet trails the local norm. Taken together, the history suggests a facility that has struggled with consistency.
25
Inspections
1
Critical latest
3
Major latest
18
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 9, 2026
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 18 minor violations.
View 22 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Bleach on the counter next to rice pot. Management removed. **Corrected On-Site** - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-06: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-09: **Time Extended**
41-10-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Red substance. Management states food coloring. - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-06: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-09: **Time Extended**
41-17-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Sink located near dish. - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-06: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-09: **Time Extended**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Shelves in walk-in cooler - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-06: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-09: **Time Extended**
22-31-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar bin. Staff labeled. **Corrected On-Site** - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-06: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-09: **Time Extended**
02D-01-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-06: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-09: **Time Extended**
22-20-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Back walk-in cooler area. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-06: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-09: **Time Extended**
36-36-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Near dish washer - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-06: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-09: **Time Extended**
36-32-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Throughout establishment. - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-06: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-09: **Time Extended**
36-34-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Medium white and yellow cutting boards. - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-06: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-09: **Time Extended**
14-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Handle of microwave. - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-06: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-09: **Time Extended**
14-71-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employees personal cup held next on shelf next to butter and chilli sauce located on the cook line. Staff removed cup. **Corrected On-Site** - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-06: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-09: **Time Extended**
12B-07-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gasket on reach in cooler. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-06: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-09: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-06: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-09: **Time Extended**
35B-01-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Potato bread pudding located at the buffet. . Handle of spoon in rice at buffet. - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-06: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-09: **Time Extended**
10-06-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use utensil used with moist food stored in running water with insufficient velocity to flush food particles away. Ice cream station. - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-06: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-09: **Time Extended**
10-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of refrigerator in disrepair/has exposed insulation. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-06: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-09: **Time Extended**
14-36-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Light not functioning. Hood - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-06: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-09: **Time Extended**
36-62-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Sides of fryer Gaskets on reach in cooler located on the cook line. - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-06: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-09: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Located on the cook line - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-06: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-09: **Time Extended**
22-16-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Dish area - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-06: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-09: **Time Extended**
36-27-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Poured out solution. Tested off the chart. **Corrective Action Taken** - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-06: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-09: **Time Extended**
21-07-4
26
Apr 6, 2026
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 18 minor violations.
View 23 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Bleach on the counter next to rice pot. Management removed. **Corrected On-Site** - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-06: **Time Extended**
41-10-4
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. beef (48F - Cold Holding), rice noodles (47F - Cold Holding). cut lettuce (53F - Cold Holding); krab (67F - Cold Holding); Swiss cheese (50F - Cold Holding) less than an hour moved to cooler. Ambient air 56F. cut cabbage (62F - Cold Holding) stored in produce cooler received 4 hours ago. Placed in another unit to rapid cool. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-06: Cooler at 56F fluctuations from 46F. No ambient thermometer on the inside of cooler. Cut melons at 56F. Management states from today **Time Extended**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Sink located near dish. - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-06: **Time Extended**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Shelves in walk-in cooler - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-06: **Time Extended**
22-31-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Red substance. Management states food coloring. - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-06: **Time Extended**
41-17-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Medium white and yellow cutting boards. - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-06: **Time Extended**
14-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-06: **Time Extended**
22-20-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Back walk-in cooler area. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-06: **Time Extended**
36-36-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Near dish washer - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-06: **Time Extended**
36-32-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Throughout establishment. - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-06: **Time Extended**
36-34-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Handle of microwave. - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-06: **Time Extended**
14-71-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employees personal cup held next on shelf next to butter and chilli sauce located on the cook line. Staff removed cup. **Corrected On-Site** - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-06: **Time Extended**
12B-07-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gasket on reach in cooler. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-06: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-06: **Time Extended**
35B-01-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Potato bread pudding located at the buffet. . Handle of spoon in rice at buffet. - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-06: **Time Extended**
10-06-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use utensil used with moist food stored in running water with insufficient velocity to flush food particles away. Ice cream station. - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-06: **Time Extended**
10-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of refrigerator in disrepair/has exposed insulation. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-06: **Time Extended**
14-36-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Light not functioning. Hood - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-06: **Time Extended**
36-62-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Sides of fryer Gaskets on reach in cooler located on the cook line. - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-06: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Located on the cook line - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-06: **Time Extended**
22-16-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Dish area - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-06: **Time Extended**
36-27-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Poured out solution. Tested off the chart. **Corrective Action Taken** - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-06: **Time Extended**
21-07-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar bin. Staff labeled. **Corrected On-Site** - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-06: **Time Extended**
02D-01-5
22
Mar 30, 2026
Complaint Full
5 critical violations. 4 major violations. 18 minor violations.
View 27 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Bleach on the counter next to rice pot. Management removed. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. ; Pig feet soup (112F - Hot Holding). vegetable soup (112F - Hot Holding); Less than 4 hours. Management took to reheat. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. beef (48F - Cold Holding), rice noodles (47F - Cold Holding). cut lettuce (53F - Cold Holding); krab (67F - Cold Holding); Swiss cheese (50F - Cold Holding) less than an hour moved to cooler. Ambient air 56F. cut cabbage (62F - Cold Holding) stored in produce cooler received 4 hours ago. Placed in another unit to rapid cool. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. beef (48F - Cold Holding) from yesterday rice noodles (47F - Cold Holding). **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Food with mold-like growth. See stop sale. Moldy tomatoes and bell peppers stored in 5 gallon buckets . Management states it's for sauce. **Warning**
01B-07-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Sink located on dish wall near oven. Pipe not connected. **Warning**
31A-04-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Sink located near dish.
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Shelves in walk-in cooler
22-31-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Red substance. Management states food coloring.
41-17-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Back walk-in cooler area. **Repeat Violation**
36-36-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Near dish washer
36-32-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Throughout establishment.
36-34-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Medium white and yellow cutting boards.
14-09-4
Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Handle of microwave.
14-71-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employees personal cup held next on shelf next to butter and chilli sauce located on the cook line. Staff removed cup. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gasket on reach in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Repeat Violation**
35B-01-4
Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Potato bread pudding located at the buffet. . Handle of spoon in rice at buffet.
10-06-5
Basic - In-use utensil used with moist food stored in running water with insufficient velocity to flush food particles away. Ice cream station.
10-03-4
Basic - Interior of refrigerator in disrepair/has exposed insulation. **Repeat Violation**
14-36-5
Basic - Light not functioning. Hood
36-62-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Sides of fryer Gaskets on reach in cooler located on the cook line.
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Located on the cook line
22-16-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Dish area
36-27-5
Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Poured out solution. Tested off the chart. **Corrective Action Taken**
21-07-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar bin. Staff labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
13
Sep 22, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 15 minor violations.
View 18 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb. **Repeat Violation**
29-34-4
Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Shelves in walk in cooler.
22-31-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Purple substance.
41-17-4
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Back area
36-37-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Next dish area
36-32-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Throughout the kitchen.
36-34-5
Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Microwave handle
14-71-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Pan and utensil bins in storage. Management added to wash. **Corrective Action Taken**
24-08-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets on reach in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Repeat Violation**
35B-01-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Bucket of Soy sauce. Management picked it up. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Hole around sprayer
36-24-5
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. On handle at wok. Management removed tongs. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Reach in cooler on cookline. **Repeat Violation**
14-36-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan cover in walk- cooler
23-03-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Located on cookline
29-49-6
Basic - Walk-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. **Repeat Violation**
22-16-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe under hand sink located near dish.
29-11-4
33
Jul 25, 2025
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Outside - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-22: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-23: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-24: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-25: **Time Extended**
29-42-4
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in walk-in cooler- not all products commercially packaged. Chicken over pork. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-22: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-23: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-24: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-25: **Time Extended**
08A-17-6
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Holes throughout establishment of back prep area. - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-22: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-23: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-24: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-25: **Time Extended**
36-32-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Vent in dish area - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-22: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-23: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-24: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-25: **Time Extended**
36-34-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Bottom shelf of prep table, rusted and broken - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-22: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-23: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-24: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-25: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Throughout cook line - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-22: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-23: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-24: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-25: **Time Extended**
36-73-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Back area over walk in coolers. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-22: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-23: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-24: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-25: **Time Extended**
36-17-5
58
Jul 24, 2025
Complaint Full
3 critical violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Outside - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-22: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-23: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-24: **Time Extended**
29-42-4
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 2 live under make table on the cook line. 5 under reach in cooler across from dish area 4 under dish area 2 cook line next to stove 2 under prep table across from oven 3 under hand sink 7 prep area behind large ingredients bin 4 behind meat slicer **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-22: 1 live roach on wall next to cook line 5 live roaches under electrical box in kitchen 2 live roaches on wall next to meat grinder 2 live roaches on floor prep area 1 live roach under 3 compartment sink 2 live roaches on white chest freezer 1 live roach on door of walk in cooler 1 live roach on meat cutter 1 live roach on gasket empty hot box 4 live roaches behind dishwasher Total: 20 live roaches **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-23: 1 live roach on floor cook line 4 live roaches on floor behind 2 door reach in cooler at cook line 3 live roaches inside meat grinder 2 live roaches on floor prep area 2 live roaches on floor under dishwasher 20 live roaches on meat slicer 1 live roaches on walk in cooler door 2 live roaches on floor next to meat grinder Total: 35 live roaches **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-24: 3 live on wall near slicer **Admin Complaint**
35A-05-4
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in walk-in cooler- not all products commercially packaged. Chicken over pork. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-22: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-23: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-24: **Time Extended**
08A-17-6
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Holes throughout establishment of back prep area. - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-22: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-23: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-24: **Time Extended**
36-32-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Vent in dish area - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-22: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-23: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-24: **Time Extended**
36-34-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Bottom shelf of prep table, rusted and broken - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-22: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-23: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-24: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Throughout cook line - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-22: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-23: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-24: **Time Extended**
36-73-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Back area over walk in coolers. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-22: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-23: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-24: **Time Extended**
36-17-5
50
Jul 23, 2025
Complaint Full
3 critical violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Outside - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-22: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-23: **Time Extended**
29-42-4
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 2 live under make table on the cook line. 5 under reach in cooler across from dish area 4 under dish area 2 cook line next to stove 2 under prep table across from oven 3 under hand sink 7 prep area behind large ingredients bin 4 behind meat slicer **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-22: 1 live roach on wall next to cook line 5 live roaches under electrical box in kitchen 2 live roaches on wall next to meat grinder 2 live roaches on floor prep area 1 live roach under 3 compartment sink 2 live roaches on white chest freezer 1 live roach on door of walk in cooler 1 live roach on meat cutter 1 live roach on gasket empty hot box 4 live roaches behind dishwasher Total: 20 live roaches **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-23: 1 live roach on floor cook line 4 live roaches on floor behind 2 door reach in cooler at cook line 3 live roaches inside meat grinder 2 live roaches on floor prep area 2 live roaches on floor under dishwasher 20 live roaches on meat slicer 1 live roaches on walk in cooler door 2 live roaches on floor next to meat grinder Total: 35 live roaches **Time Extended**
35A-05-4
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in walk-in cooler- not all products commercially packaged. Chicken over pork. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-22: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-23: **Time Extended**
08A-17-6
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Holes throughout establishment of back prep area. - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-22: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-23: **Time Extended**
36-32-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Vent in dish area - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-22: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-23: **Time Extended**
36-34-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Bottom shelf of prep table, rusted and broken - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-22: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-23: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Throughout cook line - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-22: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-23: **Time Extended**
36-73-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Back area over walk in coolers. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-22: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-23: **Time Extended**
36-17-5
50
Jul 22, 2025
Complaint Full
5 critical violations. 6 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Outside - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-22: **Time Extended**
29-42-4
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Paint and cleaning products stored on the shelf next to sugar and soy sauce. - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-22: **Time Extended**
41-10-4
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food held using time as a public health control marked with a time that exceeds the 4-hour limit. See stop sale. Buffet items marked for 2pm discarded **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-22: Facility closed no food on buffet **Time Extended**
03F-01-5
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 2 live under make table on the cook line. 5 under reach in cooler across from dish area 4 under dish area 2 cook line next to stove 2 under prep table across from oven 3 under hand sink 7 prep area behind large ingredients bin 4 behind meat slicer **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-22: 1 live roach on wall next to cook line 5 live roaches under electrical box in kitchen 2 live roaches on wall next to meat grinder 2 live roaches on floor prep area 1 live roach under 3 compartment sink 2 live roaches on white chest freezer 1 live roach on door of walk in cooler 1 live roach on meat cutter 1 live roach on gasket empty hot box 4 live roaches behind dishwasher Total: 20 live roaches **Time Extended**
35A-05-4
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in walk-in cooler- not all products commercially packaged. Chicken over pork. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-22: **Time Extended**
08A-17-6
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Holes throughout establishment of back prep area. - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-22: **Time Extended**
36-32-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Vent in dish area - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-22: **Time Extended**
36-34-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Bottom shelf of prep table, rusted and broken - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-22: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Throughout cook line - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-22: **Time Extended**
36-73-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Back area over walk in coolers. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-22: **Time Extended**
36-17-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Stored food not covered. Beef fat - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-22: **Time Extended**
08B-12-5
35
Jul 21, 2025
Complaint Full
8 critical violations. 1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
View 17 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Outside
29-42-4
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Paint and cleaning products stored on the shelf next to sugar and soy sauce.
41-10-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food held using time as a public health control marked with a time that exceeds the 4-hour limit. See stop sale. Buffet items marked for 2pm discarded **Warning**
03F-01-5
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 2 live under make table on the cook line. 5 under reach in cooler across from dish area 4 under dish area 2 cook line next to stove 2 under prep table across from oven 3 under hand sink 7 prep area behind large ingredients bin 4 behind meat slicer **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
35A-05-4
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Rice **Repeat Violation**
02C-01-5
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in walk-in cooler- not all products commercially packaged. Chicken over pork. **Repeat Violation**
08A-17-6
High Priority - Live, small flying insects found 50 Larvae in prep area of meat slicer 4 small flying insects near meat slicer 50 larvae near produce located in front of walk in cooler **Admin Complaint**
35A-02-7
High Priority - Food with mold-like growth. See stop sale. Rice in walk in cooler.
01B-07-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Sink in front of walk in cooler. Manager removed cart. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-09-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Near wok **Repeat Violation**
10-20-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Beef fat
08B-12-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Holes throughout establishment of back prep area.
36-32-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Vent in dish area
36-34-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Purses on shelf next to equipment on the cook line and prep area.
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Bottom shelf of prep table, rusted and broken
14-11-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Throughout cook line
36-73-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Back area over walk in coolers. **Repeat Violation**
36-17-5
18
Jun 10, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 16 minor violations.
View 19 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. milk (48F - Cold Holding). Less than 4 hours out of cooler. Placed in cooler to cool **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-10: **Time Extended**
03A-02-5
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef over crab cakes. Manager moved beef **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-10: **Time Extended**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Reach in cooler - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-10: **Time Extended**
22-31-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Chicken in walk in cooler. Manager picked it up **Corrected On-Site** - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-10: **Time Extended**
08B-38-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Ware washing area - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-10: **Time Extended**
36-17-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Area near hand sink next to walk in coolers. - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-10: **Time Extended**
36-73-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Fry baskets, broken parts. Gasket on chest freezer **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-10: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Pans in storage at dish - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-10: **Time Extended**
24-08-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Purse under counter prep table. Manager removed. **Corrected On-Site** - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-10: **Time Extended**
40-06-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Drain cover(s) missing. Next to walk in cooler - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-10: **Time Extended**
29-18-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Throughout kitchen - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-10: **Time Extended**
36-34-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Throughout kitchen, small holes - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-10: **Time Extended**
36-32-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Over ice machine, cardboard - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-10: **Time Extended**
36-37-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Reach in coolers and freezers throughout kitchen. - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-10: **Time Extended**
23-24-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-10: **Time Extended**
22-20-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Standing water in floor drain/floor drain draining very slowly. Drain located next to mop sink. - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-10: **Time Extended**
29-19-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Under counter in dish - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-10: **Time Extended**
14-47-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Reach in cooler **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-10: **Time Extended**
14-36-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food-contact surface not cleaned and sanitized between working with unwashed produce and ready-to-eat food. Cooked whole banana with stickers on them . - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-10: **Time Extended**
08B-29-4
30
Jun 9, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 17 minor violations.
View 22 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef over crab cakes. Manager moved beef **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. milk (48F - Cold Holding). Less than 4 hours out of cooler. Placed in cooler to cool **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 4 live under prep tables **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
35A-05-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Faucet broken off at hand sink next to walk in cooler. **Warning**
31A-04-4
Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Reach in cooler
22-31-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Reach in coolers and freezers throughout kitchen.
23-24-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
22-20-5
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Over ice machine, cardboard
36-37-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Throughout kitchen, small holes
36-32-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Throughout kitchen
36-34-5
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 6 dead on floor. 4 behind hot box located at exit to kitchen. Staff cleaned up . **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
35A-03-4
Basic - Drain cover(s) missing. Next to walk in cooler
29-18-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Purse under counter prep table. Manager removed. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Pans in storage at dish
24-08-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Fry baskets, broken parts. Gasket on chest freezer **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Area near hand sink next to walk in coolers.
36-73-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Ware washing area
36-17-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Chicken in walk in cooler. Manager picked it up **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Food-contact surface not cleaned and sanitized between working with unwashed produce and ready-to-eat food. Cooked whole banana with stickers on them .
08B-29-4
Basic - Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Reach in cooler **Repeat Violation**
14-36-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Under counter in dish
14-47-4
Basic - Standing water in floor drain/floor drain draining very slowly. Drain located next to mop sink.
29-19-4
22
Apr 9, 2025
Complaint Full
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Multiple ceiling tiles out of place - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-08: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-08: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-09: **Time Extended**
36-36-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back exit door - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-08: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-08: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-09: **Time Extended**
35B-01-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Cracked tiles in kitchen floor - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-08: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-08: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-09: **Time Extended**
36-17-5
86
Apr 8, 2025
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 5 live roaches behind cooler next to stove 3 live roaches at wall and floor behind bag in a box soda . 1 live roach under big black oven 1 live roach interior rim of chest freezer in back storage area 1 live roach on wall behind triple sink, 1 live roach on hand sink next to triple sink 1 live roach on floor where bulk seasonings are stored 1 live roach on exterior of dish Machine Total 14 live roaches **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-08: 1 live roach on back of cooler next to stove. Operator immediately killed, cleaned and discarded. 1 live roach on floor in front of dishwasher . Operator immediately killed and discarded. 1 live roach on wall by bulk seasoning containers . Operator immediately killed and discarded 1 live roach under table next to bag in a box soda 2 live roaches on floor under clear cooler in back 1 live roach on wall in enrtybway to back storage area Total 7 live roaches **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-08: Observed on 4/8/25 at 1:30pm 20 live roaches 1 live roach under rice cooker 1 live roach by hand sink back prep area 1 live roach on wall under dish machine 3 live roaches on wall by bulk food storage area 4 live roaches under prep table by back storage area 3 live roaches on floor by bag in box soda 1 live roach on spice shelf 1 live roach on wall by office 5 live roaches under counter at bar/server area Total of 20 live roaches **Time Extended**
35A-05-4
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -Raw shell eggs over garlic in prep cooler. Operator immediately removed -Raw beef over onions and other ready to eat vegetables in cooler. Operator immediately removed . **Corrected On-Site** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-08: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-08: **Time Extended**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-08: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-08: **Time Extended**
53B-13-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Multiple ceiling tiles out of place - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-08: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-08: **Time Extended**
36-36-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Dead roaches on premises. -3 dead roaches on floor at bag in a box soda -12 dead roaches behind stove -3 dead roaches behind cooler next to stove -1 dead roach under big black oven -17 dead roaches in interior rim of chest freezer in back storage area. Operator immediately cleaned and discarded -1 dead roach behind cooler across stove -4 dead roaches on floor where bulk seasonings are stored Total 41 dead roaches **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-08: 1 dead roach on floor next to prep table that's next to big black oven. Operator immediately discarded **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-08: Observed on 4/8/25 at 1:30pm 9 dead roaches 1 dead roach by bag in box on wall 1 dead roach on slicer 6 dead roaches in cabinets under buffet line in dining room 1 dead roach on wall over rice cookers Total 9 dead roaches **Time Extended**
35A-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. -Gasket torn in chest freezer. And in freezer across stove - clear door cooler in back area ambient temperature 57F Reach in cooler on cook line across from wok. Ambient temperature 48F. Reach in cooler prep cooler ambient temperature 75F - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-08: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-08: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back exit door - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-08: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-08: **Time Extended**
35B-01-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Cracked tiles in kitchen floor - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-08: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-08: **Time Extended**
36-17-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed vegetables over containers of ready to eat sauces in walk in cooler. - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-08: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-08: **Time Extended**
08B-17-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Water draining onto floor surface. Dish machine drain overlflowing onto floor in kitchen - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-08: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-08: **Time Extended**
29-03-4
47
Apr 7, 2025
Complaint Full
8 critical violations. 3 major violations. 14 minor violations.
View 25 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. pork, plantains, egg, hot dogs, pork feet, 105F-123F hot holding in hot box less than 4hrs per operator. Advised to move to either cooler or other hot holding unit for temperature recovery **Warning**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked Guava cubes, Shredded cheese, Milk dressing, garlic dressing , Cooked carrots, Cut tomatoes, Krab Pico, Pudding, Egg whites ,Ranch. Ceaser dressing. 45F- 57F cold holding In Back clear door cooler by container of seasonings. All overnight per operator . Operator immediately discarded all items. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked Guava cubes, Shredded cheese, Milk dressing, garlic dressing , Cooked carrots, Cut tomatoes, Krab Pico, Pudding, Egg whites ,Ranch. Ceaser dressing. 45F- 57F cold holding In Back clear door cooler by container of seasonings. All overnight per operator . Operator immediately discarded all items. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employee washed hands with gloves on. Advised to remove gloves and wash hands
12A-09-4
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 5 live roaches behind cooler next to stove 3 live roaches at wall and floor behind bag in a box soda . 1 live roach under big black oven 1 live roach interior rim of chest freezer in back storage area 1 live roach on wall behind triple sink, 1 live roach on hand sink next to triple sink 1 live roach on floor where bulk seasonings are stored 1 live roach on exterior of dish Machine Total 14 live roaches **Admin Complaint**
35A-05-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -Raw shell eggs over garlic in prep cooler. Operator immediately removed -Raw beef over onions and other ready to eat vegetables in cooler. Operator immediately removed . **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. OPERATOR PAID AT TIME OF INSPECTION **Corrected On-Site**
50-17-3
High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Tested dish machine 3 times. At chlorine 00ppm **Warning**
22-49-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener
22-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. At entrance to kitchen. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
53B-13-5
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Multiple ceiling tiles out of place
36-36-4
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. In women's bathroom and employee bathroom
32-12-6
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. -3 dead roaches on floor at bag in a box soda -12 dead roaches behind stove -3 dead roaches behind cooler next to stove -1 dead roach under big black oven -17 dead roaches in interior rim of chest freezer in back storage area. Operator immediately cleaned and discarded -1 dead roach behind cooler across stove -4 dead roaches on floor where bulk seasonings are stored Total 41 dead roaches **Admin Complaint**
35A-03-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. -Drinks on prep tables and shelf above prep tables. Operator immediately removed **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -Phone on green cutting board. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Servers/prep persons wearing watches
13-07-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. -Gasket torn in chest freezer. And in freezer across stove - clear door cooler in back area ambient temperature 57F Reach in cooler on cook line across from wok. Ambient temperature 48F. Reach in cooler prep cooler ambient temperature 75F
14-11-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back exit door
35B-01-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Cracked tiles in kitchen floor
36-17-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Shelves in bakery walk in cooler -Top of shelf of prep table on cook line - Top of shelf at double sink near bag in a box soda -Gasket dirty in middle prep cooler across wok -Sides of fryers -Shelf under prep table next to cooler
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. -Bottom Interior of small prep cooler -bottom interior Back clear door cooler by container of seasonings -interior rim of chest freezer
22-16-4
Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. over wings prep table cooler. Operator immediately removed **Corrected On-Site**
21-44-1
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed vegetables over containers of ready to eat sauces in walk in cooler.
08B-17-4
Basic - Water draining onto floor surface. Dish machine drain overlflowing onto floor in kitchen
29-03-4
11
Apr 3, 2025
Complaint Partial
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Reminder to renew
50-17-3
86
Mar 25, 2025
Complaint Full
6 critical violations. 3 major violations. 11 minor violations.
View 20 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. pig feet (chicken soup (119F - Hot Holding); yuca (119F - Hot Holding). Less than 4 hours in heating cabinets. Staff took to reheat. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food held using time as a public health control not discarded at the end of the 4-hour/6-hour period. See stop sale. Rice added to the top of items on buffet line. Manager states buffet line is on time control.
03F-04-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food held using time as a public health control marked with a time that exceeds the 4-hour limit. Chart only has marking for 10am. Management added time mark. Educated management on proper procedures for time control utilization. **Corrective Action Taken**
03F-01-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food controlled by time and required to be marked with the use by time is not marked and the required time of disposal cannot be determined. See stop sale. New Rice added to the top of the items on time control .
01B-19-5
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Cut watermelon and chicken in walk-in cooler. Management add date to chicken and discarded cut melons.
02C-01-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Chicken over cooked pork skins in walk-in cooler. Management threw out pork. **Corrective Action Taken**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Blue substance on counter next to soda fountain located at the bar.
41-17-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Next to walk in cooler
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Next to walk in cooler
31B-03-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machines.
22-20-5
Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. On cook line
36-03-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Lower cooler on cook line. Gasket on reach in cooler. Reach in cooler Exposed insulation Chest freezer broken lid **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Repeat Violation**
35B-01-4
Basic - In-use utensil used with moist food stored in running water with insufficient velocity to flush food particles away.
10-03-4
Basic - Light not functioning. Hood
36-62-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan cover in walk-in coolers Shelves and walls. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. On plastic containers.
16-46-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Multiple foods in walk-in cooler. Chicken, pork, beef. **Repeat Violation**
08B-12-5
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Repeat Violation**
14-17-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Throughout establishment.
36-27-5
17
Jan 7, 2025
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 19 minor violations.
View 23 violations
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Tested at O ppm through 2 cycles. Operator changed out sanitizer. **Corrected On-Site**
22-41-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Beef, chicken, rice, soup,sausage and pig feet. Temperature range between 119F and 125F in warmer 1 hour per operator. Food was turned to higher setting. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Sink near ice machines block by boxes. Sinkin ware wash area dipper inside sink.
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Coffee dumped in sink at front counter and coffee cups being rinsed in sink.
31A-11-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Pipe leaking at hand sink at kitchen entrance.
29-11-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler.
14-17-4
Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Glass door cooler and small make table cooler in back of kitchen.
33-31-5
Basic - Stored food not covered. Food in several coolers uncovered. **Repeat Violation**
08B-12-5
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Flat ware on floor at front counter.
25-05-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Both reach in cooler on cook line and reach in freezer on cook line old food debris.
22-16-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Open bottle of water in reach in cooler.operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-13-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Outside of all bulk containers soiled with old food debris.
23-03-4
Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Middle walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
38-07-4
Basic - Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. 2 door cooler on cook line.
14-36-5
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Behind dish machine.
36-24-5
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. In front of three compartment sink.
36-22-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Walking cooler area top and bottom has gap.
35B-01-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gasket torn completely hanging off reach in cooler in front of cook line.
14-11-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Metal pans on clean storage rack.
24-08-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Bags on shelf with single serve aluminum pans.
40-06-5
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 14 dead roaches inside non operating make table. Operator cleaned up roaches. Next unannounced inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
35A-03-4
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
32-12-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl used in bulk flour.
14-01-5
23
Aug 12, 2024
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 7 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employee held one glove in mouth before putting in on.
12A-09-4
Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. In all walk in coolers. **Repeat Violation**
14-05-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Cup on coffee on make table.
12B-07-4
Basic - Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. Cold water handle will not turn on sink at kitchen entrance.
29-09-4
Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Small walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
38-07-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. **Repeat Violation**
08B-12-5
Basic - Toilet/urinal not flushing/functioning properly. Urinal covered with trash **Repeat Violation**
32-23-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Behind 3 compartment sink. **Repeat Violation**
36-27-5
61
Jul 30, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Insects, Rodents, and Animals Not Present
FL-38
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
58
Jul 29, 2024
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 3 major violations. 15 minor violations.
View 22 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 2 pans cooked beef stew and 1 pan of cooked shredded beef in cooler overnight per operator temperature range 48F-52F. **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. 3 pans of cooked beef 48F-52F in cooler overnight per operator. **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 2 small roaches under unused meat cutting machine. Operator killed and cleaned area next day follow inspection per supervisor on duty. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
35A-05-4
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Ink on front line and cook line. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Sink on front line and cook line. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
53B-13-5
Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Inside all walk in coolers.
14-05-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Metal pans on both clean storage racks.
24-08-4
Basic - Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. Cold water handle hand sink in dish area.
29-09-4
Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Lid on bulk sugar.
14-38-4
Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Light in small walk in pastry cooler.
38-07-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hand wash sink next to 3 compartment sink old food debris. Outside of black 3 door oven ,old food debris. Lids on alll bulk containers.
23-03-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Open bottle of water in cooler on cook line. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-13-4
Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Forks,spoons and knives at server stations. **Corrected On-Site**
24-18-4
Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Hand sink on cook line slow draining.
29-20-5
Basic - Stored food not covered. Several containers in all coolers , walk on and reach.
08B-12-5
Basic - Toilet/urinal not flushing/functioning properly. One urinal covered with trash bag out of order.
32-23-4
Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Meat cutting machine on table next to 3 compartment sink. Stand up,reach in cooler in back of kitchen.
33-31-5
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Warewash area.
36-27-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
42-01-4
19
Nov 15, 2023
Complaint Full
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-15: **Time Extended**
53B-13-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Walk in cooler and walk in freezer. - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-15: **Time Extended**
38-07-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Throughout kitchen area. - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-15: **Time Extended**
36-02-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in coolers. - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-15: **Time Extended**
14-17-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Throughout kitchen area. - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-15: **Time Extended**
21-12-4
74
Nov 8, 2023
Complaint Full
4 major violations. 11 minor violations.
View 15 violations
Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge failed to notify the division of employee diagnosed with Norovirus, Hepatitis A, Shigella spp., Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli, Typhoid fever (caused by Salmonella Typhi) or Salmonella (nontyphoidal). **Corrected On-Site**
11-01-5
Intermediate - 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. Provided operator with form.
11-27-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. In ice machine area. Items in sinks in kitchen. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
53B-13-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Throughout kitchen area.
21-12-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Behind cook line.
36-27-5
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in coolers.
14-17-4
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Throughout kitchen area.
36-02-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Outside of all cooking equipment old food debris and grease build up. Fryers stoves ovens and coolers.
23-03-4
Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Walk in cooler and walk in freezer.
38-07-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. **Corrected On-Site**
10-08-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under cooking equipment.
36-73-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Cook wearing bracelet.
13-07-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Jackets and bags on shelf with food.
40-06-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. All equipment door handles old food debris. Outside of all cooking equipment old food debris and grease build up.
23-24-4
39
Jul 7, 2023
Complaint Full
5 critical violations. 3 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 16 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. pork less than 4 hours (53F - Cold Holding). Staff moved to another unit to cool ambient air 60F cornmeal (56F - Cold Holding); beef (56F - Cold Holding) from yesterday stop sale. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
29-42-4
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 3 live at front cook line. Next unannounced .Dennis
35A-02-6
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live in dish area. Next unannounced .Dennis
35A-05-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. cornmeal (56F - Cold Holding); beef (56F - Cold Holding)
01B-02-5
Intermediate - 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. Provided forms **Corrective Action Taken**
11-27-4
Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Provided forms **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Pig feet and chicken. Staff dated product. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Hole near dish area in wall and ceiling.
36-32-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Staff cleaned **Corrected On-Site**
22-20-5
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. **Repeat Violation**
22-16-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Bottom shelf of table in dish area.
14-47-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. **Repeat Violation**
31B-04-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Hanging on cart. Staff removed. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Under and around triple sink. Staff cleaned. **Corrected On-Site**
36-22-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Cookline
36-34-5
23
Mar 27, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Tested at 25ppm, operator adjusted sanitizer bucket, retested at 50+ppm **Corrected On-Site**
22-41-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Shrimp over blanched mussels in two door freezer across from dish machine **Corrected On-Site**
08A-02-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Carts in front of sink at walk-in coolers **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Three door cooler next to cookline
14-33-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Three door cooler next to cookline
22-16-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At sink across from walk-in cooler **Corrected On-Site**
31B-04-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. **Corrected On-Site**
21-04-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Water bottles above make table **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed one dead at bandsaw. Operator cleaned **Corrected On-Site**
35A-03-4
50
Jul 18, 2022
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cream cheese (49F - Cold Holding); deli ham (45F - Cold Holding). Operator states cooler has been open due to multiple deliveries, will keep door closed
03A-02-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Near bandsaw, ceiling tiles removed, plastic sheeting covering hole. Operator states air conditioning being replaced
36-32-5
Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. In kitchen, near cookline
36-11-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. On cookline, 110F, operator placed Bain marie on flame **Corrective Action Taken**
10-07-4
Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Under table in kitchen
14-20-4
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Mushrooms over noodles in two door cooler on cookline. Operator moved **Corrected On-Site**
08B-17-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was El Palacio Buffet last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at El Palacio Buffet on file is from Apr 9, 2026. The public record contains 25 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at El Palacio Buffet?
Across the inspection record, “employee personal items stored” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at El Palacio Buffet.
How does El Palacio Buffet compare to other restaurants in Orlando?
El Palacio Buffet most recently scored 26 out of 100, which is lower than the Orlando average of 79.
Has El Palacio Buffet's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at El Palacio Buffet have averaged around 24 violations per visit, up from roughly 11 earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at El Palacio Buffet means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is El Palacio Buffet inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, El Palacio Buffet is inspected around seven times per year on average.
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