El Palacio De Los Jugos
Last inspected: Dec 18, 2025
82
Score
The health department has logged 10 inspections at El Palacio De Los Jugos, the earliest from 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Dec 18, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near four violations per visit.
The pattern that stands out is “ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer”, which has been cited five times.
Restaurants in Miami average 74, so El Palacio De Los Jugos is doing better than most peers. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
10
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 18, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. In the drink station prep area nearby the hand washing sink.
29-34-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Cook line at the front counter. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
82
Sep 10, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Walk in cooler: raw beef stored above cases of tomatoes **Corrected On-Site**
08A-04-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Steam table by the reach in cooler: cooked steak (119F - Hot Holding); fried chicharrones with meat (110-114F - Hot Holding); as per operator, cooked 45 minutes before the inspection. Cooked steak ( 173F - Reheating). fried chicharrones (182F - Reheating) **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled. **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Juice prep area: containers stored inside the hand washing sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. In the sandwich station area. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
55
May 20, 2025
Complaint Full
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - Toxic substance/chemical on premise that is not required for the operation of establishment. Observed Bottle of ibuprofen in kitchen work table.
41-04-4
Intermediate - Probe thermometer not used to ensure proper food temperatures.
05-10-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
24-05-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Most Reach in coolers.
22-16-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed Most kitchen shelves throughout.
23-03-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.
14-69-4
67
Jan 6, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Front counter reach in cooler by the ice cream reach in cooler: Raw beef stored above ham. Discussed with the operator and provided the handout for the proper storage of food. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Prep area: container stored inside the hand washing sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-09-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and walk-in freezer. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Stand up reach in freezer in front of the main cook line: Employee personal bottle of water stored with yuca. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-13-4
70
Sep 16, 2024
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 5 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Dry storage area: utility non food containers with black beans in direct contact with.
14-15-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored in same container as ready-to-eat food. Walk in cooler: raw beef stored above peeled onions. Discussed with the operator the proper storage of food and provided the handout. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-08-5
Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of employee health policy and health requirements. During the inspection, Supervisors explained the policies in Spanish to the operator. inspector provided the forms to the operator during the inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-03-5
Intermediate - Employee did not report symptoms/diagnosis of a disease transmissible through food to the person in charge. All employees must follow the standard protocol before returning to work at that facility.
11-10-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Dry storage area: storage containers with black beans soiled. **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Front counter by the cook line: container stored inside the hand wash sink. Back prep area, by the juice station: container stored inside the hand wash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Miguel Oduardo, expired 6/2/24.
53B-14-5
Basic - Ice buildup in sliding glass reach-in freezer at the front counter with ice cream.
14-69-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet towel on the counter top in the main cook line. **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
41
Feb 24, 2024
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in walk in freezer. - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-24: Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in walk in freezer. **Time Extended**
14-69-4
95
Feb 23, 2024
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 100+ppm). Manager replaced sanitizer inside bucket and corrected to Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 100ppm). **Corrected On-Site**
41-27-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked chicken (127 F - Hot Holding); cooked beef (99 F - Hot Holding); cooked garbanzo (121 F - Hot Holding); cooked grilled chicken (129 F - Hot Holding) at steam table unit in across from front counter grill. Manager took cooked food back to kitchen for reheating. Observed cooked beef (179 F - Reheating); cooked chicken (166 F - Reheating); cooked garbanzo (166 F - Reheating); cooked grilled chicken (178 F - Reheating). **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken over cooked pork chops in reach in cooler near front counter grill. Observed raw shell eggs over diced ham in reach in cooler at front counter near hot box. Observed raw beef over cooked beans at reach in cooler near 3 compartment sink. Manager removed items and stored in correct order. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within two hours and from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within six hours. See stop sale. Observed pots of cooked black beans stored in reach in cooler near 3 compartment sink at black beans (81 F - Cooling). As per employee, black beans were prepared 4 hours prior.
01B-36-5
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. Observed pots of cooked black beans stored in reach in cooler near 3 compartment sink at black beans (81 F - Cooling). As per employee, black beans were prepared 4 hours prior.
03D-01-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee pour cooking water inside hand wash sink at cook line. Observed cooking pot stored inside hand wash sink near walk in cooler. Manager removed pot from hand wash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed container with no handle used to dispense food inside container with garlic and inside container with black beans. Manager removed containers. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
Basic - Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first. Observed cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure. Employee removed cardboard. **Corrected On-Site**
36-06-4
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed milk gallon jugs stored in crates not stored 6 inches above ground. Manager stored milk crates 6 inches above ground. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-47-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in walk in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed wet wiping cloth used under cutting board at cook line. Employee removed wiping cloth. **Corrected On-Site**
21-04-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed containers of fruit stored in reach in freezer at front counter not covered. Manager provided lids for containers. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
32
Aug 31, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Insects, Rodents, and Animals Not Present
FL-38
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
67
Mar 7, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Table in front of the walk in cooler: sweet plantains stored inside Thank you bags.
14-31-5
High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Small cafeteria: employee cracked 4 raw shell eggs to cook on the flat-top grill and then open the door on the reach in cooler to get a pan with diced ham. Operator coached employee and wash, rinsed and sanitized the container. Employee removed the gloves and washed hands properly. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-27-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand washing sink nearby the walk in cooler: employee filling up the a pitcher with water. Operator coached the employee on where to fill the pitcher. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. By the main cook line: employee cup of coffee on the prep table. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in walk-in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
38-04-4
61
Aug 10, 2022
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. By the two ice machines, next to the hand washing sink
29-34-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Meat station, oven: ham fried rice (116F - Hot Holding), operator reheated 169F. **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale. Walk in cooler: 8 raw shell eggs cracked inside the carton.
01B-14-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Walk in cooler: raw beef stored bell peppers. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-04-5
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Meat station, tongs hanging on the oven door. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-20-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. At front counter.
14-09-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed inside the stand up reach i n cooler by the meat station: employee drinks with straws stored in the reach in cooler above cut vegetables for the customers. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-13-4
Basic - Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in walk-in freezer.
38-04-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Hand washing sink by the prep sink in the kitchen. **Corrected On-Site**
29-11-4
43
Frequently Asked Questions
When was El Palacio De Los Jugos last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at El Palacio De Los Jugos on file is from Dec 18, 2025. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at El Palacio De Los Jugos?
Across the inspection record, “ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at El Palacio De Los Jugos.
How does El Palacio De Los Jugos compare to other restaurants in Miami?
El Palacio De Los Jugos most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Miami average of 74.
Has El Palacio De Los Jugos' inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at El Palacio De Los Jugos have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at El Palacio De Los Jugos means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is El Palacio De Los Jugos inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, El Palacio De Los Jugos is inspected around three times per year on average.
Nearby Restaurants