El Palacio De Los Jugos
Last inspected: Feb 23, 2026
33
Score
El Palacio De Los Jugos appears in inspection records seven times, starting in 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Feb 23, 2026. High risk indicates the latest inspection turned up problems worth knowing about.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around eight violations each.
“Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer” comes up most often, recorded four times in the inspection record.
El Palacio De Los Jugos' latest score of 33 falls below the Miami average of 74. Diners may want to scan the inspection details before deciding to visit.
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Inspections
5
Critical latest
1
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 23, 2026
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw pork chops stored over sliced onions inside walk in cooler. Operator properly relocated products. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw chicken removed from original packaging stored over tostones inside standing reach in freezer across from wok station and fryer. Operator removed tostones. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-17-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed ham steak (80F - Hot Holding) at steam table, as per operator for less than one hour. **Repeat Violation**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed hose bibb missing vacuum breaker underneath triple sink.
29-34-4
High Priority - In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils stored inside dirty water at cook line at front counter.
10-05-5
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. Observed employee training expired for Anabel.
53B-14-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside standing freezer near front counter steam tables. Observed ice buildup on floor inside walk in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Observed bug zapper installed over prep area with to go cups at front counter.
35B-02-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed underneath hood filter soiled with grease. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles stored outside or in a room/shed that is not fully enclosed (open to outdoors/screened). Observed single service cups, to go lids and containers, stored outside on side of establishment. **Repeat Violation**
25-11-5
Basic - Food stored outside. Observed watermelon, mangoes, cases of bananas, boxes of fryer oil, avocados, bananas, tomatoes, papaya, stored outside on side of establishment near customer tables. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08B-42-4
33
Sep 29, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw pork ribs stored over cooked pasta inside walk in cooler. Operator relocated products. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked beef (120F - Hot Holding); shredded beef (128F - Hot Holding); at steam table. As per operator for less than one hour. Operator stirred products and raised heat on steam tables. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
03B-01-6
Basic - Food stored outside. Observed bags of onions and boxes of fruit stored outside.
08B-42-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed reach in cooler handles soiled in kitchen.
23-24-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside walk in freezer on floor. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles stored outside or in a room/shed that is not fully enclosed (open to outdoors/screened). Observed single service articles stored outside.
25-11-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed multiple wet towels on prep tables in kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**
21-12-4
55
Jan 7, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over cooked beans and raw pork stored over yuca inside walk in cooler. Operator relocated products. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked shredded pork (100F) at steam table, as per operator for less than 1 hour. Operator turned up heat on steam table. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand sink in kitchen area. Operator placed paper towels. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup on floor inside walk in freezer
14-69-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed ice scoop handle in contact with ice inside ice machine in back area. Operator properly placed scoop. **Corrected On-Site**
10-08-5
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed knife stored between wall and triple sink. Operator properly placed knife. **Corrected On-Site**
10-17-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth stored on cutting board in kitchen area.
21-12-4
55
Aug 13, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
29-42-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink, located at back kitchen. Employee placed a new paper towel roll. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink, located at back kitchen. Employee placed a new bottle of soap. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed some ceiling tiles soiled.
36-34-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed some hood filters soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in freezer interior have accumulation of soil residues, located at cooking line. During the routine inspection employee cleaned. **Corrected On-Site**
22-16-4
61
Feb 23, 2024
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Upon inspection observe walk-in cooler vents soiled with mold like substance.
36-34-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Upon inspection observed ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
14-69-4
90
Oct 30, 2023
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Three compartment sink set up with 0 ppm of chlorine, corrected to 100 ppm of chlorine. **Corrected On-Site**
22-42-4
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Cooked black beans made day before held over 24 hrs not cooled, 51°. See stop sale .
03D-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Black beans made prior day cooled in walk in cooler in large pot 51°. Estimated 3 Lbs
01B-02-5
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee on cooks line not washing hands between gloved uses, inspector discussed with management proper hand washing between glove changes.
12A-07-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Not all juices labeled , corrected, manager had employee place labels on remaining juices. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Employee hand wash sink on cooks line observed with wiping cloth bucket , corrected , employee removed bucket. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink stored on food prep table at back prep area.
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employees drink stored in reach in cooler on buffet line , corrected, employee removed drink during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-49-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed several employees with no hair restraints , corrected, employees placed hair nets on during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets on serval reach in coolers in disrepair. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Repeat Violation**
21-12-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of large ice machine with rust build up .
22-20-5
33
Jul 12, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towel, hand sink located in the dishwasher area. - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-12: Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towel, hand sink located in the dishwasher area. **Time Extended**
31B-05-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets broken in the kitchen area. - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-12: Equipment in poor repair. At the time of the callback inspection still observed reach in cooler gaskets broken in the kitchen area. **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled with oil residues in the kitchen area. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-12: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. During the callback inspection still observed hood filters soiled with oil residues in the kitchen area. **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-12: At the time of the callback inspection still observed old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. **Time Extended**
16-46-4
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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 Feb 23, 2026. The public record contains seven 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 four 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 33 out of 100, which is lower 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 eight violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at El Palacio De Los Jugos 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 De Los Jugos inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, El Palacio De Los Jugos is inspected around two times per year on average.
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