El Palacio Del Mofongo
Last inspected: Feb 17, 2026
33
Score
Inspectors have visited El Palacio Del Mofongo nine times, with records going back to 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Feb 17, 2026. The high risk label is a heads-up that the most recent visit didn't go well.
The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around five violations to closer to eight violations.
Looking across the full record, “time/temperature control for safety food” is the recurring theme, flagged three times.
Compared to other Royal Palm Beach restaurants (averaging 81), there's room to close the gap. This restaurant has more on its record than most do.
9
Inspections
6
Critical latest
1
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 17, 2026
Routine - Food
6 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. At cook line, cooked ground pork (76F - Hot Holding). Per operator, the item held out of temperature approximately 1 1/3 ht. Advised operator to reheat item to 165F. **Warning**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. At dish area, Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 200+ppm), exceeding maximum concentration allowed. Operator diluted solution to Chlorine 100ppm. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-15-5
High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee used soiled wiping cloth then proceeded to handle clean equipment without washing hands. Advised operator of proper hand washing. **Warning**
12A-13-4
High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. At cook line, employee used soiled wiping cloth to wipe in use knife without proper sanitizing. Advised operator to not use equipment until properly sanitized. **Warning**
22-45-4
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. At walk in cooler, Raw chicken stored over raw pork. Advised operator of proper storage. Operator stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At prep area low boy, mozzarella (48F - Cold Holding); diced tomatoes (47F - Cold Holding), not prepared or portioned today. Operator stated item held in cooler overnight exceeding 6 hours. See stop sale. **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. At walk in cooler, several food items prepared onsite and held over 24 hours without proper date marking. Advised operator of proper date marking. **Warning**
02C-02-5
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. At wait station, ice scoop handle in ice. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-08-5
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. In use utensils sitting in standing water 77F. Operator removed utensils. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-07-4
33
Oct 31, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
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. Non commercially packaged raw chicken stored above non commercially packaged raw salmon in walk in freezer. Operator reorganized. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08A-17-6
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. Heavily dented can of pomodoro sauce stored at dry storage rack. See stop sale.
01B-01-4
Intermediate - Equipment drain line draining into handwash sink. AC drain line draining into warewashing hand sink.
31A-10-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair above triple sink area and above salad prep table.
36-17-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Boxes of plantains stored on floor of warewashing area. Operator recognized. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice at wait station. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
10-08-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Container of salt not labeled above cook line flip top cooler. Operator labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
55
Feb 10, 2025
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 2 major violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Employees began work and started preparing food without washing their hands- educated operator - employee washed hands. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-16-4
High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. At dishwashing storage area- observed multiple cans of raid- operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
41-05-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. At walk in cooler raw shrimp stored over cooked beef. **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. At walk in Freezer raw chicken not commercially packaged stored over raw beef- operator removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08A-17-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. At cookline stew, table- cooked chicken 98F- hot holding, - food out of temperature for 1.5 hours- operator reheated to 165F. **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. At cookline- handwashing sink blocked by trash can.
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Flan prepared Friday not date marked - operator date marked. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
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Aug 5, 2024
Complaint Full
4 critical violations. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Observed: Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. At dish washing station- Employee handled Cristy dishes then proceeded to handle clean dishes- educated operator employee washed hands. **Corrected On-Site** Priority: High Priority
12A-13-4
High Priority - Observed: 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. At walk in freezer raw chicken not commercially packaged stored over raw beef- operator stored properly. **Corrective Action Taken** Priority: High Priority
08A-17-6
High Priority - Observed: Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. At walk in cooler- sliced beef 45-47F at 2:45 to 47F at 3:30 ( cooling since 11:30) - food stored in large quantity and covered- at current rate of cooling food did not reach to 41F within 4 hours - operator moved to walk in freezer to quick chill. Priority: High Priority
03D-06-5
High Priority - Observed: Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. At dry storage shelf can of raid stored over water bottles- operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** Priority: High Priority
41-10-4
Intermediate - Observed: Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. At reach in cooler by server station gallon of milk opened more than 24 hours not date marked - operator date marked. **Corrected On-Site** Priority: Intermediate
02C-03-5
Intermediate - Observed: Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Priority: Intermediate
11-07-5
Intermediate - Observed: Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle of degreaser not labeled- operator labeled. **Corrected On-Site** Priority: Intermediate
41-17-4
Basic - Observed: Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes firstthroughout kitchen. Priority: Basic
36-06-4
Basic - Observed: Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Employee eating in prep/ dish area- operator moved employee. Priority: Basic
12B-02-4
Basic - Observed: Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee box of pastries stored over prep counter- operator removed. Employee AirPods stored over prep counter operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** Priority: Basic
40-06-5
Basic - Observed: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Cookline area soiled with grease in between equipment. **Corrected On-Site** Priority: Basic
23-03-4
Basic - Observed: Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Soiled damp wiping cloth on cutting boards and prep counter throughout restaurant- operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** Priority: Basic
21-12-4
32
Feb 29, 2024
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. At walk in cooler plastic thank you bag containing employee food stored on same shelf and next to ready to eat vegetables, operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-49-4
95
Aug 1, 2023
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observe at rear door in kitchen.. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-01: **Time Extended**
35B-01-4
95
Jul 19, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observe raw chicken above raw fish and beef. Operator placed chicken on lower shelf. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-20-5
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. Observe dishwasher Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm). **Warning**
22-41-4
Intermediate - Can opener soiled with food debris. **Warning**
22-02-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observe at rear door in kitchen.. **Warning**
35B-01-4
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. **Warning**
06-09-1
61
Mar 2, 2023
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 1 major violation.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Admin Complaint**
50-17-2
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food....raw beef above cut lemon in reach in cooler at kitchen,employee properly stored food **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature...raw chicken directly stored top of the raw salmon, raw chicken above fish , raw pork in reach in cooler . Employee properly stored food **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit...hot holding soup 132° in steam table being held less than four hours, after straining have 136° **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing...stored plates, buss pan in handwashing sink at kitchen, dishwashing area. Employee moved **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
50
Oct 26, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Insects, Rodents, and Animals Not Present
FL-38
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was El Palacio Del Mofongo last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at El Palacio Del Mofongo on file is from Feb 17, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at El Palacio Del Mofongo?
Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at El Palacio Del Mofongo.
How does El Palacio Del Mofongo compare to other restaurants in Royal Palm Beach?
El Palacio Del Mofongo most recently scored 33 out of 100, which is lower than the Royal Palm Beach average of 81.
Has El Palacio Del Mofongo's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at El Palacio Del Mofongo have averaged around eight violations per visit, up from roughly five earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at El Palacio Del Mofongo 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 Del Mofongo inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, El Palacio Del Mofongo is inspected around three times per year on average.
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