El Palacios De Los Frijoles
Last inspected: Dec 3, 2025
82
Score
Inspectors have visited El Palacios De Los Frijoles 12 times, with records going back to 2023. The most recent visit was on Dec 3, 2025. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around 11 violations to closer to three violations per visit over the last few inspections.
“Time/temperature control for safety food cold held” comes up most often, recorded four times in the inspection record.
El Palacios De Los Frijoles' latest score of 82 sits above the Hialeah average of 76. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
12
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 3, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Operator paid the license over the phone. Confirmation number 357472703. **Corrective Action Taken**
50-17-3
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed plastic containers with onions on kitchen floor.
08B-38-4
82
Aug 21, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Instructed operator regarding the hand washing procedure. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-27-4
Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed employee washed hand on three compartment sink.
12A-03-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. Observed employee washing dishes without sanitation step. Instructed operator regarding the ware washing procedure. **Corrective Action Taken**
16-13-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
42-01-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
67
Dec 12, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed degreaser bottles on preparation table, operator properly stored it. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed plastic container storage in hand wash sink. Operator removed it. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed degreaser in spray bottle with no label.
41-17-4
70
Aug 14, 2024
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed bathroom door in kitchen area not self closing. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-14: Observed bathroom door in kitchen area not self closing. **Time Extended**
32-04-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup up in reach in freezers in kitchen area **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-14: . Ice buildup up in reach in freezers in kitchen area **Time Extended**
14-69-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood system above fryer and stove soiled. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-14: Observed hood system above fryer and stove soiled. **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-14: Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface **Time Extended**
14-17-4
82
Aug 13, 2024
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 3 major violations. 17 minor violations.
View 24 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw beef over plantains in walk in cooler **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08A-04-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed reach in cooler in kitchen area Ambient Temperature reading 55F. Chimmichurri (72F - Cold Holding); Pork Chop (60F - Cold Holding); marinated chicken (57F - Cold Holding); raw beef (60F - Cold Holding); chicharron (68F - Cold Holding) As per operator food was in cooler for more than four hours. Observed in walk in cooler Beef (55F - Cold Holding); Heavy Cream (47F - Cold Holding); soup with pork (95F - Cold Holding); plantains (55F - Cold Holding); pineapple 48 (55F - Cold Holding) ambient temperature reading 56. As per operator, food has been in walk in for more than 4 hours. Observed at Reach in cooler on top of prep table: shredded cheese (55F - Cold Holding); Chroizo (60F - Cold Holding); eggs (60F - Cold Holding) as per operator, food has been there longer than 4 hours. **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed reach in cooler in kitchen area Ambient Temperature reading 55F. Chimmichurri (72F - Cold Holding); Pork Chop (60F - Cold Holding); marinated chicken (57F - Cold Holding); raw beef (60F - Cold Holding); chicharron (68F - Cold Holding) As per operator food was in cooler for more than four hours. Observed in walk in cooler Beef (55F - Cold Holding); Heavy Cream (47F - Cold Holding); soup with pork (95F - Cold Holding); plantains (55F - Cold Holding); pineapple 48 (55F - Cold Holding) ambient temperature reading 56. As per operator, food has been in walk in for more than 4 hours. Observed at Reach in cooler on top of prep table: shredded cheese (55F - Cold Holding); Chroizo (60F - Cold Holding); eggs (60F - Cold Holding) As per operator, food has been there longer than 4 hours **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed spray chemicals stored with sugar packets. Coached employee to remove chemicals and place in safe location, employee complied. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board soiled **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Inadequate number/capacity of cold holding units to maintain time/temperature control for safety food at proper temperatures. Observed that establishment does not have enough coolers or space to maintain food at cold temperatures. **Warning**
04-02-4
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. **Warning**
05-08-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Warning**
42-01-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wiping cloth on prep table behind front counter, no sanitizer bucket. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
21-12-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed containers of sugar and croutons with no label. Advised operator to label food when removed from original container. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
02D-01-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup up in reach in freezers in kitchen area **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-69-4
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed bathroom door in kitchen area not self closing. **Warning**
32-04-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowls used as scoop for beans and rice. Coached operator and cook for proper items to use as scoop. Operator removed bowls and put in scoops with handles in containers. Corrected On-Site** **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
14-01-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed soiled door handles of ovens **Warning**
23-24-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed sheet trays, pots and pans not inverted in kitchen area on prep tables and underneath stoves. Coached operator on proper storage techniques. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
24-05-4
Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed ambient temperature of walk in cooler at 53F. Following food items stored in walk in: Beef (55F - Cold Holding); Heavy Cream (47F - Cold Holding); soup with pork (95F - Cold Holding); plantains (55F - Cold Holding); pineapple 48 (55F - Cold Holding) Ambient temperature of reach in cooler 55F. The following food items are located in reach in cooler: Observed reach in cooler in kitchen area Ambient Temperature reading 55F. Chimmichurri (72F - Cold Holding); Pork Chop (60F - Cold Holding); marinated chicken (57F - Cold Holding); raw beef (60F - Cold Holding); chicharron (68F - Cold Holding) As per operator food was in cooler for more than four hours. Observed Reach in top of prep table: shredded cheese (55F - Cold Holding); Chroizo (60F - Cold Holding); eggs (60F - Cold Holding) **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-74-7
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed cook with no hair restraint. **Warning**
13-03-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed pots not inverted underneath stove with water inside of them. Operator removed pots and put in sink to be washed rinsed and sanitized again. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
24-08-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed crates of vegetables on the floor **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no handwashing sign in employee bathroom. **Warning**
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood system above fryer and stove soiled. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed frozen chicken ambient thawing on three compartment sink. Advised operator and cook the proper method for thawing, chicken was moved to sink with cold running water. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
06-01-5
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Warning**
14-17-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed reach in cooler leaking into container on floor. **Warning**
29-11-4
17
Feb 6, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken over raw beef inside reach in cooler, operator properly stored it.
08A-20-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed cooked soup, cooked beans with not cover. Operator properly covered. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed multiple wet wiping towel on top of preparation table, operator stored inside chlorine sanitation solutions at 100 ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
74
Sep 15, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jul 19, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Manager name Juan Carlos. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-13: At the time of callback inspection not certified manager provided **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-19: At the time of callback inspection not manager certificate provided for Juan Carlos. **Time Extended**
53A-01-7
90
Jul 13, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed soup (48F - Cold Holding); beans (47F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken (48F - Cold Holding) for less than 4 hours as per operator. Operator moved the food items to reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-13: At the time of callback inspection observed white rice (48°F - Cold Holding); beef (47°F - Cold Holding). **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Manager name Juan Carlos. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-13: At the time of callback inspection not certified manager provided **Time Extended**
53A-01-7
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed walk in cooler with ambient temperature of 50 F. Food items stored inside soup (48F - Cold Holding); beans (47F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken (48F - Cold Holding). **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-13: At the time of callback inspection observed walk in cooler with ambient temperature of 50°F. **Admin Complaint**
14-11-5
74
Jul 11, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed soup (48°F - Cold Holding); beans (47°F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken (48°F - Cold Holding) for less than 4 hours as per operator. Operator moved the food items to reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
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. **Warning**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Manager name Juan Carlos. **Warning**
53A-01-7
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed walk in cooler with ambient temperature of 50° F. Food items stored inside soup (48°F - Cold Holding); beans (47°F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken (48°F - Cold Holding). **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. **Warning**
22-16-4
64
Apr 19, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Apr 11, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
3 critical violations. 3 major violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed beef (53°F - Cold Holding); cooked pork (52°F - Cold Holding); raw chop pork (54°F - Cold Holding); raw shell eggs (50°F - Cold Holding); cheese (51°F - Cold Holding, for more than 4 hours as per operator. **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed beef (53°F - Cold Holding); cooked pork (52°F - Cold Holding); raw chop pork (54°F - Cold Holding); raw shell eggs (50°F - Cold Holding); cheese (51°F - Cold Holding, for more than 4 hours as per operator. **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed beef (53°F - Cold Holding); cooked pork (52°F - Cold Holding); raw chop pork (54°F - Cold Holding); raw shell eggs (50°F - Cold Holding); cheese (51°F - Cold Holding) located at the front line, for less than 4 hours as per operator. **Warning**
03B-01-6
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. **Warning**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle with degreaser without label. **Warning**
41-17-4
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. **Warning**
11-27-4
47
Frequently Asked Questions
When was El Palacios De Los Frijoles last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at El Palacios De Los Frijoles on file is from Dec 3, 2025. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at El Palacios De Los Frijoles?
Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at El Palacios De Los Frijoles.
How does El Palacios De Los Frijoles compare to other restaurants in Hialeah?
El Palacios De Los Frijoles most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Hialeah average of 76.
Has El Palacios De Los Frijoles' inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at El Palacios De Los Frijoles have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly 11 earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at El Palacios De Los Frijoles 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 Palacios De Los Frijoles inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, El Palacios De Los Frijoles is inspected around five times per year on average.
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