El Palaso De Los Jugos

5522 Nw 163 St, Hialeah, FL 33014

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Aug 15, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Going back to 2022, El Palaso De Los Jugos has seven inspections in the public record. The newest entry in the record is dated Aug 15, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near two violations per visit.

Among Hialeah restaurants, the typical score is 76; El Palaso De Los Jugos is comfortably above that bar. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Aug 15, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed dirty utensil stored in hand sink, operator removed it. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-15: Observed standing water in hand sink. **Time Extended**

31A-11-4

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-15: Still observed **Time Extended**

10-08-5

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-15: Lid still open **Time Extended**

33-16-4

Jul 1, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.

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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cheese pizza with cold holding temperature of 87°F, for less than 4 hours as per operator.Operator placed in reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

03A-02-5

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed dirty utensil stored in hand sink, operator removed it. **Warning**

31A-11-4

Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Employees name Eliany with more than 2 months of being hired. **Warning**

53B-01-5

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. **Warning**

10-08-5

Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Warning**

33-16-4

Jun 19, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation.

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Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed plastic container inside hand wash sink. Operator removed container. **Corrected On-Site**

31A-11-4

Jul 18, 2024

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Aug 28, 2023

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 1 minor violation.

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Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature

FL-16

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Dec 20, 2022

Routine - Food

2 major violations.

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Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed blender in front of wash wash sink, operator removed it. **Corrected On-Site**

31A-09-4

Intermediate - 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. Provided foodborne poster to operator. **Corrective Action Taken**

11-07-5

Sep 26, 2022

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was El Palaso De Los Jugos last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at El Palaso De Los Jugos on file is from Aug 15, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

How does El Palaso De Los Jugos compare to other restaurants in Hialeah?

El Palaso De Los Jugos most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Hialeah average of 76.

Has El Palaso De Los Jugos' inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at El Palaso De Los Jugos have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at El Palaso 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 Palaso De Los Jugos inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, El Palaso De Los Jugos is inspected around two times per year on average.

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