El Palenque Night Club

1115 Nw 22 Ave, Miami, FL 331252738

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Dec 17, 2024

Score

Low Risk

Public records show four inspections at El Palenque Night Club stretching back to 2022. El Palenque Night Club was last inspected on Dec 17, 2024. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around two violations lately and about five violations before that.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable”, showing up two times.

The city-wide average for Miami sits at 74, putting El Palenque Night Club on the better side of that line. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Dec 17, 2024

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed white cutting board on prep table with cut marks and no longer cleanable. **Repeat Violation**

14-09-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gasket near prep table soiled. **Repeat Violation**

23-03-4

Jan 9, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 5 minor violations.

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Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand wash sink near three compartment sink. Operator restocked. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

31B-02-4

Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed women's waste receptacle not covered in women's public bathroom. **Repeat Violation**

32-12-5

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed white cutting board in kitchen with cut marks and no longer cleanable. **Repeat Violation**

14-09-4

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gasket torn next to prep table. **Repeat Violation**

14-11-5

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gasket near prep table soiled.

23-03-4

Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed reach in cooler shelves with rust next to prep table.

14-33-4

Mar 3, 2023

Routine - Food

4 minor violations.

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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bathroom facility in disrepair. Observed door handle in woman's bathroom is loose and also observed door handle is missing at the men's bathroom . **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-03: Bathroom facility in disrepair. Observed door handle in woman's bathroom is loose and also observed door handle is missing at the men's bathroom . **Time Extended**

32-05-4

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed at the woman's bathroom. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-03: Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed at the woman's bathroom. **Time Extended**

32-12-5

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gasket torn. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-03: Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gasket torn. **Time Extended**

14-11-5

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at the door next to the ice machine. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-03: Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at the door next to the ice machine. **Time Extended**

35B-01-4

Sep 22, 2022

Routine - Food

6 minor violations.

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Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used

FL-32

Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved

FL-35

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed

FL-50

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Frequently Asked Questions

When was El Palenque Night Club last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at El Palenque Night Club on file is from Dec 17, 2024. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at El Palenque Night Club?

Across the inspection record, “cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at El Palenque Night Club.

How does El Palenque Night Club compare to other restaurants in Miami?

El Palenque Night Club most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Miami average of 74.

Has El Palenque Night Club's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at El Palenque Night Club have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly five earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at El Palenque Night Club 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 Palenque Night Club inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, El Palenque Night Club is inspected around two times per year on average.

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