Palenque Restaurant #4
Last inspected: Nov 4, 2025
67
Score
The health department has logged seven inspections at Palenque Restaurant #4, the earliest from 2022. On Nov 4, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.
The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around 10 violations to closer to six violations per visit over the last few inspections.
When inspectors have written things up, “no chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer” has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.
The city-wide average sits at 74, which Palenque Restaurant #4's 67 doesn't quite reach. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
7
Inspections
0
Critical latest
3
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 4, 2025
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade soiled.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed boxes on top of the hand washing sink located in the trailer, observed plastic containers on top of the hand sink located next to the three compartment sink.
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed sugar container no chlorine test kit onsite.
16-37-1
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed cellphone on top of the prep table.
40-06-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cases of spaghetti sauce, containers of spaghetti stored on the walk in cooler floor.
08B-38-4
67
Feb 19, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
78
Sep 13, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 5 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cheese (78F - Cold Holding) at room temperature at cook line. As per employee, for approximately 1 hour. Discussed maximum cold holding temperature with employee and advised employee to place product inside reach in cooler or submerge container in ice. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-13: Observed cheese (77F - Cold Holding) at room temperature at cook line. As per employee, for less than 1 hour. **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Observed Vacuum breaker missing on splitter added to hose bib at mop sink. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-13: Observed Vacuum breaker missing on splitter added to hose bib at mop sink. **Time Extended**
29-34-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at hand sink at kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-13: Observed no soap at hand sink at kitchen. **Time Extended**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade soiled with old food debris. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-13: Observed can opener blade soiled with old food debris. **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed plastic container stored over hand sink at kitchen. Observed container of dish soap stored inside hand sink at remote storage trailer. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-13: Observed plastic bottle of dish soap stored inside hand sink at remote walk in cooler. **Time Extended**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-13: No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Time Extended**
16-37-1
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved for establishment previously licensed by the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Service or the Department of Health. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed establishment added food storage and preparation trailer behind building containing 2 preparation tables, 2 reach in coolers and walk in cooler. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-13: Observed establishment added food storage and preparation trailer behind building containing 2 preparation tables, 2 reach in coolers and walk in cooler. **Admin Complaint**
51-12-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Observed air conditioning vent soiled at remote storage/preparation room. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-13: Observed air conditioning vent soiled at remote storage/preparation room. **Time Extended**
36-34-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed self closing mechanism detached at back exit door. Observed door opened during inspection at remote food storage and preparation trailer. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-13: Observed back door opened at time of call back inspection. **Time Extended**
35B-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Observed marinara sauce, olives, pineapple and peppers stored inside aluminum single service containers inside preparation cooler. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-13: Observed marinara sauce, olives, pineapple and peppers stored inside aluminum single service containers inside preparation cooler. **Time Extended**
25-32-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand washing sign at hand sink at remote preparation trailer. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-13: Observed no hand washing sign at hand sink at remote preparation trailer. **Time Extended**
31B-04-4
37
Jul 8, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 4 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
23
Oct 17, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed degreaser bottle on top of shelves near salt container located at back kitchen. Employee removed it. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
16-37-1
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towel 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 bottle soap. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employees beverages cup stored at preparation area. Employee removed them and placed them at employee area. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee engaged in food preparation without hair restraint.
13-03-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed mozzarella boxes stored on the floor at walk in cooler located behind beverages area.
08B-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled hood system.
23-03-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed towels on top of preparation table near cooking line. Employee placed them inside sanitizer bucket. **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
50
Sep 13, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 5 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
35
Oct 19, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
61
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Palenque Restaurant #4 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Palenque Restaurant #4 on file is from Nov 4, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Palenque Restaurant #4?
Across the inspection record, “no chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Palenque Restaurant #4.
How does Palenque Restaurant #4 compare to other restaurants in Miami?
Palenque Restaurant #4 most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Miami average of 74.
Has Palenque Restaurant #4's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Palenque Restaurant #4 have averaged around six violations per visit, down from roughly 10 earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Palenque Restaurant #4 means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Palenque Restaurant #4 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Palenque Restaurant #4 is inspected around two times per year on average.
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