Palenque Restaurant #7
Last inspected: Jul 30, 2025
70
Score
Palenque Restaurant #7 appears in inspection records five times, starting in 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Jul 30, 2025. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around six violations each.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “no paper towels”, showing up two times.
By comparison, the average Medley facility scores 81, putting Palenque Restaurant #7 on the weaker side. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
5
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jul 30, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels in dispenser next to three compartment sink across from grill. **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Observed no choking poster during inspection. Provide operator choking poster via email.
51-13-4
Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.
51-18-6
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gasket at walk in cooler soiled with debris. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed multiple cases of mozzarella cheese stored on the floor of the walk in cooler at the kitchen area.
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup at reach in freezer at front counter.
14-69-4
70
Nov 20, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
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Jun 15, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs over sauces inside Walk in cooler. Operator stored products correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed shredded cheese boxes stored on Walk in cooler floor. Operator removed boxes from floor. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed sugar container by coffee machine at front counter. Operator labeled container. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic cup stored inside shredded cheese container in freezer of cook line. Operator removed cup. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
74
Mar 15, 2023
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
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. Poster provided via email.
11-27-4
Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
53A-05-6
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. Form provided via email. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
53B-05-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed in a container of sugar it the preparation area. The chef removed it. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed by the walk-in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
36-32-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed a stainless steel container with sugar at the coffee station not labeled. Observed several plastic containers with different products not labeled in the preparation area.
02D-01-5
58
Aug 10, 2022
Food-Licensing Inspection
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at the front line sink, ware washing area and men's room.
31B-03-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at sink next to the triple sink.Also observed in the ladies room.
31B-02-4
Basic - No waste receptacle installed at handwash sink provided with disposable towels.
33-38-4
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed two tiles in the ware washing area.
36-37-5
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed over the top of the walk in cooler.
36-36-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed in front of the water heater.
36-32-5
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed under the front counter.
36-17-5
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Palenque Restaurant #7 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Palenque Restaurant #7 on file is from Jul 30, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Palenque Restaurant #7?
Across the inspection record, “no paper towels” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Palenque Restaurant #7.
How does Palenque Restaurant #7 compare to other restaurants in Medley?
Palenque Restaurant #7 most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Medley average of 81.
Has Palenque Restaurant #7's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Palenque Restaurant #7 have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Palenque Restaurant #7 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 #7 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Palenque Restaurant #7 is inspected around two times per year on average.
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