El Palacio De Los Jugos
Last inspected: Apr 22, 2026
45
Score
Public records show 10 inspections at El Palacio De Los Jugos stretching back to 2022. The most recent report on file is from Apr 22, 2026. A high risk tier suggests the facility had a rough recent inspection, with multiple violations on record.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around nine violations each.
The pattern that stands out is “time/temperature control for safety food”, which has been cited five times.
By comparison, the average Hialeah facility scores 76, putting El Palacio De Los Jugos on the weaker side. Taken together, the history suggests a facility that has struggled with consistency.
10
Inspections
3
Critical latest
1
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 22, 2026
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef stored over smoked pork chops inside reach in cooler. Employee stored raw beef under smoked pork chops. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.observed at steamer baked chicken (125F - Hot Holding) placed 45 minutes ago according to to manager, chicken tray placed inside haven to reheat. 2nd temperature, baked chicken (167F - Reheating) **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed at juice station. **Repeat Violation**
29-34-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed on To go cooler, macaroni salad, pico de gallo containers prepared yesterday around 9:00 am, according to to manager, no date labeled.
02C-02-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed inside sugar, cup no handle. Manager discarded cup. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed at cook line. **Repeat Violation**
36-22-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw beef on top of stove utensils in water at 110F, operator turn burner on to heat up water.. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
10-07-4
Basic - Water draining onto floor surface. Observed hand sink leaking draining on the floor.
29-03-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed sugar containers not labeled. Manager labeled containers. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
02D-01-5
45
Oct 15, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw chicken in same container with raw lamb shanks inside walk in freezer. Operator stored raw chicken in a container on bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-17-6
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed no vacuum break in faucet behind back up wash sink in front of pork belly fryer.
29-34-4
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed on storage area dented cans with tomato paste 21 cans. **Repeat Violation**
01B-01-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed in walk in cooler a container with raw beef stored over a container with washed avocados. Operator removed avocados and stored in a different shelf away from raw animal proteins. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08A-05-6
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed knife stored in between prep table/ reach in cooler. Operator removed knife and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
10-17-4
Basic - In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment. Observed scoop inside container with sugar. Operator removed scoop from container. **Corrected On-Site**
10-02-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed wet towel below red cutting board in kitchen. Operator removed towel. **Corrected On-Site**
21-04-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed clean containers with old labels on drying rack above 3 compartment sink, fruit prep , cafeteria station. **Repeat Violation**
16-46-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed at storage area. **Repeat Violation**
42-01-4
43
Jan 17, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed two dented cans with tomato paste.
01B-01-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at warmer holding unit temperature 10:50 am cooked ground beef (127F - Hot Holding) according to manager placed 90 minutes ago. Employee reheated cooked ground beef beef at kitchen, 2 nd temperature 11:10 amcooked ground beef (167F - Hot Holding) **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed at juice station Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 200+ppm). Manager diluted sanitizer solution with more water, Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 100ppm) **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
41-27-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee engage in food preparation wearing wrist watches and gold chains, at serving lines.
13-07-4
Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Employee cleaned and sanitized scoop and stored in a clean surface. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-12-5
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed at grill station , tongs stored on oven handle door. **Repeat Violation**
10-20-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed rice scoop buried inside rice bucket. Manager stored scoop, properly. **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
Basic - Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. Observed at pizza station. Observed single serve unwrapped spoons not inverted. Manager stored spoons properly spoons.. **Corrected On-Site**
25-02-4
50
Aug 13, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed two employees certificates expired. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-13: Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed two employees certificates expired. **Time Extended**
53B-14-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a cup with no handle inside container to dispense dry split peas. Operator discarded the cup. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-13: Observed a cup with no handle inside container to dispense dry split peas. **Time Extended**
14-01-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles soiled with food stains and dust. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-13: Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles soiled with food stains and dust. **Time Extended**
36-34-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filter soiled. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-13: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filter soiled. **Time Extended**
23-03-4
78
Aug 12, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 11 minor violations.
View 16 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed shell eggs stored over sliced ham At reach in cooler. Observed raw pork stored over cooked boniato at walk in cooler. Manager stored the shell eggs on the bottom shelf of reach in cooler and stored the sliced ham on other shelf away from raw food . **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed yellow rice (115F - Hot Holding) at kitchen area, storage hot holding by kitchen beef and vegetables (120F - Hot Holding); cooked yuca (120F - Hot Holding); oxtail (129F - Hot Holding); cooked potatoes (90F - Hot Holding); pork ribs (120F - Hot Holding), according to to manager food was prepared 2 hours ago. Manager moved food containers to kitchen to reheat to 165F. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed two employees certificates expired. **Warning**
53B-14-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed at pizza station hand sink blocked with case of Gatorade. **Warning**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed bowl stored inside hand wash sink, manager using hand sink as dump sink. Observed an employee washing a cloth at hand wash sink. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31A-11-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed ice cream scoop inside cup with water at ice cream station. Manager discarded water and stored scoop inside dipper well. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-07-4
Basic - Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Observed flans inside at reach in cooler for customer self-service lacking minimum labeling information. **Warning**
02D-03-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At preparation area next to three compartment sink. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filter soiled. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed a bottle of water inside walk in cooler. Employee discarded bottle. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12B-13-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed at front counter area and kitchen area, towels not stored inside sanitizing solution between uses. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
21-12-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed sugar not labeled at coffee station. Manager labeled sugar container. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
02D-01-5
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed at pizza station standing water on the floor. **Warning**
36-22-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a cup with no handle inside container to dispense dry split peas. Operator discarded the cup. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
14-01-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles soiled with food stains and dust. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed scoop inside chocolate powder touching the product. Manager stored scoop properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
10-01-5
32
Mar 15, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
55
Aug 24, 2023
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
86
Aug 23, 2023
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 1 major violation. 12 minor violations.
View 18 violations
High Priority - Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed at cooking line, Employees touched his arms and chest and the engaged in food ore without washing his hands. **Warning**
12A-10-4
High Priority - Employee used tobacco, ate, or drank then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed At kitchen area employee eating, then engaged in food preparation with out washing his hands. **Warning**
12A-05-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over container with sliced cooked pork inside reach in cooler. Manager moved sliced pork to top shelf over raw shell eggs. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. On top of counter at kitchen garlic in oil (85F - Cold Holding) prepare two hours ago according to manager. Inside walk in cooler, Observed raw chicken (54F -cold holding); cooked red beans (54F - Cold Holding); black beans (54F - Cold Holding); breaded raw chicken (54F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (56F - Cold Holding); raw pork (51F - Cold Holding); sausage (54F - Cold Holding) inside walk in cooler. According to manager door was left open while organizing cooler. Manager started to move the products to the walk in freezer for rapid cooling. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **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 at front steam table chicken quarter legs (122F - Hot Holding); beef ribs (125F - Hot Holding); Cooked calamari (125F Hot Holding) prepared 90 minutes ago according manager. Employee took items to kitchen to reheat. 45 minutes later chicken quarter legs (168F - Reheating ); beef ribs (169F - Reheating ); Cooked calamari (169F-Reheating) **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observe hand wash sink blocked by trash can in kitchen area. Employee moved trash can away from hand wash sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-09-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at pizza station. **Warning**
14-09-4
Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed employees drinking water and eating At kitchen prep area. **Warning**
12B-02-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl inside garlic and oil mixture at prep table. **Warning**
14-01-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed cook no hair protection at kitchen. Employee put a hair net on head. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
13-03-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets in food warmer unit in disrepair at kitchen. **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed on kitchen and preparation area water on the floor. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-22-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed at juice station, Employee stored ice scoop properly with handle upwards. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-08-5
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed at cafeteria. Employee moved tongs from oven door handle. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
10-20-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils stored in standing water 131F at red station steam table. Operator raised the burner temperature. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
10-07-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels in clean containers at ware washing area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
16-46-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed boxes of single serve cups stored on the floor at storage area. **Warning**
25-05-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed inside reach in cooler at kitchen. **Warning**
29-49-6
23
Mar 23, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit Observed fried rice (125F - Hot Holding) At kitchen. According to cook out for about 45 minutes. Cook put fried rice on wok to reheat. 30 minutes later fried rice (167F - Reheating) **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed plastic jar stored inside hand wash sink. Employee removed plastic jar from inside hand wash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Employee removed tongs from oven door. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - In-use utensil used with moist food stored in running water with insufficient velocity to flush food particles away. Manager turned water on for dipperwell. **Corrected On-Site**
10-03-4
Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed chlorine sanitizer at 25 ppm at pizza area . Manager added chlorine to sanitizer mix Chlorine 100 ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
21-07-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed inside walk in cooler.
36-22-4
64
Aug 11, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-11: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed walk in freezer gasket disrepair. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-11: At the time of the callback inspection observed walk in freezer gasket disrepair. **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-11: **Time Extended**
16-46-4
82
Frequently Asked Questions
When was El Palacio De Los Jugos last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at El Palacio De Los Jugos on file is from Apr 22, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at El Palacio De Los Jugos?
Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at El Palacio De Los Jugos.
How does El Palacio De Los Jugos compare to other restaurants in Hialeah?
El Palacio De Los Jugos most recently scored 45 out of 100, which is lower than the Hialeah average of 76.
Has El Palacio De Los Jugos' inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at El Palacio De Los Jugos have averaged around nine violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at El Palacio De Los Jugos means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is El Palacio De Los Jugos inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, El Palacio De Los Jugos is inspected around three times per year on average.
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