Palo Quemao
Last inspected: Apr 14, 2026
25
Score
Palo Quemao, located at 350 Ne 24 St Unit 109 in Miami, FL, underwent a high-risk inspection on April 14, 2026, with a score of 25. This inspection identified 4 critical, 6 major, and 4 minor violations. Previous inspections for Palo Quemao have also predominantly been high-risk.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
6
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 14, 2026
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 6 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken over raw shell eggs inside walk in cooler. **Warning**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed on shelve over cook line blood sausage (85F - Hot Holding); chicharron (88F - Hot Holding). As per operator for less than 4 hrs. Observed at steam table beef soup (129F - Hot Holding); soup veggies (120F - Hot Holding) as per operator for less than 4 hrs. **Warning**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed inside walk in cooler sweet plantains (49F - Cold Holding). As per operator since the day before. **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed inside walk in cooler sweet plantains (49F - Cold Holding). As per operator since the day before. **Warning**
01B-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed plastic lid and plastic container inside hand sink at kitchen. Operator removed. Observed silicon mat stored I side hand sink at bar area. Operator removed the item. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-11-4
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/ Operator arrived during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
53A-05-6
Intermediate - No hot running water at three-compartment sink. Observed water at kitchen 81F. Observed water at bar area 82F. **Warning**
27-06-4
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. Observed As per operator food employees Alison, Bismar, Marilu, Lucson, Yoli, Maria Fernanda have been hired for less than 60 days no proof of employee agreement. **Warning**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Observed at kitchen. Operator fixed paper towel dispenser. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-05-4
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed at kitchen 81F. Observed at bar area 81F. **Warning**
27-16-4
Basic - No hot running water at mop sink. Observed water at 80F. **Warning**
27-10-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed small bowls on shelve over steam table not inverted. Operator inverted. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
25-06-4
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed corvina still inside package I side walk in cooler. As per operator for less than 4 hrs. Operator started to remove fish from package. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
06-09-1
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee water next to single service on shelve over steam table. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12B-07-4
25
Nov 7, 2025
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed plastic bowl and towels inside Hand sink across cook line. Operator removed the items. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
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/ Operator arrived during inspection.
53A-05-6
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. On across cook line. Operator provided. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
05-08-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed white cutting board next to cook line. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee bottled water next to single service over steam table. Operator removed the water. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed bottled water stored on floor behind bar.
08B-38-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed next to cook line.
29-49-6
Basic - Walk-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
22-16-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed sugar inside plastic container across cook line without label.
02D-01-5
50
May 16, 2025
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 employee named Andrea with expired certificate. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-16: Observed employee named Andrea with expired certificate. **Time Extended**
53B-14-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-16: **Time Extended**
14-17-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed flip top reach in cooler with gaskets soiled. Observed walk in cooler fan covers with accumulated dust. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-16: Observed walk in cooler fan covers with accumulated dust. **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-16: **Time Extended**
14-09-4
78
Apr 2, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw beef over raw snapper stored in the walk in cooler. Operator stored properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-20-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. In the kitchen. **Warning**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. In the kitchen. Operator placed new soap bottle. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Observed handwashing sink at the front counter removed and replaced with a 3 compartment sink. **Warning**
31A-04-4
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 employee named Andrea with expired certificate. **Warning**
53B-14-5
Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Warning**
14-17-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Warning**
14-09-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed caldo de sopa and yuca containers stored on the floor in the kitchen. **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed flip top reach in cooler with gaskets soiled. Observed walk in cooler fan covers with accumulated dust. **Warning**
23-03-4
47
Oct 7, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken stored over raw beef inside walk in cooler.
08A-20-5
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. Discussed and provided via email to manager. **Repeat Violation**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed utensils stored inside hand sink at kitchen. Employee removed the items. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed foam containers not inverted on shelve over reach in cooler.
25-06-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed scoops inside standing water 86F on steam table.
10-07-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed inside reach in freezer at prep area.
14-69-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler.
29-49-6
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed hot water handle broken at kitchen hand sink.
14-11-5
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed ceiling tiles missing at kitchen.
36-36-4
52
May 6, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed 7 large packs of raw beef (49-51F - Cold Holding) stored on prep table in kitchen. Employee moved items to walk-in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. A container of raw shell eggs stored over a container of cooked pork in walk-in cooler. Employee rearranged items to prevent cross contamination.
08A-05-6
High Priority - Employee washed hands with cold water. The only handwash sink in kitchen has a broken hot water switch and unable to utilize hot water. Observed employee washed hands in this sink with water temped 73 F.
12A-19-4
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.
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board stained on cook line.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a cooking utensil stored in handwash sink in kitchen. Employee removed. Observed a bucket with soap water stored in handwash sink at front service counter.
31A-11-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. A bag of rice and multiple cases of fry oils stored on floor in dry storage area.
08B-38-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
51-13-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand wash sign worn and unable to read at front service counter's handwash sink.
31B-04-4
41
Apr 29, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-29: **Time Extended**
11-27-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Observed fake Servsafe certificate. Sebastian Garcia certificate number 96950500017, inspector went to Servsafe website and entered in certificate number and employee name, no records found. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-29: Still observed no new manager certificate provided. Sebastian Garcia. number 96950500017. Servsafe certificate. **Time Extended**
53A-01-7
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Wooden shelves by Three compartment sink not sealed. - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-29: **Time Extended**
14-47-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. In chest freezer in back storage room. - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-29: **Time Extended**
14-69-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Chest reach in freezer gasket in disrepair in storage prep room. Cutting board on reach in cooler inn Kicthen with deep cut marks. Wooden boards used for serving steaks some are becoming cracked. - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-29: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. On the chest reach in freezer lid in storage room. - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-29: **Time Extended**
14-71-4
67
Jan 29, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 10 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 20 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. beef 1 hour (57F - Cold Holding) item sitting on top of freezer in storage room, operator stated item was going to be prepped later, he placed item in walk in cooler. chicken (45F - Cold Holding) item in walk in cooler.
03A-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw Beef over cilantro in walk in cooler. Raw chicken over raw shell eggs
08A-05-6
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed approximately 3 flies flying around wine bottles behind bar.
35A-02-6
Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Cooked potatoes cooling for 1 hour at 108 sitting at room temperature in prep room. Operator moved item in walk in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
03D-15-4
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.
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on reach in cooler in kitchen heavily stained.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Tongs in Handwash sink in kitchen, owner moved. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Observed fake Servsafe certificate. Sebastian Garcia certificate number 96950500017, inspector went to Servsafe website and entered in certificate number and employee name, no records found. **Warning**
53A-01-7
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Utilizing chlorine bleach.
16-37-1
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Handwash sink in kitchen, owner placed towels by sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
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.
11-26-1
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Only observed 2 certificates 3 other employees working longer than 60 days no certificates, all other employees are new.
53B-13-5
Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Establishment serving steak cooked to order (medium rare, medium etc.) inspector provided copy operator posted. **Corrected On-Site**
02B-02-5
Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. On the chest reach in freezer lid in storage room.
14-71-4
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee food on top shelf in reach in cooler behind bar, operator labeled and moved item to the bottom. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-49-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Chest reach in freezer gasket in disrepair in storage prep room. Cutting board on reach in cooler inn Kicthen with deep cut marks. Wooden boards used for serving steaks some are becoming cracked.
14-11-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. In chest freezer in back storage room.
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Wooden shelves by Three compartment sink not sealed.
14-47-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hoods above cooking equipment in kitchen.
23-03-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Reach in cooler in corner of kitchen.
29-49-6
17
Jan 10, 2023
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
64
Aug 23, 2022
Complaint Full
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 sausage stored above ready to eat plantains. Owner rearranged for proper storage. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee cell phone stored on top of dry spice container. Employee removed. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed buckets of food stored on the floor, owner rearranged for proper storage. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-47-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils in standing water 83°F. Owner discarded water. **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4
74
Aug 11, 2022
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed several items stored on the floor in walk in cooler. Manager rearranged for items to be stored properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. In tomato salad, manager removed utensil. **Corrected On-Site**
10-06-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled with grease.
23-03-4
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