EL PALACIO DE LOS JUGOS
1275 W 49 ST, Hialeah, FL, 33012
Most recent inspection
- Date
- August 26, 2026
- Type
- Routine - Food
- Result
- Inspection Completed - No Further Action
- Risk category
- Not reported
- Cited findings
- 8
- Jurisdiction
- Miami-Dade County (Miami), FL
Violations (8)
- 29-34-4CriticalRepeatCorrected on site
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb.
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed behind hand sink, treaded faucet no vacuum breaker. Operator installed vacuum breaker at the. Time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
High Priority
- 12A-05-4CriticalCorrected on site
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. Employee drank water a processed to engage in food preparation. no gloves changed or hand washing
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. Employee drank water a processed to engage in food preparation. no gloves changed or hand washing observed. Manager coached employee on proper hand washing and gloves use. **Corrected On-Site**
High Priority
- 08A-05-6CriticalCorrected on site
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed container with raw beef stored over try with sliced ham. Operator placed sliced ham tray on top shelf over raw beef. **Corrected On-Site**
High Priority
- 03B-01-6CriticalRepeatCorrected on site
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed on Warmer; bake chicken (125F - Hot Holding), cooked 90 minutes ago, according to cook. Operator placed bake chicken inside oven to reheat. Second temperature 30 minutes later bake chicken (168F - Hot Holding) **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
High Priority
- 12B-02-4Corrected on site
Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area.
Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed employee drinking at cook line. Manager coached employee about drinking and eating on authorized areas only. **Corrected On-Site**
Basic
- 14-11-5Repeat
Equipment in poor repair.
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets torn on reach in coolers. **Repeat Violation**
Basic
- 36-22-4Repeat
Floor area(s) covered with standing water.
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed at kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
Basic
- 12B-13-4Corrected on site
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers.
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed employee water bottle inside reaching cooler. Manager discarded employee drink. **Corrected On-Site**
Basic
Source: Miami-Dade County (Miami), FL health department. Data refreshed October 16, 2026. Results are shown in the health department's own wording. This record is provided for general information; confirm current status with the health department before relying on it.