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PALENQUE RESTAURANT #2, LLC

5485 PALM AVENUE, Hialeah, FL, 33012

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Most recent inspection

Date
August 19, 2026
Type
Routine - Food
Result
Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Risk category
Not reported
Cited findings
11
Jurisdiction
Miami-Dade County (Miami), FL

Violations (11)

  • 12A-07-5Critical

    Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Coached employee on proper procedures.

    High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Coached employee on proper procedures.

    High Priority

  • 03A-02-5Critical

    Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.

    High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed shredded mozzarella (69F - Cold Holding) on preparation table, as per operator less than 1 hour. Operator moved to reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**

    High Priority

  • 40-06-5

    Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items.

    Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed speaker stored on top of cutting board at kitchen area.

    Basic

  • 16-13-5

    Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized.

    Basic - Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. Observed soap in the middle compartment. Coached operator on proper set up 3 compartment sink.

    Basic

  • 10-07-4

    In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.

    Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed ice scoop in standing water at 91°F at front counter.

    Basic

  • 25-32-4Repeat

    Reuse of single-service or single-use articles.

    Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Observed reuse an empty can to stored tomato sauce. **Repeat Violation**

    Basic

  • 42-01-4

    Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.

    Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.

    Basic

  • 31B-03-4

    No soap provided at handwash sink.

    Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed next to ice machine.

    Intermediate

  • 36-34-5

    Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.

    Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed dust accumulated on vents at kitchen area.

    Basic

  • 31B-05-4

    Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels.

    Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Observed next to ice machine.

    Intermediate

  • 12B-07-4

    Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.

    Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed personal drink stored on top of cutting board at kitchen area.

    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.