PALENQUE RESTAURANT #2, LLC
5485 PALM AVENUE, Hialeah, FL, 33012
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.