PALENQUE RESTAURANT 5
2200 PALM AVE, Hialeah, FL, 33010
Most recent inspection
- Date
- April 23, 2026
- Type
- Routine - Food
- Result
- Inspection Completed - No Further Action
- Risk category
- Not reported
- Cited findings
- 15
- Jurisdiction
- Miami-Dade County (Miami), FL
Violations (15)
- 12A-07-5Critical
Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food.
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee put on gloves without washing hands after drinking water. Discussed with employee proper hand washing procedures.
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 raw chicken stored over tuna cans inside walk in cooler. Operator placed chicken under. **Corrected On-Site**
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 on garlic in oil (73F - Cold Holding) prep table at across cook line. Operator prepared ice bath for rapid cooling. Observed at pizza station cheese (71F - Cold Holding) as per operator for less than 4 hrs. Operator placed inside walk in cooler for rapid cooling. **Corrective Action Taken**
High Priority
- 03B-01-6CriticalRepeat
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 Black beans (90F - Hot Holding) on table across cook line. As per operator for less than 4 hrs. Operator placed on stove for reheating. **Repeat Violation**
High Priority
- 10-17-4
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment.
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed 3 knives stored between ice bin and metal archive drawers at bar. Operator removed the knives. **Corrective Action Taken**
Basic
- 21-04-4RepeatCorrected on site
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed across cook line. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
Basic
- 02D-01-5Repeat
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed sugar inside plastic container without label on shelve next to kitchen back exit. **Repeat Violation**
Basic
- 16-37-1
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Intermediate
- 53A-05-6
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/
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/ Observed 6 food employees without CFM present.
Intermediate
- 31B-03-4
No soap provided at handwash sink.
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed next to kitchen entrance.
Intermediate
- 31B-04-4
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at women and men room.
Basic
- 27-16-4
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink.
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed by kitchen entrance.
Intermediate
- 29-11-4
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle.
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed water leaking from plumbing under hand sink at kitchen entrance.
Basic
- 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 employee phone next to clean plates on shelves across cook line. Operator removed.
Basic
- 10-12-5
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses.
Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed on top of ice machine.
Basic
Earlier inspections on file
Source: Miami-Dade County (Miami), FL health department. Data refreshed October 13, 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.