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PALENQUE RESTAURANT 5

2200 PALM AVE, Hialeah, FL, 33010

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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.