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EL PALACIO DE LOS FRIJOLES

15512 SW 72 ST, Miami, FL, 33193

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Most recent inspection

Date
August 28, 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)

  • 22-12-5Critical

    Metal stem-type thermometer soiled.

    High Priority - Metal stem-type thermometer soiled. Observed three soiled thermometers.

    High Priority

  • 41-27-4CriticalCorrected on site

    Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed.

    High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 400+ppm); Operator diluted, 2nd test Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 200ppm); **Corrected On-Site**

    High Priority

  • 36-37-5

    Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observe ceiling tiles not smooth in kitchen and front area.

    Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observe ceiling tiles not smooth in kitchen and front area.

    Basic

  • 24-08-4

    Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.

    Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed plastic food containers wet nesting on shelves at 3CS area.

    Basic

  • 14-11-5

    Equipment in poor repair.

    Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed broken door handle for RIC next to microwave and missing door handle for RIC near stove. Observed no drain plugs for 3CS, unable to clean and sanitize food equipment properly.

    Basic

  • 36-73-4

    Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris.

    Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed soiled floors under shelves of dry storage items in hallway.

    Basic

  • 36-17-5Corrected on site

    Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair.

    Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed broken floor tiles through kitchen area. **Corrected On-Site**

    Basic

  • 23-03-4Repeat

    Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.

    Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled door gaskets of reach on coolers. Observed accumulation of grease on hood filters of stove. Observed accumulation of soil for shelves of dry storage items in hallway and shelves at 3 CS housing clean food pans. **Repeat Violation**

    Basic

  • 21-09-4

    Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean.

    Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Observed on top of bucket water bucket near stove.

    Basic

  • 05-07-4

    Food thermometer(s) not calibrated according to manufacturer's specifications.

    Intermediate - Food thermometer(s) not calibrated according to manufacturer's specifications. Observed electronic probe thermometer reading at 40°F in 32°F ice water.

    Intermediate

  • 31A-11-4

    Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.

    Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed good particles inside handwashing sink near 3CS.

    Intermediate

  • 22-31-4

    Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment.

    Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed accumulation of rust for shelves of dry storage items in hallway and shelves at 3 CS housing clean food pans.

    Intermediate

  • 23-24-4

    Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles.

    Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed soiled with oil or grease on oven handles and on multiple RIC handles.

    Basic

  • 41-17-4

    Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.

    Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed no label on chemical spray bottle on top of 3CS. Per operator, it is degreaser.

    Intermediate

  • 14-45-4

    Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves.

    Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Observed cardboard box lining shelves under microwave.

    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.