๐Ÿชฐ1,203,697 violations tracked across 67 Florida counties

EL PALACIO BUFFET

7403 S ORANGE BLOSSOM TRL, ORLANDO, FL 32809

License #5806980

๐ŸŒฎ Mexican/Latin โ„น๏ธ
Latest inspection
October 7, 2026 ยท 27 findings ยท 5 critical
Complaint Full (follow-up)
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Inspections on file
27
Clean inspections
0
Callback visits
0
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None on file yet

The latest inspection on October 7, 2026 shows 27 observation rows: 5 critical, 2 major, and 20 minor.

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  • Disposition: Call Back - Extension given, pending
  • [01B-14-4] Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale. 2 broken in single door reach in cooler across from fryer on cooks line
  • [14-09-4] Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
  • [14-11-5] Equipment in poor repair. Cracked lexons on clean item shelf
  • [24-08-4] Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Under prep shelf next to oven
  • [32-05-4] Bathroom facility in disrepair. Faucet closet to door in mens restroom Middle stall out of order in womans restroom
  • [36-37-5] Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Kitchen
  • [36-73-4] Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Kitchen
  • [36-17-5] Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Throughout kitchen
  • [36-27-5] Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Kitchen
  • [35B-01-4] Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
  • [08B-39-4] Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Fresh herbs in prep kitchen
  • [22-16-4] Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. -Sandwich top reach in cooler by three comp sink -meat slicer by prep sink
  • [08B-12-5] Stored food not covered. -Double door reach in cooler in prep area - walk in coolers
  • [02D-01-5] Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Ingredient bin with sugar
  • [29-34-4] Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb - by dry storage area - by hand sink by ice machines
  • [41-10-4] Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. On Pepe table in kitchen across from fryers
  • [50-09-4] Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
  • [41-17-4] Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Several bottles on chemical shelf by back door
  • [36-34-5] Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Front area
  • [14-69-4] Ice buildup in reach-in freezer across from dish machine
  • [03A-02-5] 43F , fish 42 refried beans 41, ribs 43, Pork 56F in walking cooler overnight, beef 59F in main walk in cooler overnight per operator. Pork 56F in walking cooler overnight, beef 59F in main walk in cooler overnight per operator.
  • [40-06-5] Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Dry storage shelf
  • [22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Interior of fryer -Interior of under counter reach in cooler across from wok station in kitchen - slicer by prep sink - can opener in prep area - meat grinder in storage area - interior of ice machine
  • [29-11-4] Water leaking from faucet at the sprayer by dish machine
  • [36-22-4] Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Kitchen
  • [14-15-4] Nonfood-grade drill with mixing attachment used for prep by dry storage area
  • [23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Hood in kitchen -Gaskets in under counter reach in cooler in kitchen across from wok station -Sandwich top reach in cooler by three comp sink - exterior of ingredient bins
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