EL PALACIO BUFFET

Name: EL PALACIO BUFFET
Address: 7403 S ORANGE BLOSSOM TRL, ORLANDO, FL, 32809, US
Rating: 17.2

7403 S ORANGE BLOSSOM TRL, ORLANDO, FL 32809

License #5806980

🌮 Mexican/Latin ℹ️ Categories are auto-assigned based on restaurant names and may not be 100% accurate

17.2 Grade F / 100

Failing Health Score

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EL PALACIO BUFFET in ORLANDO currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 17.2 out of 100 — an F grade — a serious pattern of repeat or critical violations. This restaurant has been inspected 9 times from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on April 9, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 86 total violations — 25 critical, 10 major, 51 minor.

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The latest inspection on April 9, 2026 included 1 critical violation, 2 major, and 8 minor.

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Inspection timeline

Inspection History

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Call Back - Complied
[10-03-4] In-use utensil used with moist food stored in running water with insufficient velocity to flush food particles away. Ice cream station.
[14-11-5] Equipment in poor repair. Gasket on reach in cooler.
[21-07-4] Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Poured out solution. Tested off the chart.
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Sides of fryer Gaskets on reach in cooler located on the cook line.
[31B-03-4] No soap provided at handwash sink. Sink located near dish.
[36-62-4] Light not functioning. Hood
[22-31-4] Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Shelves in walk-in cooler
[35B-01-4] Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
[12B-07-4] Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employees personal cup held next on shelf next to butter and chilli sauce located on the cook line. Staff removed cup.
[02D-01-5] Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar bin. Staff labeled.
[41-10-4] Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Bleach on the counter next to rice pot. Management removed.

Warning Issued
[01B-07-4] Food with mold-like growth. See stop sale. Moldy tomatoes and bell peppers stored in 5 gallon buckets . Management states its for sauce.
[14-71-4] Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Handle of microwave.
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Sides of fryer Gaskets on reach in cooler located on the cook line.
[31A-04-4] Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Sink located on dish wall near oven. Pipe not connected.
[22-20-5] Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
[41-10-4] Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Bleach on the counter next to rice pot. Management removed.
[02D-01-5] Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar bin. Staff labeled.
[35B-01-4] Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
[22-16-4] Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Located on the cook line
[10-03-4] In-use utensil used with moist food stored in running water with insufficient velocity to flush food particles away. Ice cream station.
[12B-07-4] Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employees personal cup held next on shelf next to butter and chilli sauce located on the cook line. Staff removed cup.
[36-62-4] Light not functioning. Hood
[03B-01-6] Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. ; Pig feet soup (112F - Hot Holding). vegetable soup (112F - Hot Holding); Less than 4 hours. Management took to reheat.
[22-31-4] Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Shelves in walk-in cooler
[21-07-4] Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Poured out solution. Tested off the chart.

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