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Mixed Health Record
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EL PALACIO DE LOS FRIJOLES in MIAMI currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 77 out of 100 — a C grade — a noticeable pattern of violations across recent inspections. This restaurant has one inspection on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on August 28, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 15 total violations — 2 critical, 4 major, 9 minor.
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What stands out in this inspection history
The latest inspection on August 28, 2026 shows 15 observation rows: 2 critical, 4 major, and 9 minor.
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Inspection History
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- Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action
- [23-24-4] Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed soiled with oil or grease on oven handles and on multiple RIC handles.
- [14-11-5] 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.
- [23-03-4] 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.
- [22-12-5] Metal stem-type thermometer soiled. Observed three soiled thermometers.
- [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.
- [05-07-4] Food thermometer(s) not calibrated according to manufacturers specifications. Observed electronic probe thermometer reading at 40°F in 32°F ice water.
- [22-31-4] 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.
- [14-45-4] Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Observed cardboard box lining shelves under microwave.
- [21-09-4] 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.
- [24-08-4] Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed plastic food containers wet nesting on shelves at 3CS area.
- [31A-11-4] Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed good particles inside handwashing sink near 3CS.
- [36-73-4] Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed soiled floors under shelves of dry storage items in hallway.
- [36-17-5] Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed broken floor tiles through kitchen area.
- [41-27-4] Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 400+ppm); Operator diluted, 2nd test Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 200ppm);
- [41-17-4] Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed no label on chemical spray bottle on top of 3CS. Per operator, it is degreaser.
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