El Palenque Pizzeria, LLC
801 E 25 St, Hialeah, FL 33013 · Permanent Food Service · License 2337306
What drove the grade
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Aug 11 routine inspection3 intermediate (fixed on the spot), 2 basic-8
- Safety score92
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 1 visitRoutine inspection
- First visitAug 11, 2026 No follow-up needed
Met the state's inspection standards; the inspector didn't need to come back. Any violations cited still count toward the grade.
5 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
Intermediate3
Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.
Observed can opener soiled with food debris at prep table across 3 compartment sink. Employee cleaned during inspection.
Fixed on the spot
Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
Observed on paper towels at handwashing sink next to 3 compartment sink. Manager provided paper towels during f inspection.
Fixed on the spot
No soap provided at handwash sink.
Observed no hand soap at handwashing sink next to 3 compartment sink. Manager provided during inspection.
Fixed on the spot
Basic2
Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Observed reach in cooler at cook line soiled with shredded cheese. Employee cleaned during inspection .
Fixed on the spot
Code 40, Employee personal belongings: Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items.
Observed employee personal cell phone on top prep table at cook line. Employee removed and stored properly.
Fixed on the spot
Reading this report
Priority levels
- High priority The problems most likely to make someone sick directly.
- Intermediate Could lead to a high-priority problem if not fixed.
- Basic Best practices and general upkeep.
Terms in the inspectors’ reports
- Food-contact surface
- Anything food touches, such as cutting boards, utensils, counters and the inside of ice machines.