El Palacio de Los Jugos
2038 NW 27 Ave, Miami, FL 33142 · Permanent Food Service · License 2333151
What drove the grade
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Aug 17 routine inspection2 high priority (no follow-up needed), 3 basic-9
- Safety score91
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Inspection history
2 inspections · 2 visitsLatest inspection
Routine inspection
- First visitAug 17, 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
High priority2
Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce.
Observed raw beef stored over unwashed vegetables in reach in cooler at seafood station.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.
Observed raw fish stored over ready to eat sauces in reach in cooler at seafood station.
Basic3
Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.
Observed ice buildup inside of reach in freezer.
Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Observed ceiling behind ice machine soiled with black mold-like substance. Observed vents soiled with black mold-like substance.
Ceiling tile missing.
Observed ceiling tiles missing where electrical fire occurred. Observed insulation was replaced.
Earlier inspections 1
Licensing inspection2 violations, 1 high priority No follow-up needed
- First visitJul 13, 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.
2 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority1
Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature.
Observed raw beef stored over raw fish in reach in cooler at fish station. Employees placed items in correct storage order.
Fixed on the spot
Basic1
Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Observed ceiling vents in kitchen soiled with black mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles and lights above cook line soiled with dust debris.
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
- Ready-to-eat food
- Food eaten without further cooking, such as salads, sandwiches, deli meats and cooked dishes.