El Palmar Cafeteria
6927 NW 77 Ave, Miami, FL 33166 · Permanent Food Service · License 2317394
What drove the grade
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Jul 13 routine inspection5 basic (1 repeat)-6
- Safety score94
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 1 visitRoutine inspection
- 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.
5 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
Basic5
Code 06, Food properly thawed: Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner.
Observed beef and fish thawed in an improper manner, instructed employee on proper method.
Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor.
Observed boxes with fresh produce not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor near mob sink.
Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Observed at preparation table at kitchen.
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 soiled at kitchen area.
Code 42, Premises and cleaning equipment: Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Repeat violation
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
- Time/temperature control for safety food
- Food that has to be kept hot, at 135°F or above, or cold, at 41°F or below, to stay safe: meat, seafood, eggs, dairy, cooked rice and beans, cut melons and the like.