Olympia Heights, Miami-Dade County

EL PALENQUE PIZZERIA

8698 SW 40 ST, Olympia Heights, FL 33155

FoodNon-Seating
Latest violations
10
2 High Priority
Sep 15, 2023
City
Olympia Heights
County
Miami-Dade
Status
Ownership Changed
Inspections
6

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

Sep 15, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 3Basic: 5Total: 10

03A-02-5

Detail 22288353

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cheese (76F - Cold Holding) at room temperature at preparation area. Observed cheese (67F - Cold Holding) at room temperature at cook line. As per employee, for approximately 1 hour. Employees took product to walk in cooler. Observed cheese pizza (68F - Cold Holding) at standing reach in cooler. As per employee, for approximately 1 hour. Corrective Action Taken Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-15: Observed cheese at 72F, cheese pizza at 68F all cold holding at standing reach in cooler. As per employee, for 10 minutes. Employees took cheese to walk in cooler and cheese pizzas to reach in cooler. Admin Complaint Corrective Action Taken

29-34-4

Detail 22288354

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed splitter connecting to mop sink. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-15: Observed splitter connecting to mop sink. Time Extended

11-27-4

Detail 22288359

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-15: Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Time Extended

22-02-4

Detail 22288357

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade soiled with old food debris. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-15: Observed can opener blade soiled with old food debris. Time Extended

53B-01-5

Detail 22288356

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Yulier and Yurisai Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-15: Observed employees Yulier and Yurisai employed more than 60 days, no proof of employee training. Time Extended

14-74-7

Detail 22288358

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed ambient temperature at 58F at standing reach in cooler at kitchen. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-15: Observed ambient temperature at 50F. Time Extended

50-09-4

Detail 22288351

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-15: Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Time Extended

08B-38-4

Detail 22288352

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed boxes of cheese stored on floor at walk in cooler. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-15: Observed boxes of cheese stored on floor at walk in cooler. Time Extended

10-07-4

Detail 22288350

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed ice cream scoopers stored inside water at 80F at front counter. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-15: Observed ice cream scoopers stored inside water at 80F at front counter. Time Extended

35B-02-4

Detail 22288355

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Observed above preparation table at kitchen. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-15: Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Observed above preparation table at kitchen. Time Extended

Sep 13, 2023

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 5Basic: 5Total: 12

03A-02-5

Detail 22281445

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cheese (76F - Cold Holding) at room temperature at preparation area. Observed cheese (67F - Cold Holding) at room temperature at cook line. As per employee, for approximately 1 hour. Employees took product to walk in cooler. Observed cheese pizza (68F - Cold Holding) at standing reach in cooler. As per employee, for approximately 1 hour. Corrective Action Taken Warning

29-34-4

Detail 22281453

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed splitter connecting to mop sink. Repeat Violation Warning

53B-15-4

Detail 22281450

Intermediate - Employee has not received adequate training related to their assigned duties as evidenced by lack of general knowledge in performing their assigned duties. Observed cook unaware of how to calibrate probe thermometer. Coached cook on thermometer calibration. Corrected On-Site Warning

11-27-4

Detail 22281451

Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Warning

22-02-4

Detail 22281444

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade soiled with old food debris. Warning

31A-11-4

Detail 22281442

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed sanitizer bucket and brush stored inside hand sink at kitchen. Corrected On-Site Warning

53B-01-5

Detail 22281448

Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Yulier and Yurisai Warning

14-74-7

Detail 22281449

Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed ambient temperature at 58F at standing reach in cooler at kitchen. Warning

50-09-4

Detail 22281447

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Warning

08B-38-4

Detail 22281446

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed boxes of cheese stored on floor at walk in cooler. Repeat Violation Warning

10-07-4

Detail 22281443

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed ice cream scoopers stored inside water at 80F at front counter. Warning

35B-02-4

Detail 22281452

Basic - Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Observed above preparation table at kitchen. Warning

Oct 19, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 5Total: 7

29-42-4

Detail 21510067

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed hose connected at mop sink. Repeat Violation

16-37-1

Detail 21510064

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.

08B-38-4

Detail 21510066

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed containers of cheese and ice cream stored on floor at walk in freezer.

36-24-5

Detail 21510065

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed holes in ceiling at front counter area.

14-69-4

Detail 21510070

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. Observed at front counter area.

05-09-4

Detail 21510069

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed at 2 door reach in cooler by 3 compartment sink.

23-03-4

Detail 21510068

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler fan cover soiled with accumulated dust. Located next to 3 compartment sink.

Apr 25, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Total: 3

29-42-4

Detail 21037343

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed vacuum breaker missing after splitter Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-04-25: Time Extended

53A-01-7

Detail 21037342

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-04-25: No manager certificate provided Admin Complaint

53B-01-5

Detail 21037344

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-04-25: No employee food training provided Admin Complaint

Feb 14, 2022

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 3Total: 4

29-42-4

Detail 20858677

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed vacuum breaker missing after splitter Warning

53A-01-7

Detail 20858674

Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Warning

16-37-1

Detail 20858675

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Warning

53B-01-5

Detail 20858676

Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning

Sep 30, 2021

Food-Licensing Inspection

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

29-34-4

Detail 20552151

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb.

51-13-4

Detail 20552150

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.