PALENQUE RESTAURANT 5

Name: PALENQUE RESTAURANT 5
Address: 2200 PALM AVE, HIALEAH, FL, 33010, US
Rating: 71.1

2200 PALM AVE, HIALEAH, FL 33010

License #2333001

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71.1 Grade C / 100

Mixed Health Record

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PALENQUE RESTAURANT 5 in HIALEAH currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 71.1 out of 100 — a C grade — a noticeable pattern of violations across recent inspections. This restaurant has 3 inspections on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on April 23, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 21 total violations — 4 critical, 7 major, 10 minor.

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[03B-01-6] Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Black beans (90F - Hot Holding) on table across cook line. As per operator for less than 4 hrs. Operator placed on stove for reheating.
[10-17-4] In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed 3 knives stored between ice bin and metal archive drawers at bar. Operator removed the knives.
[16-37-1] No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
[29-11-4] Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed water leaking from plumbing under hand sink at kitchen entrance.
[08A-05-6] Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken stored over tuna cans inside walk in cooler. Operator placed chicken under.
[31B-04-4] No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at women and men room.
[53A-05-6] No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed 6 food employees without CFM present.
[21-04-4] In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed across cook line. Operator removed.
[02D-01-5] Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed sugar inside plastic container without label on shelve next to kitchen back exit.
[12A-07-5] Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee put on gloves without washing hands after drinking water. Discussed with employee proper hand washing procedures.
[40-06-5] Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee phone next to clean plates on shelves across cook line. Operator removed.
[27-16-4] Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed by kitchen entrance.

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