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PALENQUE RESTAURANT #7 LLC in MEDLEY currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 40.7 out of 100 — an F grade — a serious pattern of repeat or critical violations. This restaurant has 4 inspections on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on October 28, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 36 total violations — 4 critical, 13 major, 19 minor.
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The latest inspection on October 28, 2026 shows 16 observation rows: 2 critical, 8 major, and 6 minor.
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Inspection History
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- Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action
- [08B-38-4] Food stored on floor. Observed plastic container of condensed milk and bag of onions on floor of WIC and ice cream carton containers on floor of WIF.
- [02D-01-5] Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed containers of salt at cookline not labeled.
- [53B-02-5] No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed Junior working for more than 60 days with no proof of training.
- [29-28-4] Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturers instructions. Observed water filter under 3CS with no service date.
- [22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled across from WIC.
- [03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed shredded cheese (63F - Cold Holding); ham (51F - Cold Holding) at service station under microwave. As per staff less than 1 hour. Products were moved to cooling unit for rapid cooling.
- [31B-02-4] No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper at HWS sink next to 3CS. Paper was provided.
- [02C-02-5] Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cheese cream and cooked lasagna to date marked. As per staff made 10.26.
- [06-01-5] Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed diced ham (41F) thawing at room temperature under prep table. Product was moved to WIC.
- [14-11-5] Equipment in poor repair. Observed RIC gaskets under microwave at prep area in disrepair.
- [23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed WIC and WIF gaskets soiled and RIF at preparation area soiled.
- [31A-11-4] Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed HWS next to 3CS with bottles inside. Bottles were removed.
- [53B-16-4] Employee has not received adequate training related to their assigned duties as evidenced by the inability to answer basic food safety questions. Observed staff not knowing how to calibrate a thermometer using the cold method. Coached staff on correct procedure.
- [50-09-4] Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
- [29-42-4] Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed mop sink splitter with no vacuum breaker.
- [41-17-4] Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray container of water not labeled at preparation area.
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