PALO QUEMAO DOWNTOWN

Name: PALO QUEMAO DOWNTOWN
Address: 20 W FLAGLER ST, MIAMI, FL, 33130, US
Rating: 78.4

20 W FLAGLER ST, MIAMI, FL 33130

License #2333200

78.4 Grade C / 100

Mixed Health Record

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PALO QUEMAO DOWNTOWN in MIAMI currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 78.4 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 28, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 27 total violations — 3 critical, 4 major, 20 minor.

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The latest inspection on April 28, 2026 included 1 critical violation, 2 major, and 7 minor.

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Inspection History

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Warning Issued
[10-08-5] Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed at the front counter.
[14-11-5] Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler door gasket torn in the kitchen area.
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler door gaskets soiled and also hood filters.
[29-20-5] very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Next to steam table in the kitchen.
[12B-02-4] Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed an opened employee beverage above preparation area. Employee removed it.
[22-16-4] Walk in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
[31B-03-4] No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at the hand wash sink next to the to go area.
[53B-01-5] 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. Observed food handler trainings were not provided for Valeria L ( 6 months), Aracely F ( 1 year), Jorjelis V ( 11 months), Mayorie S ( 5 months), Rodrigo M ( 2 months), Yimalaya P( 1 year), Karim R, ( 1 Year), Gemma blanc( 3 months) Marie Gima( 5 years) Eugenia I( 2 months).
[13-07-4] Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed 3 employees wearing watches and bracelet during food preparation.
[08A-05-6] Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored above cooked yuca inside the walk in cooler Food. Operator removed the eggs.

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