Palenque Restaurant 5 in Hialeah
Last inspected:
2200 Palm Ave, Hialeah, FL 33010Palenque Restaurant 5 in Hialeah has been inspected 20 times between 2016 and December 2025, accumulating 142 violations for an average of 7.1 per inspection—notably higher than Florida's statewide average of 5.2. The facility has not experienced emergency closures. Hand washing violations, food contact surface violations, and employee health policy violations appeared repeatedly across multiple inspections. A disciplinary action resulted in $160 in combined fines. The most recent inspection on December 3, 2025 found 6 violations and was resolved with call-back compliance.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Palenque Restaurant 5 in Hialeah: Comparison to Miami-Dade County Averages
Palenque Restaurant 5 in Hialeah: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (1)
Total fines on record: $160.00
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1--2015041603 | $160.00 | Sep 8, 2015 | Miami (Doral) |
Palenque Restaurant 5 in Hialeah: Full Inspection History — DBPR (21)
— 1 inspection12 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 4 inspections12 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— 5 inspections18 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (9 high priority)· Warning Issued
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Basic Violations
— 1 inspection2 violations · 1 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections10 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections24 violations · 18 high priority
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections19 violations · 15 high priority
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (10 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection7 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— 1 inspection8 violations · 5 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 1 inspection2 violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Palenque Restaurant 5 in Hialeah: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Palenque Restaurant 5 in Hialeah last inspected?
- Palenque Restaurant 5 in Hialeah was last inspected by Florida DBPR on April 23, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Palenque Restaurant 5 in Hialeah?
- The most frequently cited violations at Palenque Restaurant 5 in Hialeah are: Approved food source, Proper hand/arm washing, Food contact surfaces.
- How many health inspections has Palenque Restaurant 5 in Hialeah had?
- Palenque Restaurant 5 in Hialeah has had 21 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 7.5 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Palenque Restaurant 5 in Hialeah find?
- Palenque Restaurant 5 in Hialeah was most recently inspected on April 23, 2026 with 15 violation(s), including 4 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Palenque Restaurant 5 in Hialeah ever been shut down?
- No, Palenque Restaurant 5 in Hialeah has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V02 (Employee health policy) mean?
- Violation 02 (Employee health policy) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/02.
- What does Florida violation V03 (Employee health reporting) mean?
- Violation 03 (Employee health reporting) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/03.
- What does Florida violation V08 (Proper hand/arm washing) mean?
- Violation 08 (Proper hand/arm washing) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/08.
- Has Palenque Restaurant 5 in Hialeah faced any disciplinary actions?
- Yes, Palenque Restaurant 5 in Hialeah has 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $160.00 in fines.
- How much has Palenque Restaurant 5 in Hialeah been fined?
- Palenque Restaurant 5 in Hialeah has been fined a total of $160.00 across 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.
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Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).
Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.
Disclaimer: All data reflects official state records at time of publication. Facilities may have since corrected cited violations, resolved enforcement actions, or changed ownership.
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