Palenque Restaurant #7 LLC in Medley

Last inspected:

9700 Nw 115 Way 3, Medley, FL 33178
Overview

Palenque Restaurant #7 in Medley has averaged 7 violations per inspection across 12 inspections since 2019, significantly above Florida's statewide average of 5.2. High-priority violations for hand washing, chemical storage, and food contact surfaces have recurred across multiple inspections, with hand washing cited in at least 4 separate inspections and chemical storage in 3. Employee health policy violations appeared in inspections on June 15, 2024 and March 15, 2023. Fire safety violations were documented on three occasions between 2019 and 2020, including marked exits blocked by boxes and an inaccessible fire extinguisher. The facility has not experienced an emergency closure. The most recent inspection on July 30, 2025 was completed with no further action required.

Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.

12Inspections
84Violations
0Closures
4Fire

Last inspected DBPR:

Palenque Restaurant #7 LLC in Medley: Comparison to Miami-Dade County Averages

This Facility 7 violations / inspection 7 violations per inspection
Miami-Dade County Avg 6.7 violations / inspection 6.7 county average
This Facility 0 emergency closures 0 closures
Miami-Dade County Avg 0.13 closures / facility 0.13 county average

Palenque Restaurant #7 LLC in Medley: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (4)

— 1 fire violation

— Routine - Food · 46-01-4 · Warning Issued

Inspector Observation: Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only. By empty boxes.
Legal Basis: Reporting: Means of access, including entrances, halls, and stairways, must permit unobstructed travel at all times and shall be clean, ventilated and well-lighted day and night. Hall and stair runners shall be kept in good condition. Railways, as defined in 61C-1.001(23), F.A.C., shall be installed on all stairways and around all porches and steps. For reporting purposes only.
— 2 fire violations

— Routine - Food · 45-06-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Inspector Observation: Portable fire extinguisher is inaccessible. For reporting purposes only. Observed extinguisher covered by empty boxes.
Legal Basis: Reporting: (d) The division, or its agent, shall notify the local firesafety authority or the State Fire Marshal of any readily observable violation of a rule adopted under chapter 633 which relates to public lodging establishments or public food establishments, and the identification of such violation does not require any firesafety inspection certification. For reporting purposes only.

— Routine - Food · 46-01-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Inspector Observation: Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only. Observed approximately 25 empty cardboard boxes piled up on floor blocking exit to back door.
Legal Basis: Reporting: Means of access, including entrances, halls, and stairways, must permit unobstructed travel at all times and shall be clean, ventilated and well-lighted day and night. Hall and stair runners shall be kept in good condition. Railways, as defined in 61C-1.001(23), F.A.C., shall be installed on all stairways and around all porches and steps. For reporting purposes only.
— 1 fire violation

— Routine - Food · 46-04-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Inspector Observation: Exit door locked. For reporting purposes only. Excessive amount of boxes
Legal Basis: Reporting: Means of access, including entrances, halls, and stairways, must permit unobstructed travel at all times and shall be clean, ventilated and well-lighted day and night. Hall and stair runners shall be kept in good condition. Railways, as defined in 61C-1.001(23), F.A.C., shall be installed on all stairways and around all porches and steps. For reporting purposes only.

Palenque Restaurant #7 LLC in Medley: Full Inspection History — DBPR (12)

— 1 inspection5 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing
V14 Food contact surfaces
V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean
— 2 inspections13 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing
V11 Food in good condition
V22 Consumer advisory
V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal
V31 Clean multi-use utensils
V33 Proper cooling equipment
V36 Proper ventilation

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean
V53 Outer openings protected
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy
V08 Proper hand/arm washing
V14 Food contact surfaces
— 3 inspections6 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy
V11 Food in good condition
V14 Food contact surfaces

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected
— 1 inspection3 violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 3 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils
V33 Proper cooling equipment
V36 Proper ventilation
— 1 inspection11 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting
V08 Proper hand/arm washing
V11 Food in good condition
V13 Parasite destruction
V14 Food contact surfaces
V23 Chemical properly stored
V25 Allergen awareness

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils
V41 Toilet facilities

Basic Violations

V46 No smoking signs
V53 Outer openings protected
— 2 inspections23 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy
V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils
V32 Proper sanitizing
V33 Proper cooling equipment

Basic Violations

V45 Floor maintenance
V46 No smoking signs
V51 Premises clean
V53 Outer openings protected
— Routine - Food· 14 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy
V05 Handwashing procedures
V08 Proper hand/arm washing
V14 Food contact surfaces
V21 Time as control
V22 Consumer advisory
V23 Chemical properly stored
V25 Allergen awareness

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils
V33 Proper cooling equipment
V36 Proper ventilation
V42 Equipment condition

Basic Violations

V46 No smoking signs
V50 Adequate lighting
— 1 inspection8 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V12 Shell stock requirements
V22 Consumer advisory
V25 Allergen awareness

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils
V33 Proper cooling equipment
V36 Proper ventilation
V41 Toilet facilities

Basic Violations

V50 Adequate lighting
— 1 inspection7 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy
V14 Food contact surfaces
V21 Time as control
V22 Consumer advisory
V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V33 Proper cooling equipment

Basic Violations

V46 No smoking signs

Palenque Restaurant #7 LLC in Medley: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Palenque Restaurant #7 LLC in Medley last inspected?
Palenque Restaurant #7 LLC in Medley was last inspected by Florida DBPR on July 30, 2025. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
What are the most common violations at Palenque Restaurant #7 LLC in Medley?
The most frequently cited violations at Palenque Restaurant #7 LLC in Medley are: Clean multi-use utensils, Chemical properly stored, Proper ventilation.
How many health inspections has Palenque Restaurant #7 LLC in Medley had?
Palenque Restaurant #7 LLC in Medley has had 12 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 7 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
What did the most recent inspection of Palenque Restaurant #7 LLC in Medley find?
Palenque Restaurant #7 LLC in Medley was most recently inspected on July 30, 2025 with 6 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
Has Palenque Restaurant #7 LLC in Medley ever been shut down?
No, Palenque Restaurant #7 LLC in Medley has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
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.
What does Florida violation V14 (Food contact surfaces) mean?
Violation 14 (Food contact surfaces) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/14.
What does Florida violation V23 (Chemical properly stored) mean?
Violation 23 (Chemical properly stored) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/23.
Has Palenque Restaurant #7 LLC in Medley had any fire safety violations?
Yes, Palenque Restaurant #7 LLC in Medley has 4 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
Has Palenque Restaurant #7 LLC in Medley operated under other names?
Yes, this location previously operated as: Quiznos Sub (2017-2020).

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