El Palenque Night Club in Miami
Last inspected:
1115 Nw 22 Ave, Miami, FL 331252738El Palenque Night Club in Miami has been inspected 20 times since 2016, accumulating 148 violations and averaging 7.4 violations per inspection, significantly above Florida's statewide average of 5.2. Food contact surface violations and handwashing procedure violations appear repeatedly across the inspection history, with high-priority handwashing citations documented in at least 4 separate inspections between 2021 and 2022. Chemical storage and water supply violations have also been recurring findings. The facility has incurred 2 disciplinary actions totaling $680 in fines. The most recent inspection on December 17, 2024 found 2 basic violations related to food contact surfaces and chemical storage, with disposition Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
El Palenque Night Club in Miami: Comparison to Miami-Dade County Averages
El Palenque Night Club in Miami: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (2)
Total fines on record: $680.00
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1--2022026039 | $480.00 | May 9, 2022 | Tampa | |
| 1--2019017531 | $200.00 | Feb 22, 2019 | Jacksonville |
El Palenque Night Club in Miami: Full Inspection History — DBPR (21)
— 1 inspection3 violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations · Warning Issued
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections6 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections8 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections25 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 5 inspections26 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 1 inspection3 violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 5 inspections30 violations · 14 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Admin. Complaint Callback Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Complaint Full· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 7 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Complaint Full· 13 violations (6 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections6 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
El Palenque Night Club in Miami: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was El Palenque Night Club in Miami last inspected?
- El Palenque Night Club in Miami was last inspected by Florida DBPR on April 27, 2026. The result was: Warning Issued.
- What are the most common violations at El Palenque Night Club in Miami?
- The most frequently cited violations at El Palenque Night Club in Miami are: Food contact surfaces, Clean multi-use utensils, Equipment condition.
- How many health inspections has El Palenque Night Club in Miami had?
- El Palenque Night Club in Miami has had 21 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 7.2 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of El Palenque Night Club in Miami find?
- El Palenque Night Club in Miami was most recently inspected on April 27, 2026 with 4 violation(s). Disposition: Warning Issued.
- Has El Palenque Night Club in Miami ever been shut down?
- No, El Palenque Night Club in Miami has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V36 (Proper ventilation) mean?
- Violation 36 (Proper ventilation) is classified as a intermediate priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/36.
- What does Florida violation V50 (Adequate lighting) mean?
- Violation 50 (Adequate lighting) is classified as a basic priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/50.
- What does Florida violation V53 (Outer openings protected) mean?
- Violation 53 (Outer openings protected) is classified as a basic priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/53.
- Has El Palenque Night Club in Miami faced any disciplinary actions?
- Yes, El Palenque Night Club in Miami has 2 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $680.00 in fines.
- How much has El Palenque Night Club in Miami been fined?
- El Palenque Night Club in Miami has been fined a total of $680.00 across 2 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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