Palo Quemao Downtown in Miami
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20 W Flagler St, Miami, FL 33130Palo Quemao Downtown in Miami has been inspected 21 times since 2022, recording 187 violations—an average of 8.9 violations per inspection, significantly above Florida's statewide average of 5.2. High-priority violations have been persistent across the record, including handwashing and hand/arm washing violations cited in 7 of the 21 inspections, improper chemical storage in 6 inspections, toxic substance control violations in 5 inspections, and improper cooking temperatures in 8 inspections. The facility has not been emergency-closed. A March 2023 inspection with 10 violations (including 4 high-priority findings) resulted in an administrative complaint recommendation. The facility's most recent inspection on November 4, 2025 resulted in a Call Back - Complied disposition after 15 violations were cited (7 basic-level, including food contact surfaces, chemical storage, and toxic substance control issues); a September 4, 2025 inspection issued a Warning after 33 violations, including 2 high-priority violations for improper hand/arm washing and food contact surfaces.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records. This facility has an active inspection record with the Florida DBPR.
Palo Quemao Downtown in Miami: Comparison to Miami-Dade County Averages
Palo Quemao Downtown in Miami: Full Inspection History — DBPR (23)
— 2 inspections12 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 3 inspections23 violations · 14 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 11 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection3 violations · 3 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections17 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
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— Routine - Food· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— 1 inspection11 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection6 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections13 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 7 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 4 inspections16 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 1 inspection3 violations · 2 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections19 violations · 14 high priority
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections29 violations · 20 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 11 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 9 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Food-Licensing Inspection· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Palo Quemao Downtown in Miami: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Palo Quemao Downtown in Miami last inspected?
- Palo Quemao Downtown in Miami was last inspected by Florida DBPR on August 3, 2026. The result was: Call Back - Complied.
- What are the most common violations at Palo Quemao Downtown in Miami?
- The most frequently cited violations at Palo Quemao Downtown in Miami are: Proper cooking temps, Clean multi-use utensils, Toxic substance control.
- How many health inspections has Palo Quemao Downtown in Miami had?
- Palo Quemao Downtown in Miami has had 23 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 8.8 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Palo Quemao Downtown in Miami find?
- Palo Quemao Downtown in Miami was most recently inspected on August 3, 2026 with 2 violation(s). Disposition: Call Back - Complied.
- Has Palo Quemao Downtown in Miami ever been shut down?
- No, Palo Quemao Downtown in Miami has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- 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.
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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).
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