A recent inspection at El Palacio de los Jugos revealed 34 violations, including dangerous food safety practices such as improper temperatures for pork and hot food. Alarmingly, inspectors noted an accumulation of mold in the ice machine. While 10 of the violations were categorized as high priority, including the use of non-food grade utensils and containers, the restaurant escaped closure due to the absence of pests like rodents or insects. Employees also displayed a lack of knowledge regarding food safety protocols, raising further concerns.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
After being in the walk-in cooler since 7 the previous night, pork that needed to be at or under 41 degrees for proper food safety measured 68 degrees.
Several employees were not able to answer basic cooking or cooling temperature questions.
Shredded beef being thawed at room temperature located right next to the cook line.
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