Noches de Palenque

No violations were recorded at this inspection.

1. Apr 28, 2026 29 29 points (C range)

   Cycle Inspection · Initial Inspection

   4 critical1 general Show violations

   • CriticalPests

     Rats, or signs of rats, were found.

     Official wording (code 04K)

     Evidence of rats or live rats in establishment's food or non-food areas.

   • CriticalFood handling

     No one supervising the kitchen held a Food Protection Certificate.

     Official wording (code 04A)

     Food Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.

   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

     Surfaces that touch food weren’t properly washed and sanitized.

     Official wording (code 06D)

     Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.

   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

     Food or supplies weren’t protected from contamination during storage, prep, or service.

     Official wording (code 06C)

     Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display, service or from customer’s refillable, reusable container. Condiments not in single-service containers or dispensed directly by the vendor.

   • GeneralPests

     The building wasn’t pest-proofed: gaps, holes, or clutter that let rodents or insects in or give them shelter.

     Official wording (code 08A)

     Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.

2. Oct 16, 2024 –

   Administrative Miscellaneous · Initial Inspection · Violations were cited in the following area(s)

   2 paperwork Show violations

   • PaperworkSigns & paperwork

     Letter grade or Grade Pending card not posted.

     Official wording (code 20-06)

     Current letter grade or Grade Pending card not posted

   • PaperworkSigns & paperwork

     Providing single-use, non-compostable plastic straws to customers without customer request (including providing such straws at a self-serve station)

3. Oct 16, 2024 19 19 points (B range)

   Cycle Inspection · Initial Inspection

   Scored in the B range on an initial inspection, so no grade is given yet. A re-inspection follows.

   2 critical1 general Show violations

   • CriticalFood handling

     Food was contaminated or cross-contaminated, or wasn’t thrown out when it should have been.

     Official wording (code 04H)

     Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with HACCP plan.

   • CriticalFood handling

     No one supervising the kitchen held a Food Protection Certificate.

     Official wording (code 04A)

     Food Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Plumbing was missing protection against backflow, or floors didn’t drain properly.

     Official wording (code 10B)

     Anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided where required; equipment or floor not properly drained; sewage disposal system in disrepair or not functioning properly. Condensation or liquid waste improperly disposed of.