EL MESON DEL PARAISO RESTAURANT
12820 SW 120 ST · MIAMI · Dade County · FL 33186
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
8 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 1
16-20-4High Priority – – From initial inspection : High Priority – Faucet at three-compartment sink does not reach all compartments. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2025-03-17: Faucet at three-compartment sink does not reach all compartments. **Time Extended**
Intermediate 1
41-17-4Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle containing degreaser not labeled on storage rack next to fryer in kitchen area. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2025-03-17: Observed spray bottle containing degreaser not labeled on storage rack next to fryer in kitchen area. **Time Extended**
Basic 6
36-32-5Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed in dry storage area. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2025-03-17: Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed in dry storage area. **Time Extended**
14-09-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed grooved cutting board next to three compartment sink in kitchen area. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2025-03-17: Observed grooved cutting board next to three compartment sink in kitchen area. **Time Extended**
14-11-5Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Observed handles to reach in cooler and reach in freezer in kitchen area missing. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2025-03-17: Observed handles to reach in cooler and reach in freezer in kitchen area missing. **Time Extended**
36-22-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water under dishwashing machine. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2025-03-17: Observed standing water under dishwashing machine. **Time Extended**
10-07-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils stored in standing water 81F on table next to cook line in kitchen area. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2025-03-17: Observed utensils stored in standing water 81F on table next to cook line in kitchen area. **Time Extended**
22-08-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of microwave soiled. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2025-03-17: Observed interior of microwave soiled. **Time Extended**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 13, 2026 12:38 PM.
Violation category totals
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.