EL PARADOR
12758 SW 88 ST · MIAMI · Dade County · FL 33186
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
14 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 2
08A-05-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef steak over cooked beans inside reach in cooler at kitchen. Operator properly rearranged. **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed roasted pork (96F – Hot Holding) inside oven at kitchen. As per operator for less than 4 hrs. Operator turned on over for reheating. Observed at steam table potatoes (122F – Hot Holding). As per operator for less than 4 hrs. Operator placed potatoes on stove for reheating. **Corrective Action Taken**
Intermediate 1
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at kitchen. Operator provided. **Corrected On-Site**
Basic 11
36-37-5Basic – Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed throughout establishment.
36-32-5Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed throughout kitchen area and dinning rooms.
12B-07-4Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee water on prep table at kitchen area. Operator removed the water. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee phone and speaker on prep table at kitchen. Operator removed the items. **Corrected On-Site**
36-73-4Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed under shelves inside walk in freezer.
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed plastic container with salt stored on floor under prep table at kitchen area. Operator removed from the floor. **Corrected On-Site**
21-04-4Basic – In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed under white cutting board on prep table at kitchen area. Operator removed the towel.
08B-12-5Basic – Stored food not covered. Observed stored ham block not properly covered inside reach in cooler. Operator covered the ham. **Corrected On-Site**
14-17-4Basic – Walk-in freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
21-12-4Basic – Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet orange cloth on prep table at kitchen. Operator removed the towel. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed plastic container with salt not properly labeled under prep table at kitchen area.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 20, 2026 4:02 PM.
Violation category totals
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
3 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
3 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.