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
10 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 5
01A-05-4High Priority – Food/ice received from unapproved source/no invoice provided to verify source. See Stop Sale. Observed alfajores at front counter. Operator unable to provide invoice. **Repeat Violation**
14-31-5High Priority – Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed bread stored inside non food grade bags behind front counter. Operator removed product from the bag. **Corrected On-Site**
50-17-3High Priority – Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed establishment operating to the public with an expired license. Observed license expired on 10/1/25.
01B-02-5High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed inside domestic cooler mashed potatoes (55F – Cold Holding); onions (50F – Cold Holding). As per operator for more than 4 hrs. **Repeat Violation**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed inside domestic cooler mashed potatoes (55F – Cold Holding); onions (50F – Cold Holding). As per operator for more than 4 hrs. **Repeat Violation**
Basic 5
16-21-4Basic – Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed top of dishmachine has accumulation of debris. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed yellow cutting board across cook line. **Repeat Violation**
10-17-4Basic – In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed at washing 2 spatulas stored between table and flat grill at kitchen.
10-20-4Basic – In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed 2 pair of tongs hanging from door oven handle at kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
22-08-4Basic – Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of microwave soiled at kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 20, 2026 4:00 PM.
Violation category totals
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 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.