PARAISO TROPICAL PIZZERIA RESTAURANT Y HELADERIA
5368-5370 W 16 AVE · HIALEAH · Dade County · FL 33012
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
13 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 3
08A-04-5High Priority – Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw chicken stored over unwashed tomatoes inside reach in cooler. Operator moved tomatoes to a different cooler away from raw chicken. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed container with raw salmon, stored over a container with cooked lasagna, inside walk in cooler. Employee stored raw fish away from cooked lasagna, on a different shelf. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08A-20-5High Priority – Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed inside reach in cooler at cook line cooler, across from flat grill. Raw chicken stored over raw beef, individually portioned. Employee stored raw chicken under raw beef . **Corrected On-Site**
Intermediate 3
02B-01-5Intermediate – Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed establishment offer fish ceviche. Not identified on the menu as raw product. **Repeat Violation**
53A-05-6Intermediate – No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed over 8 employees working, preparing and serving food, no certified manager present at the time of inspection.
41-17-4Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle containing all purpose cleaner, no labeled. Operator labeled spray bottle. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
Basic 7
24-05-4Basic – Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed at ice cream counter, plates and bowls not inverted. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed blue cutting board at kitchen grooved. **Repeat Violation**
40-06-5Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed cellphone on top of preparation tables. Operator removed cellphone. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
35B-01-4Basic – Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at kitchen on door to the outside, gap under door. **Repeat Violation**
10-08-5Basic – Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed inside ice machine. Operator stored ice scoop with handle upwards. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
36-27-5Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled, with food splashes, cook line. **Repeat Violation**
21-12-4Basic – Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed cleaning towels on prep tables at cook line. **Repeat Violation**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 16, 2026 7:40 AM.
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Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.