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
20 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 5
08A-05-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed in walk in cooler Raw beef over short rib stew. Operator removed raw beef from above short rib stew during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5High Priority – Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed in walk in cooler raw chicken over raw fish. Operator removed raw chicken from above raw fish during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
01B-13-4High Priority – Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. See stop sale. Observed in reach in cooler across from rice cooker 9 units of corvina defrosted in Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaging. Employee discarded of fish during time of inspection Observed in reach in cooler across from rice cooker 12 units of tilapia defrosted in commercially processed reduced oxygen packaging. Employee discarded of fish during time of inspection **Repeat Violation**
01B-02-5High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed in reach in cooler cut tomato (51F – Cold Holding); huancaina sauce (48F – Cold Holding); cooked potatoes (48F – Cold Holding), as per operator held longer than 4 hours. Employee discarded of potato, huancaina, cooked potatoes, and cut tomatoes during time of inspection.
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in reach in cooler to the right of kitchen entrance cooked mussels (48F – Cold Holding); cut corvina (49F – Cold Holding); cooked calamari (47F – Cold Holding); cooked shrimp (46F – Cold Holding), as per operator in cooler for less than 4 hours. Operator placed ice over products for rapid cooling. Observed in reach in cooler cut tomato (51F – Cold Holding); huancaina sauce (48F – Cold Holding); cooked potatoes (48F – Cold Holding), as per operator held longer than 4 hours. Employee discarded of potato, huancaina, cooked potatoes, and cut tomatoes during time of inspection. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
Intermediate 2
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed metal containers of noodles stored on hand wash sink during time of inspection. Employee removed during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
05-08-4Intermediate – No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Observed no probe thermometer in establishment during time of inspection.
Basic 13
36-51-4Basic – Building components, attachments or fixtures in poor repair. Observed accumulation of grease on hood system above cook line.
36-34-5Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles in kitchen area soiled.
24-05-4Basic – Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed pots above fridge unit to the right of kitchen entrance not inverted.
06-09-2Basic – Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. See stop sale. Observed in reach in cooler across from rice cooker 9 units of corvina defrosted in Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaging. Employee discarded of fish during time of inspection Observed in reach in cooler across from rice cooker 12 units of tilapia defrosted in commercially processed reduced oxygen packaging. Employee discarded of fish during time of inspection
14-09-4Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed grooved cutting boards above preparation tables across from cook line.
12B-07-4Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee water bottle over preparation across from cook line. Operator removed water bottle during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **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 personal cellphone on preparation table across from cook line. Operator stored away phone during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
24-08-4Basic – Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried – wet nesting. Observed wet nest at metal containers above three compartment sink.
36-73-4Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed accumulation of grease and food debris behind fixed equipment throughout kitchen area.
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed below hand wash sink Chicken soup pot on floor. Operator removed pot of chicken soup from floor and stored on shelf. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-07-4Basic – In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils to serve cooked rice in standing water measuring 97F. Employee heated water to 146F. **Corrected On-Site**
16-46-4Basic – Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels on metal containers above three compartment sink. **Repeat Violation**
36-27-5Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed accumulation of grease and food debris on walls throughout kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 23, 2026 12:03 PM.
Violation category totals
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
3 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
4 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.