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
22 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 3
08A-20-5High Priority – Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw steak stored above raw pork on shelves at walk in cooler. **Warning**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw corvina (45F – Cold Holding); raw chicken (46F – Cold Holding) on reach in cooler across cook line, as per operator less than 2 hours. Operator moved to r walk in cooler across cook. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
03B-01-6High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked yuca (128F – Hot Holding) on steam table at kitchen area, as per operator less than 2 hours. Operator proceeded to reheated. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
Intermediate 5
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed grease and food debris accumulated on can opener blade, operator moved to dishwashing area. Also observed soiled white bin containers across 3 compartment sink..**Corrective Action Taken** **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
02B-01-5Intermediate – Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed establishment serving fish ceviche not identified on menu as a raw item. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at the bar area. **Warning**
14-14-4Intermediate – Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food. Observed next to coffee machine at front counter. **Warning**
02C-02-5Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked ground beef and cooked pork prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked on shelves at walk in cooler. **Warning**
Basic 14
22-20-5Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Warning**
32-04-4Basic – Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed on woman's bathroom. **Warning**
36-32-5Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed water marks on some ceiling tiles throughout kitchen. **Warning**
36-34-5Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed dust accumulated on ceiling vents throughout kitchen area. **Warning**
14-38-4Basic – Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Observed cracked lid on flour container next to pizza mixer. **Warning**
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed oil container stored on floor at cook line, operator stored properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
36-24-5Basic – Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed a hole on wall next to hand wash sink at kitchen area. **Warning**
10-01-5Basic – In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed on salt container at preparation area, operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
21-04-4Basic – In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed at preparation area, operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-04-4Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at the bar area. **Warning**
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed dust accumulated on cover fans at walk in cooler. Observed soiled with grease and food debris can opener holder. Observed soiled gaskets on units across cook line. **Warning**
16-46-4Basic – Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed on clean metal containers. **Warning**
22-16-4Basic – Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed soiled interior and shelves on 2 standing units at preparation area. **Warning**
02D-01-5Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed breadcrumbs container not identified at kitchen area, operator labeled during inspection. **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 12, 2026 11:13 AM.
Violation category totals
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2 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
3 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
3 observation(s)
Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.