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EL MESON DEL PARAISO RESTAURANT

12820 SW 120 ST · MIAMI · Dade County · FL 33186

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateSeptember 23, 2026
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionCall Back – Complied
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3721016
Visit number2
Inspection Visit ID13918851
DBPR license2330569

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
0 High Priority1 Intermediate6 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical7 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

7 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

Intermediate 1

#7Intermediate05-08-4

Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Observed no probe thermometer in establishment during time of inspection. – From follow-up inspection 2026-09-23: Observed no probe thermometer in establishment during time of inspection. **Time Extended**

Basic 6

#1Basic36-51-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Building components, attachments or fixtures in poor repair. Observed accumulation of grease on hood system above cook line. – From follow-up inspection 2026-09-23: Observed accumulation of grease on hood system above cook line. **Time Extended**

#2Basic36-34-5

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles in kitchen area soiled. – From follow-up inspection 2026-09-23: Observed ceiling tiles in kitchen area soiled. **Time Extended**

#3Basic24-05-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – 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. – From follow-up inspection 2026-09-23: Observed pots above fridge unit to the right of kitchen entrance not inverted. **Time Extended**

#4Basic24-08-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried – wet nesting. Observed wet nest at metal containers above three compartment sink. – From follow-up inspection 2026-09-23: Observed wet nest at metal containers above three compartment sink. **Time Extended**

#5Basic36-73-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed accumulation of grease and food debris behind fixed equipment throughout kitchen area. – From follow-up inspection 2026-09-23: Observed accumulation of grease and food debris behind fixed equipment throughout kitchen area. **Time Extended**

#6Basic36-27-5

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed accumulation of grease and food debris on walls throughout kitchen area. **Repeat Violation** – From follow-up inspection 2026-09-23: Observed accumulation of grease and food debris on walls throughout kitchen area. **Time Extended**

Repeat Violation

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 24, 2026 3:42 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 5 · Food and equipment thermometers
1 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
2 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
4 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.