Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
Warning

EL PARRON

17010 C W DIXIE HWY · NORTH MIAMI BEACH · Dade County · FL 33160

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateDecember 1, 2023
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3321585
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8340835
DBPR license2334806

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority9 Intermediate5 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical15 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 1

#6High Priority50-17-3

High Priority – Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. As of 10/1/23. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning

Intermediate 9

#7Intermediate11-07-5

Intermediate – Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Discussed and emailed form to operator. **Warning**

Warning
#8Intermediate11-27-4

Intermediate – Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Discussed and emailed form to operator. **Warning**

Warning
#9Intermediate53A-01-7

Intermediate – Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning**

Warning
#10Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Person in charge added. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#11Intermediate51-16-7

Intermediate – No plan review submitted and approved – renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed establishment remodeled adding a dining room with 8 seats inside, 9 seats outside, various food prep equipment and front counter. Additions not reflected on plans previously approved. Provided plan review referral and packet. **Warning**

Warning
#12Intermediate05-08-4

Intermediate – No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. **Warning**

Warning
#13Intermediate53B-01-5

Intermediate – No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**

Warning
#14Intermediate11-26-1

Intermediate – No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Discussed and emailed form to operator. **Warning**

Warning
#15Intermediate27-16-4

Intermediate – Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed hot shut off at hand washing sink or in bathroom. Advised person in charge and he called landlord to send maintenance. **Warning**

Warning

Basic 5

#1Basic24-05-4

Basic – Clean pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. **Warning**

Warning
#2Basic51-09-4

Basic – Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. Observed establishment remodeled adding 8 seats on inside and 9 on outside. Establishment was licensed as no seating(0 seats). Advised person in charge and provided seating evaluation form. **Warning**

Warning
#3Basic51-15-4

Basic – Establishment increased seating without providing written approval from the local fire authority and wastewater provider. Observed establishment remodeled adding 8 seats on inside and 9 on outside. Establishment was licensed as non-seating(0 seats). Advised person in charge and provided seating evaluation form. **Warning**

Warning
#4Basic29-27-4

Basic – No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment. Observed mop sink blocked by reach in freezer an unused kitchen equipment with no access. **Warning**

Warning
#5Basic29-49-6

Basic – Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. **Warning**

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 17, 2026 11:51 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 5 · Food and equipment thermometers
1 observation(s)
Category 11 · Employee health knowledge / ill employees
3 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 27 · Safe water source and hot/cold water under pressure
1 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
2 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 50 · Current license displayed
1 observation(s)
Category 51 · Other sanitary and safe-operation conditions
3 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
2 observation(s)

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