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EL PARADOR

12758 SW 88 ST · MIAMI · Dade County · FL 33186

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateSeptember 11, 2023
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3341890
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8361150
DBPR license2332627

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority1 Intermediate9 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical11 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 1

#10High Priority14-31-5

High Priority – Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed breads stored in shopping bag located in the reach in cooler,front counter. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat ViolationWarning

Intermediate 1

#11Intermediate53B-05-5

Intermediate – Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed for Yusnelis B, Kirenia D, Merlys G as per operator all working at the establishment for more than two months. **Warning**

Warning

Basic 9

#1Basic14-01-5

Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed for the bulk rice bin. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#2Basic36-36-4

Basic – Ceiling tile missing. Observed above walk-in freezer **Warning**

Warning
#3Basic14-69-4

Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed in the walk-in freezer. **Warning**

Warning
#4Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled,prep unit. Observed hood filters soiled with accumulation of grease **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#5Basic14-33-4

Basic – Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed for the prep unit. **Warning**

Warning
#6Basic29-49-6

Basic – Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed in the prep unit **Warning**

Warning
#7Basic36-50-4

Basic – Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed hood soiled with accumulation of grease. **Warning**

Warning
#8Basic08B-17-4

Basic – Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Observed unwashed peppers stored above cooked shredded beef located in the standing reach in cooler. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#9Basic02D-01-5

Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed for the bulk bins. **Warning**

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Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 22, 2026 1:13 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
4 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
2 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
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.