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
14 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 5
03D-02-5High Priority – Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Walk-in cooler, chicken soup,as per operator from yesterday (51F – Cooling);
14-31-5High Priority – Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed breads stored in white garbage bag. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-17-6High Priority – Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer – not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw chicken with corn on the cob located in the walk-in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
01B-02-5High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Walk-in cooler, chicken soup,as per operator from yesterday (51F – Cooling); Walk-in cooler, corn soup,as per operator 6 days ago (45F – Cold Holding);
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Walk-in cooler, corn soup,as per operator 6 days ago (45F – Cold Holding);
Intermediate 2
03D-15-4Intermediate – Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Observed chicken soup being cooled in too deep a container.
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 for the corn soup,located in the walk-in cooler.
Basic 7
08B-36-4Basic – Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Observed at the front counter,sugar stored by the hand wash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed bucket containing soy sauce stored on the floor by the entrance to the walk-in cooler. Observed buckets containing raw meats stored on the floor of the walk-in freezer.
22-08-4Basic – Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of oven soiled,cookline.
31B-04-4Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at the front counter.
22-16-4Basic – Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed for the reach in cooler opposite the flat top grill. **Corrected On-Site**
36-50-4Basic – Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed hood soiled with accumulation of grease. Observed fan covers in the walk-in cooler soiled. **Repeat Violation**
02D-01-5Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed for bulk rice bin. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 25, 2026 12:05 PM.
Violation category totals
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
3 observation(s)
3 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 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.