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LOS PARADITOS RESTAURANT

5006 W 12 AVE · HIALEAH · Dade County · FL 33012

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateMarch 8, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3391992
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8502783
DBPR license2315946

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority2 Intermediate8 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical12 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 2

#9High Priority01B-01-4

High Priority – Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed two cans of sliced water chestnuts **Warning**

WarningStop Sale
#10High Priority29-42-4

High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed two faucets at mop sink one hose connected, no vacuum breaker. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning

Intermediate 2

#11Intermediate16-37-1

Intermediate – No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine test kit available when using chlorine. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#12Intermediate11-26-1

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. Observed no proof provided for any employees. **Warning**

Warning

Basic 8

#1Basic14-45-4

Basic – Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Observed on top of table card board to line shelves. **Warning**

Warning
#2Basic50-09-4

Basic – Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning**

Warning
#3Basic13-03-4

Basic – Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employees no hair restraints while preparing food at cook line. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#4Basic14-11-5

Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets at reach in cooler torn. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#5Basic35B-01-4

Basic – Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed on back door to the outside. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#6Basic36-17-5

Basic – Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed at kitchen missing tiles on the floor. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#7Basic14-69-4

Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup on large chest freezer. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#8Basic22-08-4

Basic – Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of microwave soiled. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 9, 2026 2:44 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
1 observation(s)
Category 11 · Employee health knowledge / ill employees
1 observation(s)
Category 13 · Clothing, hair restraints, jewelry and fingernails
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
3 observation(s)
Category 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)
Category 50 · Current license displayed
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.