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PARRILLA @ 12

1255 WASHINGTON AVE · MIAMI BEACH · Dade County · FL 33139

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateJune 18, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3418312
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8603976
DBPR license2323945

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
3 High Priority5 Intermediate10 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical18 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 3

#11High Priority12A-13-4

High Priority – Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee handled dirty dishes and proceeded to handle clean dishes without washing hands in dish area. Manager had employee wash hands. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken
#12High Priority08A-05-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Shell eggs stored on top of container of prepped celery. Employee moved eggs to bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#13High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Items stored in reach-in cooler next to dessert prep area: chicken (49F,50F – Cold Holding); beef (50F,51F – Cold Holding); butter (50F – Cold Holding); eggs (ambient) (51F – Cold Holding). Employee stated items were at proper temperature two hours earlier, the door was opened and closed quite a bit. Employee moved items to reach-in freezer to reduce temperature to 41F. Items stored in walk-in cooler: mozzarella cheese (46F,45F – Cold Holding); tomatoes (45F,47F – Cold Holding); beef (44F,45F – Cold Holding); milk (44F – Cold Holding); provolone cheese (45F,46F – Cold Holding). Employee stated items were at proper temperature two hours earlier and that the door was opened and closed quite a bit. **Warning**

Warning

Intermediate 5

#14Intermediate11-27-4

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. No written procedure available. Inspector provided operator with written procedure. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#15Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards on reach-in coolers. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#16Intermediate53A-05-6

Intermediate – No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. Six employees working with no certified food manager present.

#17Intermediate53B-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. No proof of employee training.

#18Intermediate41-17-4

Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle of pink cleaner stored in dish area.

Basic 10

#1Basic14-01-5

Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowls used to scoop rice in containers in dry storage area.

#2Basic51-11-4

Basic – Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. CO2 tanks in bar area.

#3Basic36-34-5

Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Vent next to reach-in freezer in back of kitchen.

#4Basic40-06-5

Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee backpacks stored on containers of rice in dry storage area.

#5Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. Containers of rice stored on floor in dry storage in front of walk-in cooler.

#6Basic14-69-4

Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Reach-in freezer in back of kitchen across from prep area.

#7Basic10-08-5

Basic – Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Ice scoop stored with handle in ice in bar area ice bin. Employee placed scoop in ice with handle sticking up. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#8Basic10-20-4

Basic – In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs hanging on oven in prep area between kitchen and bar area.

#9Basic51-13-4

Basic – No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. No choking poster hanging in kitchen. Inspector provided operator with choking poster. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**

Corrective Action TakenRepeat Violation
#10Basic14-47-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Top of reach-in freezer across from dish area, large holes burnt into top of freezer door.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 3, 2026 12:27 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
2 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
2 observation(s)
Category 11 · Employee health knowledge / ill employees
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
3 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)
Category 40 · Employee personal belongings
1 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
1 observation(s)
Category 51 · Other sanitary and safe-operation conditions
2 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.