Inspection Report

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EL PALADAR DE LISSETTE

715 W 83 ST · HIALEAH · Dade County · FL 33014

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateAugust 12, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3429900
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8718926
DBPR license2316069

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
8 High Priority3 Intermediate10 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical21 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 8

#11High Priority01B-01-4

High Priority – Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed Bari brand Italian tomato sauce 90oz and Fronte brand peeled tomatoes 106 oz dented. **Warning**

WarningStop Sale
#12High Priority22-12-5

High Priority – Metal stem-type thermometer soiled. **Warning**

Warning
#13High Priority14-31-5

High Priority – Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed raw chicken in thank you bags **Warning**

Warning
#14High Priority08A-04-5

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw shell eggs over produce in both reach in coolers **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#15High Priority08A-05-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed chicken in same chest freezer with vegetables **Warning**

Warning
#16High Priority12A-09-4

High Priority – Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed cook fry plantains and use same gloves to answer phone call and continue to cook and handle raw plantains without glove change. Coached cook to change gloves. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#17High Priority03B-01-6

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed tamales (89F – Hot Holding) above stove; as per operator placed above stove for less than four hours. Manager put tamales back in oven to bring back to proper temperature Observed at steam table white rice (124F – Hot Holding); rice and beans (124F – Hot Holding); chicken (101F – Hot Holding) operator moved food around and increased equipment temperature; as per operator food has been there less than four hours. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

Corrective Action TakenWarning
#18High Priority41-10-4

High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed soap and bleach containers stored on chest freezer in storage area. Coached manager and were removed and stored properly **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning

Intermediate 3

#19Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towel at men's bathroom. Manager brought them into bathroom **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#20Intermediate31B-03-4

Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at hand wash sink in kitchen, and no soap at women's restroom. Notified manager and she brought soap for both hand wash sinks.**Corrected On-Site** **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#21Intermediate53B-14-5

Intermediate – Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Olga **Warning**

Warning

Basic 10

#1Basic14-01-5

Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl in rice container with no handle **Warning**

Warning
#2Basic40-06-5

Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed phone on prep table **Warning**

Warning
#3Basic16-13-5

Basic – Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. Observed wash and rinse, no sanitize. Encouraged cook to set up sanitize properly **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#4Basic35B-01-4

Basic – Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap underneath screen door in storage area. **Warning**

Warning
#5Basic14-69-4

Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#6Basic33-11-4

Basic – Missing drain plug at dumpster. **Warning**

Warning
#7Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed paper dispenser soiled, filters above stove soiled, gaskets in all reach in coolers and freezers soiled. **Warning**

Warning
#8Basic25-32-4

Basic – Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Observed dry food in plastic containers being reused by operator. **Warning**

Warning
#9Basic21-12-4

Basic – Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed cloths on prep table , not in solution bucket. **Warning**

Warning
#10Basic02D-01-5

Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed flour, sugar and salt without label. Notified manager and she wrote proper names on containers. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 30, 2026 1:25 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
1 observation(s)
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
2 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 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
1 observation(s)
Category 21 · Wiping cloths, linens and laundry facilities
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 25 · Single-service and single-use items
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
2 observation(s)
Category 33 · Garbage, refuse and premises maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
1 observation(s)
Category 40 · Employee personal belongings
1 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
1 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.