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
7 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 1
14-31-5High Priority – – From initial inspection : High Priority – Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed several products inside of thank you bags at walk in freezer. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-08-26: Observed several products inside of thank you bags at walk in freezer. **Time Extended**
Intermediate 1
02C-02-5Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed deserts not properly date marked at reach in cooler dining area. As per operator was made it more than 24 hours ago. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-08-26: Observed deserts not properly date marked at reach in cooler dining area. As per operator was made it three days ago. **Time Extended**
Basic 5
50-09-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-08-26: Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Time Extended**
36-73-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris at walk in freezer. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-08-26: Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris at walk in freezer. **Time Extended**
10-07-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils in standing water at 101F next to grill. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-08-26: Observed utensils in standing water at 125°F, **Time Extended**
08B-12-5Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Stored food not covered. Observed cooked sweet potatoes not covered at reach in cooler preparation area. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-08-26: Observed cooked sweet potatoes not covered at reach in cooler preparation area. **Warning** **Time Extended**
36-30-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. Observed wall of unsealed wood at the entrance of the kitchen area. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-08-26: Observed wall of unsealed wood at the entrance of the kitchen area. **Time Extended**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 26, 2026 12:19 PM.
Violation category totals
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Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.