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
25 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 10
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. Observed Beef soup (61F – Cooling ); chicken soup (48F – Cooling ) in walk in cooler. As per operator since yesterday 3/13. **Warning**
01B-36-5High Priority – Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within two hours and from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within six hours. See stop sale. Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed Beef soup (61F – Cooling ); chicken soup (48F – Cooling ) in walk in cooler. As per operator since yesterday 3/13. **Warning**
12A-20-4High Priority – Employee washed hands with no soap. Observed employee wash hands without using soap and begin engaging in food preparation. **Warning**
16-20-4High Priority – Faucet at three-compartment sink does not reach all compartments. **Warning**
01A-05-4High Priority – Food/ice received from unapproved source/no invoice provided to verify source. See Stop Sale. Observed alfajores at front counter next to register from unapproved source with no invoice provided. **Warning**
14-31-5High Priority – Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed bread stored in non food grade bag at front counter behind register. Operator put bread in food-grade bags. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
01B-13-4High Priority – Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Food contaminated by unsanitized equipment or utensil. See stop sale. Observed employee personal beverage cup stored in container of shredded lettuce at top reach in cooler on prep table across from cook line in kitchen area. Operator removed cup and discarded shredded lettuce. Observed employee drop utensil retrieve it from the floor and continue to prepare raw fish for ceviche without washing and sanitizing utensil. Inspector coach employee on proper sanitation procedures and employee placed utensil in three compartment sink to be washed and sanitized. Operator segregated raw fish to be discarded. **Warning**
01B-04-5High Priority – Stop Sale issued due to food originating from an unapproved source. Observed alfajores at front counter next to register from unapproved source with no invoice provided. **Warning**
01B-02-5High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Also observed flan (59F – Cold Holding); natilla (60F – Cold Holding); egg white cake (60F – Cold Holding) in standing reach next to coffee station. As per operator since yesterday 03/13. **Warning**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed fish stock (62F – Cold Holding); chicken stock (63F – Cold Holding) on prep table bottom shelf across from cook line. As per operator for 1 hour. Also Observed flan (59F – Cold Holding); natilla (60F – Cold Holding); egg white cake (60F – Cold Holding) in standing reach next to coffee station. As per operator since yesterday 03/13. Also observed ceviche base (45F – Cold Holding); cooked rice (47F – Cold Holding); beef heart (46F – Cold Holding); chicken (46F – Cold Holding) in walk in cooler. As per operator for two hours. **Warning**
Intermediate 4
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed sponge and food remnants in hand washing sink across from cook line in kitchen area. **Warning**
02B-01-5Intermediate – Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed all ceviches on the menu not identifying which items contain raw fish. Operator marked menu during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at handwashing sink across from cook line in kitchen area. Operator provided paper towels. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-17-4Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle containing degreaser not labeled on storage rack next to fryer in kitchen area. **Warning**
Basic 11
16-21-4Basic – Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed exterior of dishwashing machine soiled **Warning**
36-32-5Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed in dry storage area. **Warning**
14-09-4Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed grooved cutting board next to three compartment sink in kitchen area. **Warning**
14-11-5Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Observed handles to reach in cooler and reach in freezer in kitchen area missing. **Warning**
24-15-4Basic – Equipment located in an area not protected from overhead leakage of pipes, drains and other sources. Observed clean utensils exposed to splash from handwashing sink next to coffee machine at front counter. **Warning**
36-22-4Basic – Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water under dishwashing machine. **Warning**
08B-19-4Basic – Food contaminated by unsanitized equipment or utensil. See stop sale. Observed employee personal beverage cup stored in container of shredded lettuce at top reach in cooler on prep table across from cook line in kitchen area. Operator removed cup and discarded shredded lettuce. Also observed employee drop utensil retrieve it from the floor and continue to prepare ceviche without washing and sanitizing utensil. Inspector coach employee on proper sanitation procedures and employee placed utensil in three compartment sink to be washed and sanitized. Operator segregated ceviche to be discarded. **Warning**
14-69-4Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in reach in freezer at front counter behind register. **Warning**
10-20-4Basic – In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs stored on oven door handles. **Warning**
10-07-4Basic – In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils stored in standing water 81F on table next to cook line in kitchen area. **Warning**
22-08-4Basic – Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of microwave soiled. **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 13, 2026 12:40 PM.
Violation category totals
5 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
4 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
2 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.