PARADISE GAS STATION / PEPITO'S PLAZA

PARADISE GAS STATION / PEPITO'S PLAZA in DORAL has 6 health inspections on record with an overall food safety rating of 2.7/5. Food safety practices have remained consistent.

Last inspection: 6 months ago · 6 reports on file

10701 NW 58 ST

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★½☆☆ (2.7/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

8/15/2025· 6mo ago

Visit ID: 10909684

Met Inspection Standards

3 high, 1 basic

  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed a case of plastic water bottles stored on the floor next to reach in freezer at prep area. Manager placed on shelf. Corrected On-Site
  • 01B-13-4:High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed RAW CHORIZO (51F - Cooling); RAW BACON (50F - Cooling) in reach in cooler at grill station, as per manager prepared more than four hours.
  • 03D-07-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food removed from cold holding for necessary preparation rose above 41 degrees Fahrenheit during the preparation process and was not cooled back down to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. Observed RAW CHORIZO (51F - Cooling); RAW BACON (50F - Cooling) in reach in cooler at grill station, as per manager prepared more than four hours.
  • 41-15-5:High Priority - Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed chlorine wiping cloth sanitizer at 200plus ppm at prep area. Manager diluted solution with a final reading of 100ppm. Corrected On-Site

1/31/2025· 1y 1mo ago

2 high, 2 int, 3 basic

  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach-in cooler gaskets in disrepair at front cookline.
  • 10-01-5:Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed handle of scoop used to scoop fries touching fries at reach-in freezer drawer at cookline.
  • 05-09-4:Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed at reach-in cooler across from hot holding equipment at front counter area.
  • 12A-07-5:High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee changed gloves to initiate a task working with food without hand washing. Coached employee on correct procedure. Hands were washed and new gloves used. Corrected On-Site
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over cut tomatoes at reach-in cooler closer to back exit door.
  • 53B-16-4:Intermediate - Employee has not received adequate training related to their assigned duties as evidenced by the inability to answer basic food safety questions. Observed employee not knowing correct concentration of chlorine at three compartment sink. Coached employee on correct concentration.
  • 16-43-4:Intermediate - Test kit for measuring the concentration of the sanitizing solution not used in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions or employee unaware of proper use. Observed chlorine and quaternary test strips expired.

10/18/2024· 1y 4mo ago

  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

8/19/2024· 1y 6mo ago

1 high, 1 int, 5 basic

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed at front counter ice machine. Warning
  • 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at front counter. Warning
  • 13-07-4:Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee doing food preparation while wearing bracelets. Warning
  • 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee doing food preparation while not wearing hair restraint. Warning
  • 51-13-4:Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided choking poster to person in charge via email. Warning
  • 08A-04-5:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw shell eggs stored over unwashed limes at reach-in cooler at preparation area. Warning
  • 02B-01-5:Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed undercooked burger patties not identified and tied to consumer advisory. Warning

3/20/2024· 1y 11mo ago

Visit ID: 8508287

Met Inspection Standards

1 int

  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed sanitizer bucket stored in handwash sink located between prep counter and reach in cooler. Employee removed items stored in sink. Corrected On-Site

9/25/2023· 2y 5mo ago

Visit ID: 8365158

Met Inspection Standards

1 high, 3 basic

  • 08B-49-4:Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed various employee personal food containers stored above food used for customers, inside reach in cooler at back kitchen area.
  • 29-49-6:Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed inside coolers located at front counter.
  • 21-07-4:Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed sanitizer solution at 200 ppm. Employee made new chlorine sanitizer solution, at 100 ppm. Corrected On-Site
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed shredded cabbage (44F - Cold Holding); hot dogs (47F - Cold Holding); smoked ham (47F - Cold Holding) located inside reach in cooler by kitchen exit door. Employee moved items to reach freezer for rapid cooling. 2nd temperatures: shredded cabbage (42F - Cooling); hot dogs (43F - Cooling); smoked ham (43F - Cooling) **Corrective Action Taken**