LOS PARADOS RESTAURANT INC
5394 Northwest 72nd Avenue
Miami, Florida, 33166
Miami-Dade County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★☆☆☆ (2.0/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 4/22/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
3
Total
3
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 36-17-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed broken floor tiles throughout kitchen. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-22: At time of callback inspection Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed broken floor tiles throughout kitchen. **Time Extended**
- 14-36-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Observed inside Beer Room. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-22: At time of callback inspection Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Observed inside Beer Room. **Time Extended**
- 14-17-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-22: At time of callback inspection observed Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/22/2025 revealed 3 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 2/20/2025
High Priority
3
Intermediate
1
Basic
14
Total
18
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Repeat Violation Warning
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed soiled ceiling vents inside kitchen. Repeat Violation Warning
- 24-26-4:Basic - Clean equipment/utensils not stored at least 6 inches above the floor. Observed clean cutting board and container lids stored on kitchen floor. Operator removed everything from floor and sent to be washed. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed white cutting boards inside kitchen. Repeat Violation Warning
- 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed soiled floor under cook line, and inside room by kitchen. Warning
- 36-17-5:Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed broken floor tiles throughout kitchen. Repeat Violation Warning
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. Observed inside both reach in freezers in kitchen. Warning
- 21-04-4:Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed on prep table in kitchen. Operator removed towel. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning
- 14-36-5:Basic - Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Observed inside Beer Room. Repeat Violation Warning
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed on front counter. Repeat Violation Warning
- 14-20-4:Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Observed under prep table in kitchen. Warning
- 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed cooked pork container uncovered in Walk in cooler. Operator covered container. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning
- 38-05-4:Basic - Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in dry food storage area. Observed inside beverage storage. Warning
- 14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Repeat Violation Warning
- 14-31-5:High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed raw chicken stored in thank you bags inside reach in freezer in kitchen. Warning
- 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Warning
- 03A-03-5:High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Observed on reach in cooler in kitchen. Operator stored eggs inside reach in cooler. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning
- 53B-05-5:Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/20/2025 revealed 18 total violations (3 high priority, 1 intermediate, 14 basic).
Inspection on 9/17/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
2
Basic
17
Total
20
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed soiled ceiling vents throughout kitchen. Repeat Violation
- 24-26-4:Basic - Clean equipment/utensils not stored at least 6 inches above the floor. Observed clean cutting board on kitchen floor. Operator sent cutting board to be washed and sanitized. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed big cutting boards throughout kitchen.
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn in front of flat griddle in kitchen. Repeat Violation
- 36-17-5:Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed missing grout throughout kitchen.
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed inside reach in freezer inside beer room. Repeat Violation
- 10-17-4:Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed knife stored between prep table and wall inside kitchen. Operator removed knife. Corrected On-Site
- 21-04-4:Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed on prep table inside kitchen. Operator removed towel. Corrected On-Site
- 14-36-5:Basic - Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Observed inside beer room.
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at front counter.
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled reach in coolers gaskets throughout kitchen. Repeat Violation
- 14-33-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in front of flat griddle in kitchen. Repeat Violation
- 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed black beans pot uncovered inside Walk in cooler. Operator covered pot. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed liver thawing at room temperature inside kitchen. Operator stored liver inside Walk in cooler. Corrected On-Site
- 14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Repeat Violation
- 29-11-4:Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed water leaking from unit inside Walk in cooler.
- 03A-03-5:High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Observed more than a dozen raw shell eggs at 80°F stored on reach in cool inside kitchen. As per Operator eggs have been outside for an hour. Operator stored eggs inside reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 53A-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/ Repeat Violation
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at hand wash sink inside kitchen. Operator provided soap. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/17/2024 revealed 20 total violations (1 high priority, 2 intermediate, 17 basic).
Inspection on 9/17/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
6
Total
7
Inspection Details:
- 36-34-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles soiled throughout kitchen. Observed ceiling vents soiled throughout the establishment. - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-17: At time of callback inspection observed Observed ceiling vents soiled throughout kitchen. **Time Extended**
- 14-11-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets at walk in freezer in disrepair. - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-17: At time of callback inspection observed reach in cooler gaskets torn in front of flat griddle in kitchen. **Time Extended**
- 14-69-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed Icebuild up at reach in freezer by cook line. Observed ice buildup at walk in freezer Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-17: At time of callback inspection observed Observed inside reach in freezer inside beer room. **Time Extended**
- 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets soiled at reach in coolers and reach in freezer. - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-17: At time of callback inspection observed gaskets soiled at reach in coolers and reach in freezer. **Time Extended**
- 14-33-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed Interior shelves rusted at reach in cooler across from cook line. - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-17: At time of callback inspection observed in front of flat griddle in kitchen. **Time Extended**
- 14-17-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed shelves at walk in cooler rusted. - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-17: At time of callback inspection Observed shelves at walk in cooler rusted. **Time Extended**
- 53A-05-6:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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/ At the time of the inspection observed 5 employees working and no manager present. - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-17: At time of callback inspection observed No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/17/2024 revealed 7 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 6 basic).
Inspection on 3/28/2024
High Priority
2
Intermediate
9
Basic
19
Total
30
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 14-05-4:Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observed cardboard at preparation table next to cook line.
- 36-32-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling in disrepair at kitchen area.
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles soiled throughout kitchen. Observed ceiling vents soiled throughout the establishment.
- 24-06-4:Basic - Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. By cook line.
- 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets at walk in freezer in disrepair.
- 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor soiled throughout establishment.
- 36-24-5:Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed Wall next to handsink at front counter in disrepair.
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed Icebuild up at reach in freezer by cook line. Observed ice buildup at walk in freezer Repeat Violation
- 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed oven with accumulation of grease on the exterior and interior of oven.
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets soiled at reach in coolers and reach in freezer.
- 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed at reach in cooler at kitchen area.
- 14-33-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed Interior shelves rusted at reach in cooler across from cook line.
- 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed chicken not stored at walk in cooler.
- 14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed shelves at walk in cooler rusted.
- 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled throughout the kitchen area.
- 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
- 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth at front counter and not tired in sanitizing solution.
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed squeeze bottles with no label at cook line.
- 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired on October 1,2023.
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken over hash browns at reach in freezer by dry storage area.
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed Utensils soiled under preparation table located next to 3 compartment sink. Observed fryers soiled at cook line.
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed ice scoop inside handsink at front counter.
- 02B-01-5:Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory.
- 53A-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/ At the time of the inspection observed 5 employees working and no manager present.
- 05-08-4:Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
- 53B-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. At the time of the inspection owner was not present and employees were not able to provide certificates.
- 11-26-1:Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Provided via email.
- 02B-02-5:Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. No consumer advisory posted.
- 02C-02-5:Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed tuna salad, pulled eggs and pork not labeled at walk in cooler, for more than 24 hours.
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/28/2024 revealed 30 total violations (2 high priority, 9 intermediate, 19 basic).
Inspection on 8/21/2023
High Priority
1
Intermediate
2
Basic
11
Total
14
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Repeat Violation
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed soiled ceiling vents inside kitchen. Repeat Violation
- 24-26-4:Basic - Clean equipment/utensils not stored at least 6 inches above the floor. Observed clean container lids stored on kitchen floor. Operator removed them from floor and placed them inside three compartment sink in order to be washed and sanitized. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed two big white cutting boards inside kitchen. Repeat Violation
- 36-17-5:Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tiles in disrepair throughout kitchen. Repeat Violation
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed inside room by kitchen. Repeat Violation
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed inside Men's restroom. Repeat Violation
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled chicken base and seasoning containers under prep table inside kitchen. Also, observed soiled reach in cooler gaskets by steam table inside kitchen. Repeat Violation
- 14-33-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed inside reach in cooler by steam table inside kitchen.
- 14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Repeat Violation
- 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed n prep table throughout kitchen. Operator stored towels inside bucket with sanitizer. Corrected On-Site
- 14-31-5:High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed raw beef stored inside thank you bags in reach in freezer.
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed plastic lid stored inside hand wash sink at front counter. Operator removed it. Corrected On-Site
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed inside kitchen. Operator provided it. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/21/2023 revealed 14 total violations (1 high priority, 2 intermediate, 11 basic).