PAQUITO'S MEXICAN RESTAURANT
16265 BISCAYNE BLVD
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★★☆☆ (3.3/5)
Based on 5 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 1/24/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
7
Total
7
Inspection Details:
- 16-21-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
- 36-12-4:Basic - Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. Located in walk in cooler and freezer.
- 14-38-4:Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken.
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed container of raw chicken being stored on floor in walk in cooler.
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
- 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Repeat Violation
- 21-04-4:Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/24/2025 revealed 7 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 7 basic).
Inspection on 10/30/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
1
Total
1
Inspection Details:
- 29-49-6:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-30: Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Repeat Violation Warning **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 10/30/2024 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 1 basic).
Inspection on 10/30/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
4
Total
4
Inspection Details:
- 36-11-4:Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Located in walk in cooler/ freezer.
- 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Located on reach in cooler door handle.
- 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
- 29-49-6:Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Repeat Violation
Food safety inspection conducted on 10/30/2024 revealed 4 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 4 basic).
Inspection on 12/6/2023
High Priority
1
Intermediate
0
Basic
7
Total
8
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 16-21-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Warning
- 24-05-4:Basic - Clean pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Warning
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn. Repeat Violation Warning
- 55-01-4:Basic - Establishment charging automatic gratuity without properly disclosing the information on the bill however the menu states "18% service charge will be included for all parties. Advised manager that information must be on both receipt and menu. Manager called there POS system vendor to add verbiage to receipt and is awaiting the change. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. Repeat Violation Warning
- 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Manager discarded water.Repeat Violation Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning
- 29-49-6:Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Repeat Violation Warning
- 14-86-1:High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Observed non food grade paper towels lining taco shells. Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 12/6/2023 revealed 8 total violations (1 high priority, 0 intermediate, 7 basic).
Inspection on 10/2/2023
High Priority
1
Intermediate
2
Basic
3
Total
6
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and walk in freezer.
- 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Water was 80°F and located next to steam table.
- 29-49-6:Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Located in kitchen area.
- 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. As of 10/1/23.
- 11-27-4:Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Discussed and emailed form to operator. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 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. Discussed and emailed form to operator. **Corrective Action Taken**
Food safety inspection conducted on 10/2/2023 revealed 6 total violations (1 high priority, 2 intermediate, 3 basic).
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