Amara at Paraiso
Last inspected: Feb 9, 2026
22
Score
The health department has logged seven inspections at Amara at Paraiso, the earliest from 2023. The newest entry in the record is dated Feb 9, 2026. Diners may want to take note: high risk reflects issues that a health inspector considered important.
Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around eight violations lately and about 11 violations before that.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “food-contact surface soiled with food debris”, showing up three times.
Restaurants in Miami average 74, so Amara at Paraiso trails the local norm. This restaurant has more on its record than most do.
7
Inspections
4
Critical latest
3
Major latest
12
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 9, 2026
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 3 major violations. 12 minor violations.
View 19 violations
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 spray (Quaternary 500ppm); bar area , employee diluted with water, Recheck; spray (Quaternary 300ppm).
41-15-5
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed vacuum breaker incorrectly installed.
29-42-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw fish stored over RTE cooked shrimp at drawers by prep station. Employee rearranged properly. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Employee used tobacco, ate, or drank then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee drank water and proceeded to stir a soup at stove. Coached employee to wash hands properly.
12A-05-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting boards soiled mold-like substance by prep area,salad station. Manager discarded. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee cleaning a part of equipment in the hand sink by dessert station. **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed a spray bottle with sanitizer not labeled at bar area. Manager labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed ice machine behind bar area. Observed ice machine by ware washing area.
22-20-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed above ware washing area.
36-34-5
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed clean cups stored on shelves at bar area not inverted. Employee inverted. **Corrected On-Site**
24-05-4
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed at employees bathrooms.
32-12-6
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed by prep station kitchen.
14-09-4
Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed employee eating a bagel in food preparation at dessert station.
12B-02-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed a personal phone by prep table at dessert station.
40-06-5
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee wearing a wrist watch while preparing food. **Repeat Violation**
13-07-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. By dessert station.
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in coolers gaskets soiled by dessert station. Observed reach in cooler by prep area near cook line soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed frozen squid thawing at room temperature by cook line. Employee turn on running water. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
22
Aug 25, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Aug 12, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw tuna (53F - Cold Holding); raw hamachi (53F - Cold Holding); cooked shrimp (50F - Cold Holding); raw fish (50F - Cold Holding) at salad station. As per operator less than 2 hours. Manager stored at walk in cooler for rapid chill. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-12: Observed cantaloupe (48F - Cold Holding), feta cheese (48F - Cold Holding), cut tomatoes (47F - Cold Holding) at salad station drawers. As per chef stored the day before. Employee discarded. **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed Dishwasher (Temperature 0). Manager set up the three compartment. Triple Sink (Quaternary 200ppm). **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-12: **Time Extended**
22-49-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed white cutting board by prep area across three compartment sink. Observed can opener soiled by dessert table. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-12: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Observed oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-12: **Time Extended**
01C-05-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-12: **Time Extended**
22-20-5
58
Aug 11, 2025
Routine - Food
6 critical violations. 3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 15 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw tuna (53F - Cold Holding); raw hamachi (53F - Cold Holding); cooked shrimp (50F - Cold Holding); raw fish (50F - Cold Holding) at salad station. As per operator less than 2 hours. Manager stored at walk in cooler for rapid chill. **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed a container with raw chicken wings stored over raw steak by walk in cooler. Manager rearranged products correctly. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw fish stored over cooked shrimp at salad station. Manager rearranged products. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Live, small flying insects found. Observed 10 flying insects flying by dishwasher area by dirty dishes, 6 flying insects by dry storage area and 3 flying insects by dining area landing at tables. **Admin Complaint**
35A-02-7
High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed Dishwasher (Temperature 0). Manager set up the three compartment. Triple Sink (Quaternary 200ppm). **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
22-49-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked beef empanadas (88F - Hot Holding) stored above oven at cook line at room temperature, as per manager prepared less than two hours. Manager stored at walk in cooler for rapid chill. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed white cutting board by prep area across three compartment sink. Observed can opener soiled by dessert table. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed spatula stored inside hand sink by desserts area. Manager removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Observed oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
01C-05-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw frozen beef thawing at prep sink with standing water. Employee turn on water to thaw beef properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
06-01-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop stored inside mop bucket by locker area. Employee stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
42-01-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet cloth stored at prep table at dessert area, at prep area, ware washing area and salad station. **Warning**
21-12-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl with no handle stored inside flour container by dessert area. Manager removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
14-01-5
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed several employees wearing a bracelet and wearing a wrist watch while preparing food. **Warning**
13-07-4
22
Feb 25, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 14 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
22
Feb 19, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee scratched face no hand wash. Coached operator on proper hand washing procedures.
12A-10-4
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. At mop sink.
29-34-4
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. Provided and or reviewed the 2017 food code changes, Big 6 Foodborne Illnesses, up for vomit and diarreal events **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
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 and or reviewed the 2017 food code changes, Big 6 Foodborne Illnesses, up for vomit and diarreal events **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Book bag on clean dishes shelf. Operator removed book bag. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
58
Jan 17, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
22
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Amara at Paraiso last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Amara at Paraiso on file is from Feb 9, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Amara at Paraiso?
Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Amara at Paraiso.
How does Amara at Paraiso compare to other restaurants in Miami?
Amara at Paraiso most recently scored 22 out of 100, which is lower than the Miami average of 74.
Has Amara at Paraiso's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Amara at Paraiso have averaged around eight violations per visit, down from roughly 11 earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Amara at Paraiso means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Amara at Paraiso inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Amara at Paraiso is inspected around two times per year on average.
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