Asados El Paisita Fonda
Last inspected: Mar 19, 2026
86
Score
Asados El Paisita Fonda appears in inspection records 12 times, starting in 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Mar 19, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.
Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around 11 violations per visit versus roughly six violations earlier in the record.
Looking across the full record, “bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food” is the recurring theme, flagged four times.
Restaurants in Miami average 74, so Asados El Paisita Fonda is doing better than most peers. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
12
Inspections
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Inspection History
Mar 19, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed a mop sink, as per plans outside of establishment to the right of exit door, removed and installed under hand wash sink to the left of three compartment sink. Observed hand wash sink, as per plans, installed to the left of the ice machine at front counter was removed. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-11: Observed a mop sink, as per plans outside of establishment to the right of exit door, removed and installed under hand wash sink to the left of three compartment sink. Observed hand wash sink, as per plans, installed to the left of the ice machine at front counter was removed. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-19: Observed hand wash sink, as per plans, installed to the left of the ice machine at front counter was removed. **Time Extended**
51-16-7
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed ceiling tile missing across from walk in cooler above kitchen exit door. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-11: Observed ceiling tile missing across from walk in cooler above kitchen exit door. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-19: Observed ceiling tile missing across from walk in cooler above kitchen exit door. **Time Extended**
36-36-4
86
Mar 11, 2026
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Observed hand wash sink removed at front counter removed from food preparation. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-11: Observed hand wash sink removed at front counter removed from food preparation. Hand sink was purchased and will be installed on Saturday, as per operator. As per supervisor Ricardo Gonzalez, 7 day extension will be given. **Time Extended**
31A-04-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed a mop sink, as per plans outside of establishment to the right of exit door, removed and installed under hand wash sink to the left of three compartment sink. Observed hand wash sink, as per plans, installed to the left of the ice machine at front counter was removed. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-11: Observed a mop sink, as per plans outside of establishment to the right of exit door, removed and installed under hand wash sink to the left of three compartment sink. Observed hand wash sink, as per plans, installed to the left of the ice machine at front counter was removed. **Time Extended**
51-16-7
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed ceiling tile missing across from walk in cooler above kitchen exit door. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-11: Observed ceiling tile missing across from walk in cooler above kitchen exit door. **Time Extended**
36-36-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in reach in freezer to the left of front counter at dining area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-11: Observed ice buildup in reach in freezer to the left of front counter at dining area. **Time Extended**
14-69-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensil stored in water measuring 113F at cook line. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-11: Observed utensil stored in water measuring 113F at cook line. **Time Extended**
10-07-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water in reach in cooler across from cook line. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-11: Observed standing water in reach in cooler across from cook line. **Time Extended**
29-49-6
67
Mar 3, 2026
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 5 major violations. 16 minor violations.
View 25 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored in same container as ready-to-eat food. Observed in walk in freezer to the left of three compartment sink raw pork stored in container holding cooked pork. Operator removed raw pork from container and stored separately. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-08-5
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed dented can of green beans in walk in cooler. Operator segregated can of green beans. Observed dented can of pineapple in shelf across from walk in cooler. Operator segregated can of pineapple. **Warning**
01B-01-4
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken stored above cooked pork in walk in cooler. Operator stored raw chicken below cooked pork. Observed raw chicken stored above raw beef in walk in cooler. Operator stored raw chicken below raw beef. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee engage in food preparation and rinse gloves in between tasks without changing them. Employee was coached on proper procedure. Employee washed their hands and change gloves. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
12A-09-4
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed Carlos engaging in food handlers with expired sept **Warning**
53B-14-5
Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed employee rinse hands in three compartment sink. Employee washed coached on proper procedure. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
12A-03-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Observed hand wash sink removed at front counter removed from food preparation. **Warning**
31A-04-4
Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed a mop sink, as per plans outside of establishment to the right of exit door, removed and installed under hand wash sink to the left of three compartment sink. Observed hand wash sink, as per plans, installed to the left of the ice machine at front counter was removed. **Warning**
51-16-7
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed salsa and chimichurri in walk in cooler without date marking, as per operator prepared more than 24 hours. **Warning**
02C-02-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed no handle bowl in container with seasoning mixture on preparation sink to the right of three compartment sink. Employee removed no handle bowl. Observed no handle bowl in container with beans on shelf below preparation table to the right of three compartment sink. Operator removed no handle bowl. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-01-5
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed ceiling tile missing across from walk in cooler above kitchen exit door. **Warning**
36-36-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vent heavily soiled with dust above three compartment sink. Observed ceiling vent heavily soiled vent above cook line. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-34-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed establish operating without current license posted. **Warning**
50-09-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed personal water bottle on preparation table across from front counter. Employee removed water bottle from preparation table. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee engaging in food preparation without hair restraint. Employee was provided with hair net by operator. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
13-03-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed metal containers stored above three compartment sink wet nesting. **Warning**
24-08-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed mayonnaise stored on floor. Employee stored containers six inches off of floor. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in reach in freezer to the left of front counter at dining area. **Warning**
14-69-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs stored on oven handle at preparation table across from front counter. Employee removed tongs from oven handle. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-20-4
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 scoop in container of ground coffee not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. **Warning**
10-01-5
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensil stored in water measuring 113F at cook line. **Warning**
10-07-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled fan cover in walk in cooler. Observed soiled hose at three compartment sink. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed clean utensils stored upright to the left of reach in cooler across from cook line. Operator inverted utensils. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
24-18-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water in reach in cooler across from cook line. **Warning**
29-49-6
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed container of sugar on preparation table across from front counter without label. Observed container of salt on shelf below preparation table to the right of three compartment sink without label of common name. **Warning**
02D-01-5
15
Dec 29, 2025
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed at kitchen dusty ceiling and tiles. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-29: Observed dust in ceiling vents. **Time Extended**
36-34-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed cracked tiles on floor. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-29: Observed crack tiles by exit door during time of inspection. **Time Extended**
36-17-5
90
Sep 29, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed tongs cook changed task, touched garbage can, no gloves changed or hand washing observed, before handling clean equipment. Coached cook on proper glove use and hand washing . **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12A-09-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked shredded chicken inside walk in cooler 51F Cold Holding out for 45 minutes, Operator placed container with chicken inside reach walk in freezer for rapid chill. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
Basic - No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment. Observed mop sink was removed. **Warning**
29-27-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed employee water bottle inside reach in freezer. Bottle was removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
12B-13-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed inside cooked rice cup no handle used to dispense food rice. Operator discarded cup. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
14-01-5
Basic - Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first. Observed at kitchen floor. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-06-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed at kitchen dusty ceiling and tiles. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-34-5
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed cracked tiles on floor. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-17-5
55
Apr 10, 2025
Routine - Food
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drinking on shelf under food containers. Manager discarded employee drink. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed cell pho and charger stored on shelf next to food containers. Manager moved personal items, and stored them properly. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. Explained correct order to operator send handout about manual washing to operator. They reset 3 compartment correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
16-13-5
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed at kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
36-17-5
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed inside walk in cooler pots containing beans soup and pink sauce no covered. Employee covered food pots. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-12-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
42-01-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed at preparation table at kitchen.
21-12-4
70
Nov 21, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
41
Mar 1, 2024
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at the back door. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-01: **Time Extended**
35B-01-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed in the dry storage area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-01: **Time Extended**
38-07-4
90
Feb 29, 2024
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw shell eggs stored above raw beef located in walk-in cooler #1. **Warning**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw beef stored with tostones located in the 3 door reach in freezer. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-17-6
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Walk-in cooler: #1; raw beef (47F - Cold Holding); raw pork (47F - Cold Holding)as per operator from yesterday. #2: raw chicken (49F - Cold Holding); raw beef (48F - Cold Holding); raw pork (48F - Cold Holding) as per operator from yesterday. **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Walk-in cooler: #1; raw beef (47F - Cold Holding); raw pork (47F - Cold Holding)as per operator from yesterday. #2: raw chicken (49F - Cold Holding); raw beef (48F - Cold Holding); raw pork (48F - Cold Holding) as per operator from yesterday. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed chlorine strength at greater than 200 ppm, operator diluted to 100ppm **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-27-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed utensils stored in the unit by the front counter. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-09-4
Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed ambient temperature , walk in cooler #1, at approximately 46F at the time of the inspection. Ambient temperature , walk in cooler #2, at approximately 44F at the time of the inspection **Warning**
14-74-7
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at the back door. **Warning**
35B-01-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed buckets containing mayonnaise stored on the floor opposite 3 compartment sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed in the dry storage area. **Warning**
38-07-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed by the 3 compartment sink. **Warning**
31B-04-4
Basic - Single-service articles stored on a soiled surface. Observed boxes containing single serve coffee cups stored on the floor by the front counter. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
25-17-4
32
Aug 4, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
47
Feb 23, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 8 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed Observed raw shell eggs stored above sauces located in the walk-in cooler. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08A-02-6
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed marinated chicken stored above raw beef patties located in the #2 walk-in cooler.
08A-20-5
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw pork chops stored above corn located in the reach in freezer,kitchen. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-17-6
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl used to dispense beans from bulk bin. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
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 in contact with the corn flour,located in the bulk bin. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-01-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed by the 3 compartment sink.
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled with accumulation grease.
23-03-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed for the shredded cooked chicken in the walk-in cooler . **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed fan covers in the walk-in cooler soiled with accumulation dust. **Repeat Violation**
36-50-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed for both units. **Repeat Violation**
14-17-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed on the prep counter. **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
43
Jul 25, 2022
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 9 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Reach in cooler: below microwave:; precooked pork belly ,as per operator from yesterday. (48F - Cold Holding); cooked sweet plantains ,as per operator from yesterday (47F - Cold Holding)
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach in cooler: below microwave:; precooked pork belly ,as per operator from yesterday. (48F - Cold Holding); cooked sweet plantains ,as per operator from yesterday (47F - Cold Holding)
03A-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw shell eggs above sauces,located in the walk-in cooler #2. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08A-02-6
High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed chlorine strength at greater than 200ppm for the sanitizer bucket, operator diluted to 100 ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
41-27-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl used to dispense raw beans . **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed above the ware washing area.
36-34-5
Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed reach in cooler below microwave oven,ambient temperature at the time of the inspection at approximately 46 F. below microwave:; precooked pork belly ,as per operator from yesterday. (48F - Cold Holding); cooked sweet plantains ,as per operator from yesterday (47F - Cold Holding) As per operator will be using alternate reach in cooler until unit is repaired.
14-74-7
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed jugs containing cooking oil stored on the floor opposite 3 compartment sink. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
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 for the bulk corn flour,salt,cracker meal. **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of microwave oven soiled, unit opposite cookline. **Corrected On-Site**
22-08-4
Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed fan cover in walk in cooler #2 soiled. **Repeat Violation**
36-50-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed for both walk-in coolers.
14-17-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed squeeze bottles containing sauces. **Repeat Violation**
02D-01-5
35
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Asados El Paisita Fonda last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Asados El Paisita Fonda on file is from Mar 19, 2026. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Asados El Paisita Fonda?
Across the inspection record, “bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Asados El Paisita Fonda.
How does Asados El Paisita Fonda compare to other restaurants in Miami?
Asados El Paisita Fonda most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Miami average of 74.
Has Asados El Paisita Fonda's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Asados El Paisita Fonda have averaged around 11 violations per visit, up from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Asados El Paisita Fonda means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Asados El Paisita Fonda inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Asados El Paisita Fonda is inspected around three times per year on average.
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