El Meson Del Paraiso Restaurant
Last inspected: Mar 9, 2026
64
Score
Across the available record, El Meson Del Paraiso Restaurant has 11 inspections on file, the first dated 2022. El Meson Del Paraiso Restaurant was last inspected on Mar 9, 2026. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near 13 violations each time.
“Time/temperature control for safety food cold held” comes up most often, recorded six times in the inspection record.
Restaurants in Miami average 74, so El Meson Del Paraiso Restaurant trails the local norm. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.
11
Inspections
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Critical latest
3
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 9, 2026
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Establishment does not have probe thermometer during time of inspection. - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-09: Establishment does not have probe thermometer during time of inspection. **Time Extended**
05-08-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed in reach in cooler to the right of ice maker caramel pastry and cake prepared on site more than 24 hours not date marked. - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-09: Observed in reach in cooler to the right of ice maker caramel pastry and cake prepared on site more than 24 hours not date marked. **Time Extended**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Observed Miguel H. And Alfonso S. Engaging in food preparation with training certificates that expire 02/13/26. - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-09: Observed Miguel H. And Alfonso S. Engaging in food preparation with training certificates that expire 02/13/26. **Time Extended**
53B-05-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor soiled with food debris in walk in cooler behind shelves. Observed floor soiled with food debris below cook line at kitchen. - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-09: Observed floor soiled with food debris in walk in cooler behind shelves. Observed floor soiled with food debris below cook line at kitchen. **Time Extended**
36-73-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed in reach in cooler across from fryer station soiled gaskets. - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-09: Observed in reach in cooler across from fryer station soiled gaskets. **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed accumulation of grease on walls behind reach in coolers across from cook line Observed accumulation of grease on walls behind cook line in kitchen. - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-09: Observed accumulation of grease on walls behind reach in coolers across from cook line **Time Extended**
36-27-5
64
Mar 6, 2026
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 5 major violations. 13 minor violations.
View 23 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed in walk in cooler 6 whole snapper commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged. Employee discarded whole snapper during time of inspection.
01B-13-4
High Priority - Employee switched from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. Observed employee working with raw mussels and calamari then proceed to cook on the line without washing hands. Employee was coached on proper procedure and proceeded to wash hands and change gloves. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-12-4
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed in walk in cooler raw chicken stored above heavy cream. Employee stored raw chicken below heavy cream. Observed in reach in cooler to the left of cook line raw beef stored over mixed greens. Operator stored raw beef below mixed greens **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at preparation table across from fryer at cook line heavy cream (67F - Cold Holding), as per operator less than 4 hours. Employee stored heavy cream in reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed on shelf below preparation table fish stock (66F - Hot Holding), as per operator less than 4 hours. Employee reheated fish stock (187F - Reheating). Observed at cook line to the left of grill cooked corn (96F - Hot Holding), as per operator less than 4 hours. Employee reheated cooked corn (187F - Reheating) **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand wash to the left of dish machine sink blocked by garbage container. Employee moved garbage container. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed dirty metal bowl in hand wash sink to the right of dish machine. Employee removed metal bowl from container. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Establishment does not have probe thermometer during time of inspection.
05-08-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed in reach in cooler to the right of ice maker caramel pastry and cake prepared on site more than 24 hours not date marked.
02C-02-5
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. Observed Miguel H. And Alfonso S. Engaging in food preparation with training certificates that expire 02/13/26.
53B-05-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed in reach in cooler across from fryer station soiled gaskets.
23-03-4
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed in walk in cooler 6 whole snapper commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged. Employee discarded whole snapper during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
06-09-1
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed personal drink container on preparation table to the right of dish machine. Employee removed container from preparation table. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed in chest freezer across from server station, raw Guinea Pig, with label Criadero de cuys sand Pedro akash. Employee States that it is the owner personal food at that it was stored there. There is no Guinea Pig offered on the menu. Employee removed raw Guinea Pig from chest freezer. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-49-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor soiled with food debris in walk in cooler behind shelves. Observed floor soiled with food debris below cook line at kitchen.
36-73-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed container of mustard and bucket with raw meat stored on floor of walk in cooler. Employee stored mustard and raw meat 6 inches off of floor. Observed plastic container of raw chicken stored on floor. Operator stored container of raw chicken on shelf of walk in freezer. Observed to the right of white chest freezer across from server station cases of oil stored on the floor. Operator stored oil 6 inches off of floor. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in walk in freezer to the left of walk in cooler.
14-69-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs stored on door handle of oven at cook line. Employee removed tongs from oven handle. **Repeat Violation**
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 handle stored in flour across from walk in freezer. Employee removed scoop from floor. **Repeat Violation**
10-01-5
Basic - In-use utensil stored in 135 degree Fahrenheit water not cleaned at least once every 24 hours or when the utensil has an accumulation of soil residue, whichever occurs first. Observed spoons and tongs stored in standing water at 76F. Operator heated water to 137F. **Corrected On-Site**
22-15-5
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old label on clean metal container at shelf above three compartment sink.employee removed old label. **Corrected On-Site**
16-46-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed at reach in cooler across from server station personal beverage container. Employee removed bottle from reach in cooler. Observed personal beverage stage container in reach in cooler to the left of cook line. Employee removed container from reach in cooler **Repeat Violation**
12B-13-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed accumulation of grease on walls behind reach in coolers across from cook line Observed accumulation of grease on walls behind cook line in kitchen.
36-27-5
15
Oct 7, 2025
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 5 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Food/ice received from unapproved source/no invoice provided to verify source. See Stop Sale. Observed alfajores at front counter. Operator unable to provide invoice. **Repeat Violation**
01A-05-4
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed bread stored inside non food grade bags behind front counter. Operator removed product from the bag. **Corrected On-Site**
14-31-5
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed establishment operating to the public with an expired license. Observed license expired on 10/1/25.
50-17-3
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed inside domestic cooler mashed potatoes (55F - Cold Holding); onions (50F - Cold Holding). As per operator for more than 4 hrs. **Repeat Violation**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed inside domestic cooler mashed potatoes (55F - Cold Holding); onions (50F - Cold Holding). As per operator for more than 4 hrs. **Repeat Violation**
03A-02-5
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed top of dishmachine has accumulation of debris. **Repeat Violation**
16-21-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed yellow cutting board across cook line. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed at washing 2 spatulas stored between table and flat grill at kitchen.
10-17-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed 2 pair of tongs hanging from door oven handle at kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
10-20-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of microwave soiled at kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
22-08-4
37
Mar 17, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Faucet at three-compartment sink does not reach all compartments. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-17: Faucet at three-compartment sink does not reach all compartments. **Time Extended**
16-20-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle containing degreaser not labeled on storage rack next to fryer in kitchen area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-17: Observed spray bottle containing degreaser not labeled on storage rack next to fryer in kitchen area. **Time Extended**
41-17-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed in dry storage area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-17: Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed in dry storage area. **Time Extended**
36-32-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed grooved cutting board next to three compartment sink in kitchen area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-17: Observed grooved cutting board next to three compartment sink in kitchen area. **Time Extended**
14-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed handles to reach in cooler and reach in freezer in kitchen area missing. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-17: Observed handles to reach in cooler and reach in freezer in kitchen area missing. **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water under dishwashing machine. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-17: Observed standing water under dishwashing machine. **Time Extended**
36-22-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils stored in standing water 81F on table next to cook line in kitchen area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-17: Observed utensils stored in standing water 81F on table next to cook line in kitchen area. **Time Extended**
10-07-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of microwave soiled. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-17: Observed interior of microwave soiled. **Time Extended**
22-08-4
58
Mar 14, 2025
Routine - Food
10 critical violations. 4 major violations. 11 minor violations.
View 25 violations
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed Beef soup (61F - Cooling ); chicken soup (48F - Cooling ) in walk in cooler. As per operator since yesterday 3/13. **Warning**
03D-02-5
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within two hours and from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within six hours. See stop sale. Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed Beef soup (61F - Cooling ); chicken soup (48F - Cooling ) in walk in cooler. As per operator since yesterday 3/13. **Warning**
01B-36-5
High Priority - Employee washed hands with no soap. Observed employee wash hands without using soap and begin engaging in food preparation. **Warning**
12A-20-4
High Priority - Faucet at three-compartment sink does not reach all compartments. **Warning**
16-20-4
High Priority - Food/ice received from unapproved source/no invoice provided to verify source. See Stop Sale. Observed alfajores at front counter next to register from unapproved source with no invoice provided. **Warning**
01A-05-4
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed bread stored in non food grade bag at front counter behind register. Operator put bread in food-grade bags. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
14-31-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Food contaminated by unsanitized equipment or utensil. See stop sale. Observed employee personal beverage cup stored in container of shredded lettuce at top reach in cooler on prep table across from cook line in kitchen area. Operator removed cup and discarded shredded lettuce. Observed employee drop utensil retrieve it from the floor and continue to prepare raw fish for ceviche without washing and sanitizing utensil. Inspector coach employee on proper sanitation procedures and employee placed utensil in three compartment sink to be washed and sanitized. Operator segregated raw fish to be discarded. **Warning**
01B-13-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food originating from an unapproved source. Observed alfajores at front counter next to register from unapproved source with no invoice provided. **Warning**
01B-04-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Also observed flan (59F - Cold Holding); natilla (60F - Cold Holding); egg white cake (60F - Cold Holding) in standing reach next to coffee station. As per operator since yesterday 03/13. **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed fish stock (62F - Cold Holding); chicken stock (63F - Cold Holding) on prep table bottom shelf across from cook line. As per operator for 1 hour. Also Observed flan (59F - Cold Holding); natilla (60F - Cold Holding); egg white cake (60F - Cold Holding) in standing reach next to coffee station. As per operator since yesterday 03/13. Also observed ceviche base (45F - Cold Holding); cooked rice (47F - Cold Holding); beef heart (46F - Cold Holding); chicken (46F - Cold Holding) in walk in cooler. As per operator for two hours. **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle containing degreaser not labeled on storage rack next to fryer in kitchen area. **Warning**
41-17-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed sponge and food remnants in hand washing sink across from cook line in kitchen area. **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed all ceviches on the menu not identifying which items contain raw fish. Operator marked menu during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
02B-01-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at handwashing sink across from cook line in kitchen area. Operator provided paper towels. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-02-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed in dry storage area. **Warning**
36-32-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed grooved cutting board next to three compartment sink in kitchen area. **Warning**
14-09-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed handles to reach in cooler and reach in freezer in kitchen area missing. **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Equipment located in an area not protected from overhead leakage of pipes, drains and other sources. Observed clean utensils exposed to splash from handwashing sink next to coffee machine at front counter. **Warning**
24-15-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water under dishwashing machine. **Warning**
36-22-4
Basic - Food contaminated by unsanitized equipment or utensil. See stop sale. Observed employee personal beverage cup stored in container of shredded lettuce at top reach in cooler on prep table across from cook line in kitchen area. Operator removed cup and discarded shredded lettuce. Also observed employee drop utensil retrieve it from the floor and continue to prepare ceviche without washing and sanitizing utensil. Inspector coach employee on proper sanitation procedures and employee placed utensil in three compartment sink to be washed and sanitized. Operator segregated ceviche to be discarded. **Warning**
08B-19-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in reach in freezer at front counter behind register. **Warning**
14-69-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs stored on oven door handles. **Warning**
10-20-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils stored in standing water 81F on table next to cook line in kitchen area. **Warning**
10-07-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of microwave soiled. **Warning**
22-08-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed exterior of dishwashing machine soiled **Warning**
16-21-4
9
Aug 26, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed several products inside of thank you bags at walk in freezer. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-26: Observed several products inside of thank you bags at walk in freezer. **Time Extended**
14-31-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed deserts not properly date marked at reach in cooler dining area. As per operator was made it more than 24 hours ago. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-26: Observed deserts not properly date marked at reach in cooler dining area. As per operator was made it three days ago. **Time Extended**
02C-02-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-26: Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Time Extended**
50-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris at walk in freezer. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-26: Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris at walk in freezer. **Time Extended**
36-73-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils in standing water at 101F next to grill. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-26: Observed utensils in standing water at 125°F, **Time Extended**
10-07-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed cooked sweet potatoes not covered at reach in cooler preparation area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-26: Observed cooked sweet potatoes not covered at reach in cooler preparation area. **Warning** **Time Extended**
08B-12-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. Observed wall of unsealed wood at the entrance of the kitchen area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-26: Observed wall of unsealed wood at the entrance of the kitchen area. **Time Extended**
36-30-4
61
Aug 23, 2024
Routine - Food
6 critical violations. 3 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 19 violations
High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Observed an employee cut avocado with bare hands and serving to a dish. Operator was informed that ready to eat food cannot be touched with bare hands. Operator washed hands and put gloves on. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
09-01-4
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed several products inside of thank you bags at walk in freezer. **Warning**
14-31-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef stored over fish and chicken broth at reach in cooler preparation area. Operator moved the raw beef to the walk in cooler. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken stored over raw shell eggs at walk in cooler. Operator was informed that the products need to be reorganized. **Warning**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed chicken soup (48 F - Cold Holding); Pasta (49 F - Cold Holding); fish broth (52 F - Cold Holding); chicken broth (52 F - Cold Holding); cooked scrambled eggs (62 F - Cold Holding); cooked potatoes (51 F - Cold Holding) at reach in cooler located in front of stove and grill. As per operator since yesterday. Operator segregates the products to be discarded. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chicken soup (48 F - Cold Holding); Pasta (49 F - Cold Holding); fish broth (52 F - Cold Holding); chicken broth (52 F - Cold Holding); cooked scrambled eggs (62 F - Cold Holding); cooked potatoes (51 F - Cold Holding) at reach in cooler located in front of stove and grill. As per operator since yesterday. Operator segregates the products to be discarded. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand wash sink blocked by garage can at kitchen area. **Warning**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed ceviche on the menu not identified which items contain raw fish. **Warning**
02B-01-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed deserts not properly date marked at reach in cooler dining area. As per operator was made it more than 24 hours ago. **Warning**
02C-02-5
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 the reach in cooler three doors at 60°F. Observed chicken soup (48 F - Cold Holding); Pasta (49 F - Cold Holding); fish broth (52 F - Cold Holding); chicken broth (52 F - Cold Holding); cooked scrambled eggs (62 F - Cold Holding); cooked potatoes (51 F - Cold Holding) at reach in cooler located in front of stove and grill. As per operator since yesterday. Operator segregates the products to be discarded. **Warning**
14-74-7
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed raw salmon bearing the label inside of reduced oxygen packages at reach in cooler ceviche station. Operator removed the product from the vacuum packages. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
06-09-1
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning**
50-09-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris at walk in freezer. **Warning**
36-73-4
Basic - Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Observed mashed potatoes stored next to hand wash sink exposed to splash at preparation area. Operator moved the mashed potatoes to the shelf. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-36-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs stored on oven door. **Warning**
10-20-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils in standing water at 101°F next to grill. **Warning**
10-07-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues preparation area. **Warning**
22-16-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed cooked sweet potatoes not covered at reach in cooler preparation area. **Warning**
08B-12-5
Basic - Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. Observed wall of unsealed wood at the entrance of the kitchen area. **Warning**
36-30-4
18
Feb 16, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
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 salmon stored above potato fries located in the domestic reach in freezer. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-17-6
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine test strips available at the time of the inspection.
16-37-1
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
16-21-4
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed in the kitchen.
13-04-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. Observed mold like substance inside.
16-03-4
58
Aug 1, 2023
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Walk-in cooler, chicken soup,as per operator from yesterday (51F - Cooling); Walk-in cooler, corn soup,as per operator 6 days ago (45F - Cold Holding);
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Walk-in cooler, corn soup,as per operator 6 days ago (45F - Cold Holding);
03A-02-5
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Walk-in cooler, chicken soup,as per operator from yesterday (51F - Cooling);
03D-02-5
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed breads stored in white garbage bag. **Corrected On-Site**
14-31-5
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 chicken with corn on the cob located in the walk-in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
08A-17-6
Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Observed chicken soup being cooled in too deep a container.
03D-15-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed for the corn soup,located in the walk-in cooler.
02C-02-5
Basic - Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Observed at the front counter,sugar stored by the hand wash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-36-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed bucket containing soy sauce stored on the floor by the entrance to the walk-in cooler. Observed buckets containing raw meats stored on the floor of the walk-in freezer.
08B-38-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of oven soiled,cookline.
22-08-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at the front counter.
31B-04-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed for the reach in cooler opposite the flat top grill. **Corrected On-Site**
22-16-4
Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed hood soiled with accumulation of grease. Observed fan covers in the walk-in cooler soiled. **Repeat Violation**
36-50-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed for bulk rice bin. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
02D-01-5
27
Apr 11, 2023
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. I in the kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-11: **Time Extended**
31B-04-4
95
Jul 25, 2022
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 11 minor violations.
View 16 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw seafood mix above heavy cream, located in the reach in cooler opposite cookline. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-02-6
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 chicken above raw beef located in the walk-in freezer. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08A-17-6
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Walk-in cooler: raw beef ,as per operator from yesterday,as per operator from yesterday. (54F - Cold Holding)
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Walk-in cooler: raw beef ,as per operator from yesterday,as per operator from yesterday. (54F - Cold Holding)
03A-02-5
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at the front counter. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-03-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
16-03-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed vents in the kitchen, ware washing area. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Repeat Violation**
35B-01-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed jug containing cooking oil,soy sauce stored on floor by the walk-in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of oven soiled with accumulation grease and food debris.
22-08-4
Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed in the kitchen.
38-07-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed in the kitchen.
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 - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed fan cover in walk in cooler soiled.
36-50-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed at the 3 compartment sink. **Repeat Violation**
36-27-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed in the kitchen. **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was El Meson Del Paraiso Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at El Meson Del Paraiso Restaurant on file is from Mar 9, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at El Meson Del Paraiso Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at El Meson Del Paraiso Restaurant.
How does El Meson Del Paraiso Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Miami?
El Meson Del Paraiso Restaurant most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Miami average of 74.
Has El Meson Del Paraiso Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at El Meson Del Paraiso Restaurant have averaged around 13 violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at El Meson Del Paraiso Restaurant means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is El Meson Del Paraiso Restaurant inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, El Meson Del Paraiso Restaurant is inspected around three times per year on average.
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