El Parador
Last inspected: Mar 31, 2026
43
Score
Public records show 10 inspections at El Parador stretching back to 2022. The most recent visit was on Mar 31, 2026. Diners may want to take note: high risk reflects issues that a health inspector considered important.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near nine violations per visit across recent inspections.
Looking across the full record, “no paper towels” is the recurring theme, flagged five times.
Compared to other Miami restaurants (averaging 74), there's room to close the gap. There are enough flags in the record to merit a second thought.
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Inspections
2
Critical latest
3
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 31, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed in walk in freezer raw chicken stored over raw swai. Operator stored raw swai above raw chicken. Observed in reach in cooler across from preparation table raw chicken stored over raw swai. Operator stored raw swai above raw chicken. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed stored to the right of kitchen exit door a dented can of hunts tomato paste. Operator segregated can to be discarded.
01B-01-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towel in hand wash sink to the left of three compartment sink. Operator provided paper towel. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at hand wash sink to the left of three compartment sink no soap. Operator provided soap during time of inspection. Observed at hand wash sink across from steam table at front counter no soap. Operator provided soap during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
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 across from preparation table shredded chicken and shredded beef prepared on site, as per operator more than 24 hours, without date marking.
02C-02-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Current license was not displayed during time of inspection.
50-09-4
Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed food debris on floor below deli slicer to the right of kitchen exit door.
36-01-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand wash sign at hand wash sink to the left of three compartment sink. Operator posted hand wash sign during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-04-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Observed dumpster lid open. Dumpster is shared with shopping plaza.
33-16-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed employee drink stored in drink cooler across from steam table. Operator removed employee drink from reach in cooler. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
12B-13-4
43
Oct 7, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 11 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed roasted pork (96F - Hot Holding) inside oven at kitchen. As per operator for less than 4 hrs. Operator turned on over for reheating. Observed at steam table potatoes (122F - Hot Holding). As per operator for less than 4 hrs. Operator placed potatoes on stove for reheating. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef steak over cooked beans inside reach in cooler at kitchen. Operator properly rearranged. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at kitchen. Operator provided. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed throughout establishment.
36-37-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed throughout kitchen area and dinning rooms.
36-32-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee water on prep table at kitchen area. Operator removed the water. **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 employee phone and speaker on prep table at kitchen. Operator removed the items. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed under shelves inside walk in freezer.
36-73-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed plastic container with salt stored on floor under prep table at kitchen area. Operator removed from the floor. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed under white cutting board on prep table at kitchen area. Operator removed the towel.
21-04-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed stored ham block not properly covered inside reach in cooler. Operator covered the ham. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
Basic - Walk-in freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-17-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet orange cloth on prep table at kitchen. Operator removed the towel. **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed plastic container with salt not properly labeled under prep table at kitchen area.
02D-01-5
39
Mar 17, 2025
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
90
Mar 14, 2025
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed roasted pork (97F - Hot Holding) As per operator for 1 hour and a half. Operator took products to oven to be reheated. Observed chicken empanada (126F - Hot Holding); spinach empanadas (101F - Hot Holding); chicken croquettes (112F - Hot Holding) in hot box. As per operator for approximately 2 hrs. Operator turned up heat to reheat. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed ham and cheese sandwich (45F - Cold Holding); cheese (61F - Cold Holding) at front counter display case. As per operator for 1 and a half hours. Operator placed in reach in cooler for rapid cooling. Also observed cooked beans (49F - Cold Holding) in standing reach in cooler across from ovens in kitchen area. As per operator since yesterday 03/13. Operator segregated product to be discarded. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed cooked beans (49F - Cold Holding) in standing reach in cooler across from ovens in kitchen area. As per operator since yesterday 03/13. Operator segregated product to be discarded.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw shell eggs stored over unwashed tomatoes in reach in cooler next to grill in kitchen area. Operator stored eggs on bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-04-5
High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Observed employee handle money from tip jar and then touch tongs to mix food without washing hands. Coached employee on proper handwashing procedures and employee washed hands properly.
12A-16-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed not paper towels at handwashing sink next to three compartment sink in kitchen area. Operator provided paper towels. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl with no handle in container of rice in dry storage area. Operator removed bowl. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tiles in disrepair throughout kitchen area.
36-32-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed white cutting board on prep table across from grill with cut marks no longer cleanable. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed employee personal food in reach in cooler next to ice machine at front counter.
08B-49-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee personal items stored on top of cases of soda at front counter next to ice machine.
40-06-5
33
Sep 26, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed ham (50 F - Cold Holding) as per operator for less than three hours. Operator moved the products to the walk in freezer for rapid cooling. **Corrective Action Taken**
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 ham and cheese empanadas (112 F - Hot Holding) at hot box. As per operator for less than two hours. And pork shoulder (113 F - Hot Holding) at steam table. As per operator for less than one hour. Operator moved the empanadas to the bottom part of the hot box to be reheated. And moved the pork shoulder to the oven to be reheated. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed shelves at reach in cooler rusted preparation area.
22-31-4
Intermediate - Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food at coffee station.
14-14-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board at preparation area. Operator removed the towel. **Corrected On-Site**
21-04-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed two knives stored between wall and gas line. Operator removed the knives and sent them to the three compartment sink. **Corrected On-Site**
10-17-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed some walls tiles missing at three compartment sink.
36-24-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed oil containers stored on floor next to three compartment sink.
08B-38-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employees wearing bracelets while serving food.
13-07-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable at preparation area.
14-09-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed some pots and pans not stored inverted at shelf under preparation table. Operator inverted the pots and pans. **Corrected On-Site**
24-05-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water at reach in cooler preparation area.
29-49-6
39
Mar 5, 2024
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 2 major violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed bread stored in shopping bag,kitchen. **Corrected On-Site**
14-31-5
High Priority - Employee switched from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. Observed employee touched raw chicken then handled ham without washing hands.
12A-12-4
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed can of WD 40 stored on food prep counter . **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
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 stored above yuca located in the walk-in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-17-6
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at the ware washing area. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed for the flan,boiled eggs, sandwiches at the front counter. Provided operator with form for time as a method of control for food safety. **Corrected On-Site**
03F-10-5
45
Nov 14, 2023
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed for the prep unit. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-14: **Time Extended**
14-33-4
95
Sep 11, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 9 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed breads stored in shopping bag located in the reach in cooler,front counter. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-31-5
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 for Yusnelis B, Kirenia D, Merlys G as per operator all working at the establishment for more than two months. **Warning**
53B-05-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled,prep unit. Observed hood filters soiled with accumulation of grease **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed for the prep unit. **Warning**
14-33-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed in the prep unit **Warning**
29-49-6
Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed hood soiled with accumulation of grease. **Warning**
36-50-4
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Observed unwashed peppers stored above cooked shredded beef located in the standing reach in cooler. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-17-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed for the bulk bins. **Warning**
02D-01-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed for the bulk rice bin. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
14-01-5
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed above walk-in freezer **Warning**
36-36-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed in the walk-in freezer. **Warning**
14-69-4
50
Feb 17, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 15 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
29-42-4
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 stored above tomatoes located in the standing reach in cooler. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08A-02-6
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed bread stored in shopping bags located in the standing reach in cooler. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
14-31-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade soiled with accumulation encrusted grease and food debris. **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at the kitchen unit **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn and in disrepair,both standing reach in coolers. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed jug containing cooking oil stored on the floor by the mop sink. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed in the walk-in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed knives stored between utility pipe and wall located by the cookline. **Corrected On-Site**
10-17-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed on the prep counter,kitchen. **Corrected On-Site**
21-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled with accumulation grease.
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed at the front counter. **Repeat Violation**
14-33-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed above the walk-in freezer.
36-32-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles soiled,throughout kitchen.
36-34-5
32
Aug 18, 2022
Routine - Food
6 critical violations. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
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High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed jalapeño peppers stored in shopping bag located in the standing reach in cooler. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
14-31-5
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 carrots located in the 3 door reach in cooler. **Warning**
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 seafood above sweet plantains located in the walk-in freezer. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08A-17-6
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Reach in cooler,standing unit: cooked oxtails ,as per operator from yesterday (70F - Cold Holding) **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach in cooler,standing unit: cooked oxtails ,as per operator from yesterday (70F - Cold Holding) display:; flan (49F - Cold Holding ); rice pudding (48F - Cold Holding ); boiled eggs (48F); pasta (49F - Cold Holding )as per operator about 30 mins ago, operator removed to standing reach in cooler for rapid cooling and adjusted thermostat on display unit, added ice bath. **Corrective Action Taken** **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. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
41-27-4
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed for Ramon B, as per operator working for approximately 4 years at the establishment. **Warning**
53A-03-7
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed for the 3 door unit. **Warning**
14-33-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled with accumulation grease. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of oven soiled with accumulation encrusted food debris. **Warning**
22-08-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Warning**
35B-01-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn and in disrepair,prep unit. **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed in the kitchen. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
13-03-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was El Parador last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at El Parador on file is from Mar 31, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at El Parador?
Across the inspection record, “no paper towels” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at El Parador.
How does El Parador compare to other restaurants in Miami?
El Parador most recently scored 43 out of 100, which is lower than the Miami average of 74.
Has El Parador's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at El Parador have averaged around nine violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at El Parador 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 El Parador inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, El Parador is inspected around three times per year on average.
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