El Parron

17010 C W Dixie Hwy, North Miami Beach, FL 33160

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Sep 5, 2024

Score

High Risk

Public records show four inspections at El Parron stretching back to 2023. Inspectors last stopped by on Sep 5, 2024. Diners may want to take note: high risk reflects issues that a health inspector considered important.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near eight violations per visit.

The pattern that stands out is “no probe thermometer provided to measure temperature”, which has been cited two times.

El Parron's latest score of 50 falls below the North Miami Beach average of 72. Diners may want to weigh the inspection history when deciding to visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Sep 5, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.

View 9 violations

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed bread being stored in thank you bags.

14-31-5

Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.

05-08-4

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed various items being stored in hand washing sink. Chef removed. **Corrected On-Site**

31A-09-4

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Chef added. **Corrected On-Site**

31B-02-4

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.

14-69-4

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Located between prep table and reach in cooler.

10-17-4

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Located next to stove.

10-07-4

Basic - Reach-in cooler/ freezer interior have accumulation of soil residues.

22-16-4

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed various seasonings removed from their original packaging placed in containers and not labeled.

02D-01-5

May 6, 2024

Food-Licensing Inspection

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.

14-69-4

Dec 1, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 9 major violations. 5 minor violations.

View 15 violations

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. As of 10/1/23. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

50-17-3

Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Discussed and emailed form to operator. **Warning**

11-07-5

Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Discussed and emailed form to operator. **Warning**

11-27-4

Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning**

53A-01-7

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Person in charge added. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

31B-02-4

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 establishment remodeled adding a dining room with 8 seats inside, 9 seats outside, various food prep equipment and front counter. Additions not reflected on plans previously approved. Provided plan review referral and packet. **Warning**

51-16-7

Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. **Warning**

05-08-4

Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**

53B-01-5

Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Discussed and emailed form to operator. **Warning**

11-26-1

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed hot shut off at hand washing sink or in bathroom. Advised person in charge and he called landlord to send maintenance. **Warning**

27-16-4

Basic - Clean pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. **Warning**

24-05-4

Basic - No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment. Observed mop sink blocked by reach in freezer an unused kitchen equipment with no access. **Warning**

29-27-4

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. **Warning**

29-49-6

Basic - Establishment increased seating without providing written approval from the local fire authority and wastewater provider. Observed establishment remodeled adding 8 seats on inside and 9 on outside. Establishment was licensed as non-seating(0 seats). Advised person in charge and provided seating evaluation form. **Warning**

51-15-4

Basic - Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. Observed establishment remodeled adding 8 seats on inside and 9 on outside. Establishment was licensed as no seating(0 seats). Advised person in charge and provided seating evaluation form. **Warning**

51-09-4

Jan 26, 2023

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Frequently Asked Questions

When was El Parron last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at El Parron on file is from Sep 5, 2024. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at El Parron?

Across the inspection record, “no probe thermometer provided to measure temperature” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at El Parron.

How does El Parron compare to other restaurants in North Miami Beach?

El Parron most recently scored 50 out of 100, which is lower than the North Miami Beach average of 72.

Has El Parron's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at El Parron have averaged around eight violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at El Parron 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 Parron inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, El Parron is inspected around two times per year on average.

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