La Gran Parada
Last inspected: Jan 15, 2026
58
Score
La Gran Parada appears in inspection records seven times, starting in 2023. The latest inspection on file is from Jan 15, 2026. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near eight violations per visit.
Looking across the full record, “time/temperature control for safety food thawed” is the recurring theme, flagged four times.
Restaurants in Miami average 74, so La Gran Parada trails the local norm. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
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Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
6
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 15, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed chicken over shrimp inside reach in freezer.
08A-20-5
Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed rust on drying racks in kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**
22-31-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed throughout establishment. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed excessive cut marks on cutting boards on prep tables. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee cell phone on prep table.
40-06-5
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in kitchen area.
14-33-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed a bag of frozen beans being thawed inside a bowl of still water. Coached operator on proper thawing. **Repeat Violation**
06-01-5
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed throughout establishment.
36-27-5
58
Jul 28, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed rust on shelves on drying rack in kitchen.
22-31-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked chorizo stored inside reach in cooler and no date marking.
02C-02-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed soiled ceiling vents above tv in by front counter.
36-34-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed excessive cut marks on cutting boards in kitchen area.
14-09-4
Basic - Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. **Repeat Violation**
36-12-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed 2 holes above the cook line. **Repeat Violation**
36-24-5
Basic - Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. Observed excessive accumulation of grease on hood system. **Repeat Violation**
36-68-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets on reach in freezer.
23-03-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed beef and chicken defrosting inside sink with no running water. Coached employee on proper thawing methods. Employee turned on running water. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed multiple plastic containers with sauces/liquids in them and no labels.
02D-01-5
55
Feb 20, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Insects, Rodents, and Animals Not Present
FL-38
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
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Oct 30, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed cooked rice in a painted to go bag in the steam table, operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
14-31-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed boiled bonito (98F - Hot Holding); boiled plantains (99F - Hot Holding) stored on top of the stove for less than 2 hours, as per operator. Operator reheated boiled bonito (201F - Reheating); boiled plantains (193F - Reheating). **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
35B-01-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters with accumulation of grease. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed beef and chicken thawing in room temperature by the 3 compartment sink, operator placed item into reach in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
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Mar 11, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. -rice stored in plastic grocery bags in double door reach-in cooler **Repeat Violation**
14-31-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. -slicer has a build-up of grease and food debris -plastic pipe inside ice machine has an accumulation of debris
22-02-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. -employee bottled water on prep table **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. -employee eating behind food prep counter
12B-02-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. **Corrected On-Site**
10-08-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -exterior of table top fryer has grease and food debris -hood filters above cooking equipment have a light build-up of grease
23-03-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. -metal pans on shelf above triple sink
16-46-4
58
Nov 13, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed at 0.00 ppm The cook added more bleach and it was at 100 ppm. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
22-42-4
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed the cook grab a bottle of bleach pour the bleach in the triple sink then rinsed her gloves with water and went back to portion beef.
12A-07-5
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed cooked rice and beans in a shopping bag in the glass door upright cooler.
14-31-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at the restroom.
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed meat defrosting in the hand washing sink.
31A-11-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed on a ting and 3 ladles hanging on a rack across from the oven.
10-20-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at the front counter. **Repeat Violation**
31B-04-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed beef defrosting in a hand washing sink. The cook moved the beef and began to portion it.
06-01-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Repeat Violation**
50-09-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed a cell phone and keys on a meat slicer.
40-06-5
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 a large plastic container with cooking oil on the floor under the triple sink by the back door.
08B-38-4
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Mar 29, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed Triple Sink (Chlorine 10ppm), operator added more chlorine to solution with a new reading of Triple Sink (Chlorine 100ppm)
22-42-4
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle of cleaner with no label
41-17-4
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed no hot water at hand wash sink in bathroom
27-16-4
Intermediate - Lack of toilet tissue at each toilet.
32-11-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at front counter
31B-04-4
Basic - Outer openings not protected during operation observed window at front counter with no protective barrier
35B-05-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was La Gran Parada last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at La Gran Parada on file is from Jan 15, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at La Gran Parada?
Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food thawed” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at La Gran Parada.
How does La Gran Parada compare to other restaurants in Miami?
La Gran Parada most recently scored 58 out of 100, which is lower than the Miami average of 74.
Has La Gran Parada's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at La Gran Parada have averaged around eight violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at La Gran Parada 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 La Gran Parada inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, La Gran Parada is inspected around two times per year on average.
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