Los Paisanos Restaurant
Last inspected: Nov 4, 2025
70
Score
Los Paisanos Restaurant has been inspected nine times since 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Nov 4, 2025. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.
Things have been moving the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around eight violations to closer to 16 violations per visit.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “food stored on floor”, showing up two times.
Compared to other Miami restaurants (averaging 74), there's room to close the gap. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
9
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 4, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed no back flow preventer on the faucet head located on the outside wall facing the parking lot. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-28: Observed no back flow preventer on the faucet head located on the outside wall facing the parking lot. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-04: Observed no back flow preventer on the faucet head located on the outside wall facing the parking lot. **Time Extended**
29-34-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed doors not self closing at both bathrooms. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-28: Observed doors not self closing at both bathrooms. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-04: Observed doors not self closing at both bathrooms. **Time Extended**
32-04-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting boards being used as prep tables located near the microwave and reach in cooler, at the baine to the right of reach in cooler and stove, and marine and in the back area near the exit door in disrepair with grooves. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-28: Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting boards being used as prep tables located near the microwave and reach in cooler, at the baine to the right of reach in cooler and stove, and marine and in the back area near the exit door in disrepair with grooves. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-04: Observed cutting board across from 3CS with cut marks and groves. **Time Extended**
14-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gasket of walk in freezer in disrepair. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-28: Observed gasket of walk in freezer in disrepair. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-04: Observed gasket of walk in freezer in disrepair. **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets in the walk in greaser, both reach in coolers and walk in cooler reach in in the back area, and the reach in at the front counter near baine marine. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-28: Observed soiled gaskets in the walk in greaser, both reach in coolers and walk in cooler reach in in the back area, and the reach in at the front counter near baine marine. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-04: Observed soiled gaskets in the walk in greaser, both reach in coolers and walk in cooler reach in in the back area, and the reach in at the front counter near baine marine. **Time Extended**
23-03-4
70
Aug 28, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 11 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed no back flow preventer on the faucet head located on the outside wall facing the parking lot. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-28: Observed no back flow preventer on the faucet head located on the outside wall facing the parking lot. **Time Extended**
29-34-4
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 all staff training certificates expired. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-28: Observed all staff training certificates expired. **Time Extended**
53B-05-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed piece of soiled wood holding up the baine marine on the shelf that houses clean pots and pans. Observed soiled pots and pans on the shelf under baine marine. Observed cutting boards being used as prep tables located next to microwave and reach in, baine marine to the right of stove and in the back area near the exit in disrepair soiled. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-28: Observed cutting boards being used as prep tables located next to microwave and reach in, baine marine to the right of stove and in the back area near the exit in disrepair soiled. **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bathroom facility in disrepair. Observed left side of dumpster rusted. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-28: Observed left side of dumpster rusted. This was observed not in a bathroom facility, but at parking lot. **Time Extended**
32-05-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed doors not self closing at both bathrooms. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-28: Observed doors not self closing at both bathrooms. **Time Extended**
32-04-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceilings located above the reach in and baine marine soiled and the inside the men's restroom. Observed the hood vents above cook lined soiled. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-28: Ceilings located above the reach in and baine marine soiled and the inside the men's restroom. Observed the hood vents above cook lined soiled. **Time Extended**
36-34-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting boards being used as prep tables located near the microwave and reach in cooler, at the baine to the right of reach in cooler and stove, and marine and in the back area near the exit door in disrepair with grooves. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-28: Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting boards being used as prep tables located near the microwave and reach in cooler, at the baine to the right of reach in cooler and stove, and marine and in the back area near the exit door in disrepair with grooves. **Time Extended**
14-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gasket of walk in freezer in disrepair. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-28: Observed gasket of walk in freezer in disrepair. **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed tiles missing on the bottom wall next to exit back door and numerous tiles broken within back prep, kitchen and dish wash area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-28: Observed tiles missing on the bottom wall next to exit back door and numerous tiles broken within back prep, kitchen and dish wash area. **Time Extended**
36-17-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface. Observed grease trap stored on not absorbent surface next to dumpster. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-28: Observed grease trap stored on not absorbent surface next to dumpster. **Time Extended**
33-23-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand washing signs at both bathrooms. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-28: Observed no hand washing signs at both bathrooms. **Time Extended**
31B-04-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets in the walk in greaser, both reach in coolers and walk in cooler reach in in the back area, and the reach in at the front counter near baine marine. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-28: Observed soiled gaskets in the walk in greaser, both reach in coolers and walk in cooler reach in in the back area, and the reach in at the front counter near baine marine. **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-28: Observed dumpster lid open. **Time Extended**
33-16-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Observed piece of untreated soiled wood holding up the baine marine on the shelf that houses pots and pans. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-28: Observed piece of untreated soiled wood holding up the baine marine on the shelf that houses pots and pans. **Time Extended**
14-06-4
41
Aug 25, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 4 major violations. 23 minor violations.
View 30 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed no back flow preventer on the faucet head located on the outside wall facing the parking lot. **Warning**
29-34-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed cheese (48F - Cold Holding). As per staff, more than 4 hours. Product was discarded. **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cheese (48F - Cold Holding). As per staff, more than 4 hours. **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed piece of soiled wood holding up the baine marine on the shelf that houses clean pots and pans. Observed soiled pots and pans on the shelf under baine marine. Observed cutting boards being used as prep tables located next to microwave and reach in, baine marine to the right of stove and in the back area near the exit in disrepair soiled. **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Person in charge unable to answer basic Food Code questions pertaining to safe operation of establishment. Observed person in charge not knowing proper chlorine concentration at three compartment sink. Coached person in charge. **Warning**
53A-14-4
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 all staff training certificates expired. **Warning**
53B-05-5
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed hot water tap at both bathrooms not working. Establishment has hot water. **Warning**
27-16-4
Basic - Bathroom facility in disrepair. Observed left side of dumpster rusted. **Warning**
32-05-4
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed doors not self closing at both bathrooms. **Warning**
32-04-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceilings located above the reach in and baine marine soiled and the inside the men's restroom. Observed the hood vents above cook lined soiled. **Warning**
36-34-5
Basic - Clean utensils stored between equipment and wall. Observed knives stored between wall and preparation table next to cook line. Knives were removed for washing and sanitizing. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
24-14-4
Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Observed spoons not properly stored at front counter container. Smaller spoons handles were in touching larger spoons heads. **Warning**
24-07-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting boards being used as prep tables located near the microwave and reach in cooler, at the baine to the right of reach in cooler and stove, and marine and in the back area near the exit door in disrepair with grooves. **Warning**
14-09-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gasket of walk in freezer in disrepair. **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed soiled floors in the walk in freezer, walking cooler, behind cook line stove, under Bain marine, behind the reach in coolers located at the entrance, and at the front service counter at the entrance where silverware is being stored. **Warning**
36-01-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed tiles missing on the bottom wall next to exit back door and numerous tiles broken within back prep, kitchen and dish wash area. **Warning**
36-17-5
Basic - Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Observed raw unpeeled plantains stored under leaking pipe inside walk-in cooler. **Warning**
08B-36-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed container of raw beef stored on the floor of walk in cooler and bucket of oils stored on the floor near flat grill. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface. Observed grease trap stored on not absorbent surface next to dumpster. **Warning**
33-23-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup up at the back of walk in freezer. **Warning**
14-69-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. **Warning**
51-13-4
Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. **Warning**
51-18-6
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand washing signs at both bathrooms. **Warning**
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets in the walk in greaser, both reach in coolers and walk in cooler reach in in the back area, and the reach in at the front counter near baine marine. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Warning**
33-16-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed open container of ham in the reach in cooler next to baine marine. **Warning**
08B-12-5
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed soiled wall located behind baine marine. **Warning**
36-27-5
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed a leaking pipe at the back inside the walk in cooler. **Warning**
29-11-4
Basic - Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Observed piece of untreated soiled wood holding up the baine marine on the shelf that houses pots and pans. **Warning**
14-06-4
Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Observed no lighting in the walk in cooler and freezers. **Warning**
38-01-4
14
Feb 26, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
61
Jul 11, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
52
Mar 1, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Water from hand wash sink and three compartment sink drains onto floor. Operator put pan under sink to catch water until sink is repaired. **Warning**
28-13-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs stored over sour cream in dairy walk-in. Items rearranged at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. In mens and women's bathrooms. **Warning**
31B-02-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
50-09-4
Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Employee eating at prep table by back door. Discussed with employee. Employee stoped eating and removed food from area. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12B-02-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Space on sides and bottom of back door to dining area. **Warning**
35B-01-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor in disrepair in walk-in cooler and walk-in freezer **Warning**
36-17-5
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knives between prep table and wall on front line. **Warning**
10-17-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Mold like substance on wall I produce walk-in. Build up on produce cooler fan guard. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
23-03-4
50
Jan 22, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed seating restaurant establishment operating with an expired license, dated October 1, 2023. At time of inspection, operator made renewal payment via online, in the amount of $312, confirmation# 238640624. **Corrected On-Site**
50-17-3
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shelled eggs stored over a container of salad inside reach in cooler next to kitchen steamtable unit. Employee removed raw shelled eggs stored over salad container and placed on bottom of reach in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
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. Printed and provided to operator at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves located inside walk in cooler used to store produce/vegetables.
14-05-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed or provided at time of inspection.
50-09-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gaskets at walk in cooler and reach in freezer at kitchen area.
14-11-5
Basic - In-use tongs stored on oven door handle between uses located at kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**
10-20-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed rice scoop/ spoons stored in standing water at 96F located on top of steamtable unit at kitchen area.
10-07-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees located at men's and women's restroom.
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled fan covers inside walk in coolers. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
47
Apr 11, 2023
Routine - Food
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles.
23-24-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
14-09-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed containers of cabbage stored on floor in walk in cooler.
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment.
10-17-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
10-20-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk in cooler fan cover soiled.
23-03-4
74
Aug 24, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
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. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
11-07-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Repeat Violation**
21-12-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. **Repeat Violation**
24-05-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed accumulation of grease under grill kitchen area.
36-73-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed accumulation of mold like substance to door gaskets to walk-in cooler.
23-03-4
74
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Los Paisanos Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Los Paisanos Restaurant on file is from Nov 4, 2025. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Los Paisanos Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “food stored on floor” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Los Paisanos Restaurant.
How does Los Paisanos Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Miami?
Los Paisanos Restaurant most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Miami average of 74.
Has Los Paisanos Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Los Paisanos Restaurant have averaged around 16 violations per visit, up from roughly eight earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Los Paisanos 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 Los Paisanos Restaurant inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Los Paisanos Restaurant is inspected around three times per year on average.
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