Los Parados Restaurant
Last inspected: Mar 12, 2026
61
Score
Going back to 2022, Los Parados Restaurant has nine inspections in the public record. Inspectors last stopped by on Mar 12, 2026. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.
Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around seven violations across recent inspections versus roughly 20 violations before.
Across the inspection history, “ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded four times.
Restaurants in Miami average 74, so Los Parados Restaurant trails the local norm. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
9
Inspections
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Critical latest
1
Major latest
8
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 12, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed slicer guard soiled.
22-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor soiled in the storage area employee cleaned floor **Corrected On-Site**
36-73-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed hole on wall in the kitchen area by the white chest freezer.
36-24-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside of the three white chest freezer, observed ice buildup inside of the walk in freezer **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - Light not functioning. Observed light out in the walk in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
36-62-4
Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. By the walk in cooler.
38-07-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed storage area wall soiled.
36-27-5
61
Oct 28, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 6 minor violations.
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High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Observed employee cracking eggs and touching clean plate without washing hands. Employee was trained on how to wash hand properly. Employee washed hands and put gloves. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-27-4
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed raw chicken stored inside thank you bag in reach in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
14-31-5
High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Observed more that 30 eggs outside in kitchen. Operator stored eggs inside reach in cooler. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
03A-03-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Clean equipment/utensils not stored at least 6 inches above the floor. Observed clean cutting boards stored on kitchen floor. Operator removed cutting boards from floor and sent them to be washed and sanitized. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
24-26-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting board on reach in cooler in kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed inside reach in freezer by slicer in kitchen, and inside Walk in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed towel under cutting board inside kitchen. Operator removed towel. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
21-04-4
Basic - Light not functioning. Observed inside Walk in freezer.
36-62-4
47
Apr 22, 2025
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed broken floor tiles throughout kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-22: At time of callback inspection Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed broken floor tiles throughout kitchen. **Time Extended**
36-17-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Observed inside Beer Room. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-22: At time of callback inspection Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Observed inside Beer Room. **Time Extended**
14-36-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-22: At time of callback inspection observed Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Time Extended**
14-17-4
86
Feb 20, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Insects, Rodents, and Animals Not Present
FL-38
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
29
Sep 17, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 17 minor violations.
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High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Observed more than a dozen raw shell eggs at 80°F stored on reach in cool inside kitchen. As per Operator eggs have been outside for an hour. Operator stored eggs inside reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-03-5
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at hand wash sink inside kitchen. Operator provided soap. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ **Repeat Violation**
53A-05-6
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed soiled ceiling vents throughout kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Clean equipment/utensils not stored at least 6 inches above the floor. Observed clean cutting board on kitchen floor. Operator sent cutting board to be washed and sanitized. **Corrective Action Taken**
24-26-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed big cutting boards throughout kitchen.
14-09-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn in front of flat griddle in kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed missing grout throughout kitchen.
36-17-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed inside reach in freezer inside beer room. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed knife stored between prep table and wall inside kitchen. Operator removed knife. **Corrected On-Site**
10-17-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed on prep table inside kitchen. Operator removed towel. **Corrected On-Site**
21-04-4
Basic - Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Observed inside beer room.
14-36-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at front counter.
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled reach in coolers gaskets throughout kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in front of flat griddle in kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
14-33-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed black beans pot uncovered inside Walk in cooler. Operator covered pot. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-12-5
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed liver thawing at room temperature inside kitchen. Operator stored liver inside Walk in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Repeat Violation**
14-17-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed water leaking from unit inside Walk in cooler.
29-11-4
30
Mar 28, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 9 major violations. 19 minor violations.
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High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired on October 1,2023.
50-17-3
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken over hash browns at reach in freezer by dry storage area.
08A-05-6
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. Provided via email.
11-26-1
Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. No consumer advisory posted.
02B-02-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed tuna salad, pulled eggs and pork not labeled at walk in cooler, for more than 24 hours.
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory.
02B-01-5
Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ At the time of the inspection observed 5 employees working and no manager present.
53A-05-6
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
05-08-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed Utensils soiled under preparation table located next to 3 compartment sink. Observed fryers soiled at cook line.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed ice scoop inside handsink at front counter.
31A-11-4
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. At the time of the inspection owner was not present and employees were not able to provide certificates.
53B-01-5
Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observed cardboard at preparation table next to cook line.
14-05-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling in disrepair at kitchen area.
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. Observed ceiling vents soiled throughout the establishment.
36-34-5
Basic - Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. By cook line.
24-06-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets at walk in freezer in disrepair.
14-11-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor soiled throughout establishment.
36-73-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed Wall next to handsink at front counter in disrepair.
36-24-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed Icebuild up at reach in freezer by cook line. Observed ice buildup at walk in freezer **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed oven with accumulation of grease on the exterior and interior of oven.
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets soiled at reach in coolers and reach in freezer.
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed at reach in cooler at kitchen area.
22-16-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed Interior shelves rusted at reach in cooler across from cook line.
14-33-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed chicken not stored at walk in cooler.
08B-12-5
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed shelves at walk in cooler rusted.
14-17-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled throughout the kitchen area.
36-27-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
42-01-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth at front counter and not tired in sanitizing solution.
21-12-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed squeeze bottles with no label at cook line.
02D-01-5
12
Aug 21, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
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Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
41
Nov 17, 2022
Complaint Full
2 minor violations.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed cracked floor tiles inside kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-17: At time of callback inspection observed cracked floor tiles inside kitchen. **Time Extended**
36-17-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed inside Walk in cooler in kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-17: At time of callback inspection Observed shelves rust inside Walk in cooler in kitchen. **Time Extended**
14-17-4
90
Oct 18, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 9 minor violations.
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Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
45
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Los Parados Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Los Parados Restaurant on file is from Mar 12, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Los Parados Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Los Parados Restaurant.
How does Los Parados Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Miami?
Los Parados Restaurant most recently scored 61 out of 100, which is lower than the Miami average of 74.
Has Los Parados Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Los Parados Restaurant have averaged around seven violations per visit, down from roughly 20 earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Los Parados 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 Parados Restaurant inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Los Parados Restaurant is inspected around three times per year on average.
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