Paella Party
Last inspected: Dec 30, 2025
52
Score
Paella Party has been inspected eight times since 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Dec 30, 2025. A high risk tier suggests the facility had a rough recent inspection, with multiple violations on record.
Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around six violations lately compared to roughly four violations before.
The pattern that stands out is “raw animal food stored over/not properly separated”, which has been cited two times.
That's lower than the typical Miami restaurant, which scores around 74. This restaurant has more on its record than most do.
8
Inspections
2
Critical latest
1
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 30, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : 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 chicken removed from original packaging stored over octopus empanadas inside white reach in freezer in kitchen area. - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-30: **Time Extended**
08A-17-6
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed can of WD40 stored on top of oven. - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-30: **Time Extended**
41-10-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade soiled. - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-30: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior of ice machine soiled in dish area. - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-30: **Time Extended**
22-20-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. In dish area. - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-30: **Time Extended**
36-37-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Above mop sink. - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-30: **Time Extended**
36-36-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside walk in freezer and ice cream freezer. - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-30: **Time Extended**
14-69-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. In kitchen area. - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-30: **Time Extended**
14-33-4
52
Oct 28, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
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 chicken removed from original packaging stored over octopus empanadas inside white reach in freezer in kitchen area.
08A-17-6
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed can of WD40 stored on top of oven.
41-10-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade soiled.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Observed establishment packaging deli meats and cheeses inside reduced oxygen packaging without an approved HACCP plan. **Warning**
03G-50-1
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. In dish area.
36-37-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside walk in freezer and ice cream freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. In kitchen area.
14-33-4
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Above mop sink.
36-36-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior of ice machine soiled in dish area.
22-20-5
47
Jun 17, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Apr 11, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed shell eggs over milk
08A-05-6
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. Observed Ahomara Gonzalez without Employee training she is working here for more than 4 months.
53B-01-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed a case of Red peppers stored on the floor in the kitchen area. Manager stored case off the floor **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Back area interior of oven soiled.
22-08-4
70
Jan 2, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. License displayed expired Oct 2024. Operator provided the current license. **Corrected On-Site**
50-09-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
33-16-4
74
Apr 5, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
View 2 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
78
Nov 16, 2023
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 10 violations
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. Form was provided.
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled.
22-02-4
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. Form was provided to operator and signed by employees. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed at the ice machine by the 3 compartment sink. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed small cup used as scoop inside the salt container and the seafood mix container.
14-01-5
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 stored on the preparation table.
40-06-5
Basic - Food being prepared outside. Observed an employee cooking shrimps in the storage located in unit B 10 that is a storage for table and chairs.
08B-32-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed a box of chicken wings stored on the floor inside the walk in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Garbage can located outside has no lid or lid open/broken. Observed one of the lid is damaged.
33-15-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop inside the bucket. **Repeat Violation**
42-01-4
52
Sep 23, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken stored in the same container with shrimp. As per the operator the products will be used in a paella.
08A-05-6
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw beef stored over cooked meat at walk-in freezer. Operator was informed that they need to relocate the products. **Corrective Action Taken**
08A-02-6
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed fish broth and chicken broth stored at walk-in cooler not properly date marked. As per operator the products held more than 24 hours.
02C-02-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed mold like substance in the interior of ice machine located at three compartment sink room.
22-20-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Repeat Violation**
35B-01-4
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed a turkey stored on floor at walk in freezer.
08B-47-4
Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. About preparation sink. **Repeat Violation**
38-07-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the walk in freezer door soiled with food and debris.
23-03-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
42-01-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Paella Party last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Paella Party on file is from Dec 30, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Paella Party?
Across the inspection record, “raw animal food stored over/not properly separated” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Paella Party.
How does Paella Party compare to other restaurants in Miami?
Paella Party most recently scored 52 out of 100, which is lower than the Miami average of 74.
Has Paella Party's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Paella Party have averaged around six violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Paella Party 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 Paella Party inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Paella Party is inspected around two times per year on average.
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