Paquito's Mexican Restaurant
Last inspected: Jan 23, 2026
64
Score
Paquito's Mexican Restaurant, located at 16265 Biscayne Blvd in North Miami Beach, Florida, had a moderate risk inspection on January 23, 2026, with a score of 64. This inspection identified two major and five minor violations. Notably, repeat violations were observed for equipment in poor repair, specifically torn reach-in cooler gaskets, ice buildup in the walk-in freezer, and in-use tongs stored on a cooler door handle.
8
Inspections
0
Critical latest
2
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 23, 2026
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
64
Jul 14, 2025
Routine - Food
7 minor violations.
70
Jan 24, 2025
Routine - Food
7 minor violations.
70
Oct 30, 2024
Complaint Full
1 minor violation.
95
Oct 30, 2024
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
82
Dec 6, 2023
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 7 minor violations.
61
Oct 2, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
61
Dec 13, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 6 minor violations.
64
Violations — Jan 23, 2026 Inspection
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on reach in cooler door handle between uses. **Repeat Violation**
10-20-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
10-07-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees in men's restroom and waiter station.
31B-04-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink in bar area not accessible for employee use at all times due to being blocked by ice bin.
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Observed ice and drinks stored in Handwash sink in bar area. Advised that sink can not be used for purposes other than handwashing.
31A-11-4
Priority (Critical)
Priority Foundation (Major)
Core (Minor)
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