Paquito's Mexican Restaurant
Last inspected: Jan 23, 2026
64
Score
Paquito's Mexican Restaurant has been inspected seven times since 2022. On Jan 23, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near six violations each time.
Looking across the full record, “ice buildup in walk-in freezer” is the recurring theme, flagged six times.
By comparison, the average North Miami Beach facility scores 72, putting Paquito's Mexican Restaurant on the weaker side. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
7
Inspections
0
Critical latest
2
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 23, 2026
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
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
Intermediate - Handwash sink in bar area not accessible for employee use at all times due to being blocked by ice bin.
31A-09-4
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
64
Jul 14, 2025
Routine - Food
7 minor violations.
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Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn.
14-11-5
Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken.
14-38-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed container of onions being stored on floor in walk in cooler. Manager advised employee to move to shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Located on reach in cooler door. Manager removed. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Located in kitchen area. Manager instructed employee to clean. **Corrective Action Taken**
29-49-6
Basic - Walk-in cooler/ Reach-in cooler shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
22-16-4
70
Jan 24, 2025
Routine - Food
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Basic - Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. Located in walk in cooler and freezer.
36-12-4
Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken.
14-38-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed container of raw chicken being stored on floor in walk in cooler.
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. **Repeat Violation**
10-07-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
21-04-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
16-21-4
70
Oct 30, 2024
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. **Repeat Violation**
29-49-6
Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Located in walk in cooler/ freezer.
36-11-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Located on reach in cooler door handle.
10-20-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
10-07-4
82
Dec 6, 2023
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 7 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Observed non food grade paper towels lining taco shells. **Warning**
14-86-1
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. **Warning**
16-21-4
Basic - Clean pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. **Warning**
24-05-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Establishment charging automatic gratuity without properly disclosing the information on the bill however the menu states "18% service charge will be included for all parties. Advised manager that information must be on both receipt and menu. Manager called there POS system vendor to add verbiage to receipt and is awaiting the change. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
55-01-4
Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-69-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Manager discarded water.**Repeat Violation** **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
10-07-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
29-49-6
61
Oct 2, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. As of 10/1/23.
50-17-3
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. Discussed and emailed form to operator. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
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. Discussed and emailed form to operator. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-27-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and walk in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Water was 80°F and located next to steam table.
10-07-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Located in kitchen area.
29-49-6
61
Dec 13, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. As of 10/1/22. **Admin Complaint**
50-17-2
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged tilapia bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package.
06-09-1
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn.
14-11-5
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Located in walk in cooler.
36-22-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cases of onions being stored on floor in walk in cooler.
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Water was 84°F and located on prep table.
10-07-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Paquito's Mexican Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Paquito's Mexican Restaurant on file is from Jan 23, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Paquito's Mexican Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “ice buildup in walk-in freezer” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Paquito's Mexican Restaurant.
How does Paquito's Mexican Restaurant compare to other restaurants in North Miami Beach?
Paquito's Mexican Restaurant most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the North Miami Beach average of 72.
Has Paquito's Mexican Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Paquito's Mexican Restaurant have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Paquito's Mexican 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 Paquito's Mexican Restaurant inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Paquito's Mexican Restaurant is inspected around two times per year on average.
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