Paradise Gas Station / Pepito's Plaza
Last inspected: Apr 14, 2026
78
Score
Going back to 2022, Paradise Gas Station / Pepito's Plaza has nine inspections in the public record. Paradise Gas Station / Pepito's Plaza was last inspected on Apr 14, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.
Things have been moving the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around three violations to closer to five violations per visit.
The pattern that stands out is “standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler”, which has been cited two times.
That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Doral restaurant scores 73. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.
9
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 14, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed hose under handwashing sink connected to spigot without a vacuum breaker.
29-34-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. Observed employee three compartment sink, not using it in the proper order, observed an employee only washing and rinsing and not sanitizing. Manager had employee fill the three compartment sink in the correct order of washing, rinsing and sanitizing. **Corrected On-Site**
16-13-5
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water in reach in cooler at cook line under flat top griddle.
29-49-6
78
Aug 15, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed RAW CHORIZO (51F - Cooling); RAW BACON (50F - Cooling) in reach in cooler at grill station, as per manager prepared more than four hours.
01B-13-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food removed from cold holding for necessary preparation rose above 41 degrees Fahrenheit during the preparation process and was not cooled back down to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. Observed RAW CHORIZO (51F - Cooling); RAW BACON (50F - Cooling) in reach in cooler at grill station, as per manager prepared more than four hours.
03D-07-5
High Priority - Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed chlorine wiping cloth sanitizer at 200plus ppm at prep area. Manager diluted solution with a final reading of 100ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
41-15-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed a case of plastic water bottles stored on the floor next to reach in freezer at prep area. Manager placed on shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
61
Jan 31, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee changed gloves to initiate a task working with food without hand washing. Coached employee on correct procedure. Hands were washed and new gloves used. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-07-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over cut tomatoes at reach-in cooler closer to back exit door.
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Employee has not received adequate training related to their assigned duties as evidenced by the inability to answer basic food safety questions. Observed employee not knowing correct concentration of chlorine at three compartment sink. Coached employee on correct concentration.
53B-16-4
Intermediate - Test kit for measuring the concentration of the sanitizing solution not used in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions or employee unaware of proper use. Observed chlorine and quaternary test strips expired.
16-43-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed handle of scoop used to scoop fries touching fries at reach-in freezer drawer at cookline.
10-01-5
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed at reach-in cooler across from hot holding equipment at front counter area.
05-09-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach-in cooler gaskets in disrepair at front cookline.
14-11-5
52
Oct 18, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Aug 19, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw shell eggs stored over unwashed limes at reach-in cooler at preparation area. **Warning**
08A-04-5
Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed undercooked burger patties not identified and tied to consumer advisory. **Warning**
02B-01-5
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee doing food preparation while wearing bracelets. **Warning**
13-07-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed at front counter ice machine. **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at front counter. **Warning**
14-09-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee doing food preparation while not wearing hair restraint. **Warning**
13-03-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided choking poster to person in charge via email. **Warning**
51-13-4
61
Mar 20, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
90
Sep 25, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed shredded cabbage (44F - Cold Holding); hot dogs (47F - Cold Holding); smoked ham (47F - Cold Holding) located inside reach in cooler by kitchen exit door. Employee moved items to reach freezer for rapid cooling. 2nd temperatures: shredded cabbage (42F - Cooling); hot dogs (43F - Cooling); smoked ham (43F - Cooling) **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed various employee personal food containers stored above food used for customers, inside reach in cooler at back kitchen area.
08B-49-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed inside coolers located at front counter.
29-49-6
Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed sanitizer solution at 200 ppm. Employee made new chlorine sanitizer solution, at 100 ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
21-07-4
74
Feb 17, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef over containers of mayonnaise in the reach in cooler. The manager moved the items. Observed raw pork over vegetables in the walk in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
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. Poster provided via email. The manager printed it. **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
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 provided via email. The manager printed a copy and all employees on duty read and signed it. **Corrected On-Site**
11-26-1
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled throughout the kitchen.
23-03-4
Basic - Vending machine exterior soiled. **Repeat Violation**
23-01-4
64
Oct 28, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Equipment drain line draining into handwash sink. Observed at the cook line. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2022-10-28: Equipment drain line draining into handwash sink. Observed at the cook line. **Repeat Violation** **Time Extended**
31A-10-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed the reach in cooler gaskets torn in the back room. - From follow-up inspection 2022-10-28: Equipment in poor repair. Observed the reach in cooler gaskets torn in the back room. **Time Extended**
14-11-5
86
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Paradise Gas Station / Pepito's Plaza last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Paradise Gas Station / Pepito's Plaza on file is from Apr 14, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Paradise Gas Station / Pepito's Plaza?
Across the inspection record, “standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Paradise Gas Station / Pepito's Plaza.
How does Paradise Gas Station / Pepito's Plaza compare to other restaurants in Doral?
Paradise Gas Station / Pepito's Plaza most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is higher than the Doral average of 73.
Has Paradise Gas Station / Pepito's Plaza's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Paradise Gas Station / Pepito's Plaza have averaged around five violations per visit, up from roughly three earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Paradise Gas Station / Pepito's Plaza means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Paradise Gas Station / Pepito's Plaza inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Paradise Gas Station / Pepito's Plaza is inspected around three times per year on average.
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