Paraiso Tropical Pizza Cafe
Last inspected: Feb 13, 2026
86
Score
The health department has logged 10 inspections at Paraiso Tropical Pizza Cafe, the earliest from 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Feb 13, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around nine violations each, up from closer to four violations before.
“Food-contact surface soiled with food debris” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing four times across the record.
Compared to the broader Hialeah restaurant scene, where the average is 76, this is a stronger showing. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
10
Inspections
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Critical latest
0
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 13, 2026
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-13: Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Time Extended**
22-20-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-13: Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Time Extended**
14-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach reach in cooler gasket soiled - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-13: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach reach in cooler gasket soil **Time Extended**
23-03-4
86
Feb 12, 2026
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed inside of the prep reach in cooler swai (59 F - Cold Holding); snapper (59 F - Cold Holding); Pork (52 F - Cold Holding); Cooked pork (60 F - Cold Holding ),marinated beef (59 F - Cold Holding); Marinated Chicken (50 F - Cold Holding) according to operator since yesterday.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Observed shell eggs on counter area. Manager stored shell eggs on reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-03-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed inside of the prep reach in cooler swai (59 F - Cold Holding); snapper (59 F - Cold Holding); Pork (52 F - Cold Holding); Cooked pork (60 F - Cold Holding ),marinated beef (59 F - Cold Holding); Marinated Chicken (50 F - Cold Holding) according to operator since yesterday.
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed reach can opener blade soiled.
22-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed prep reach in cooler ambient temperature 60 F
14-74-7
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
14-09-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed ceiling vent prep reach inside cooler gasket in disrepair, observed prep reach in cooler ambient temperature 60 F
14-11-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor under equipments soiled.
36-73-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed reach inside oven soiled
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach reach in cooler gasket soiled
23-03-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels on clean containers.
16-46-4
39
Sep 16, 2025
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 13 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled, mixer
22-02-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine test kit onsite
16-37-1
Intermediate - Probe thermometer not accurate within plus or minus 2 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed operator thermometer not moving from 0°F at calibration.
05-06-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed a wallet, keys on top of the prep table.
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed chest freezer located outside not in use under an aluminum roof.
14-11-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cases of liquid oil stored on the kitchen floor.
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside of the reach in freezer **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed ice scoop handle touching the ice. Person in charge took scoop out. **Corrected On-Site**
10-08-5
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed spatulas inside a container of water inside of a reach in cooler
10-07-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
21-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed outside of microwaves, reach in cooler soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed chicken empanadas not covered inside of the lobby reach in freezer
08B-12-5
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed walk in cooler shelves with rust. **Repeat Violation**
14-17-4
45
Feb 11, 2025
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler with rust that has pitted the surface. - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-11: Walk-in cooler with rust that has pitted the surface. **Time Extended**
14-17-4
95
Feb 10, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken over cooked chicken and cooked beef stored in walk in cooler.
08A-05-6
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken over raw fish stored in walk in cooler.
08A-20-5
Basic - Food stored in a room/shed that is not fully enclose. Observed rice, black beans, cooking oil, and cans of tomato sauce stored inside a small shed located at the rear of the restaurant. This shed is situated under an aluminum roof and lacks exterior walls. **Warning**
08B-43-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer, located at cooking line.
14-69-4
Basic - Unpackaged food in an unprotected holding unit in a customer/nonsecure area. Observed 1 white chests freezer with food stored inside at the back of the restaurant under an aluminum roof without external walls. **Warning**
08B-63-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-17-4
61
Sep 5, 2024
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board soiled, located at cooking line.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
16-37-1
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee engaged in food preparation without hair restraint.
13-03-4
Basic - Reach-in freezer interior have accumulation of soil residues, located at cooking line.
22-16-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-17-4
64
Jan 17, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Certified Food Manager or person in charge failed to verify employee health, exclusions or restrictions. **Corrected On-Site**
11-02-5
Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items.
11-07-5
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.
11-27-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
24-05-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Most kitchen cutting boards.
14-09-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
10-20-4
Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use.
21-10-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed most cooked foods inside RIC not covered .
08B-12-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean.
21-09-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
21-12-4
50
Jul 17, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed 3 compartment sink with chlorine sanitation solutions at 0 ppm. Operator properly set up the 3 compartment sink with chlorine sanitation solution at 100 ppm during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
22-42-4
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed raw beef, raw chicken,plant food stored inside thank you bag, in reach in freezer.
14-31-5
Intermediate - Probe thermometer not within the intended measuring range of use.
05-03-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Operator properly stored it. **Corrected On-Site**
10-08-5
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs hanging on oven door, operator removed it. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Observed insect control device over slice machine. Operator removed it.
35B-02-4
58
Mar 9, 2023
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Slicer blade soiled
22-02-4
Intermediate - Probe thermometer not accurate within plus or minus 2 degrees Fahrenheit. Manager thermometer no moving from 0°F **Repeat Violation**
05-06-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed rice pudding prepared onsite no date marked. Manager marked rice pudding. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. **Repeat Violation**
11-07-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed reach in freezer with ice buildup located in the kitchen area.
14-69-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
10-20-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gasket soiled at the front counter area.
23-03-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Observed dirty towel on top of the prep table.
21-09-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Obviously sugar container no labeled.
02D-01-5
52
Jul 7, 2022
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Paraiso Tropical Pizza Cafe last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Paraiso Tropical Pizza Cafe on file is from Feb 13, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Paraiso Tropical Pizza Cafe?
Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Paraiso Tropical Pizza Cafe.
How does Paraiso Tropical Pizza Cafe compare to other restaurants in Hialeah?
Paraiso Tropical Pizza Cafe most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Hialeah average of 76.
Has Paraiso Tropical Pizza Cafe's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Paraiso Tropical Pizza Cafe have averaged around nine violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Paraiso Tropical Pizza Cafe 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 Paraiso Tropical Pizza Cafe inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Paraiso Tropical Pizza Cafe is inspected around three times per year on average.
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