Paraiso Tropical Pizzeria Restaurant Y Heladeria
Last inspected: Apr 23, 2026
52
Score
Inspectors have visited Paraiso Tropical Pizzeria Restaurant Y Heladeria eight times, with records going back to 2022. The most recent visit was on Apr 23, 2026. A high risk rating points to multiple serious findings at the most recent inspection.
Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around 11 violations to closer to nine violations per visit.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “food stored on floor”, showing up four times.
By comparison, the average Hialeah facility scores 76, putting Paraiso Tropical Pizzeria Restaurant Y Heladeria on the weaker side. This restaurant has more on its record than most do.
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Inspections
2
Critical latest
1
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 23, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw chicken stored above unwashed tomatoes, inside reach in cooler. Operator moved tomatoes to a different cooler. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08A-04-5
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employee changed task, no hands washed or gloves changed. Manager coached employee on proper glove use and hand washing. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-09-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener soiled. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first. Observed at kitchen cook line
36-06-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed at ice cream counter, small plates not inverted. Operator inverted small plates. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
24-05-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed at front counter employee drink top of prep table. Manager discarded drink. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed inside walk in freezer, box with fish, and cooking oil at kitchen stored on the floor. Operator stored food items six inches above the floor. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed between tables at kitchen. Operator removed knife and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-17-4
52
Dec 18, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed inside reach in cooler at cook line cooler, across from flat grill. Raw chicken stored over raw beef, individually portioned. Employee stored raw chicken under raw beef . **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw chicken stored over unwashed tomatoes inside reach in cooler. Operator moved tomatoes to a different cooler away from raw chicken. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-04-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed container with raw salmon, stored over a container with cooked lasagna, inside walk in cooler. Employee stored raw fish away from cooked lasagna, on a different shelf. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed over 8 employees working, preparing and serving food, no certified manager present at the time of inspection.
53A-05-6
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle containing all purpose cleaner, no labeled. Operator labeled spray bottle. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
41-17-4
Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed establishment offer fish ceviche. Not identified on the menu as raw product. **Repeat Violation**
02B-01-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed blue cutting board at kitchen grooved. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed cellphone on top of preparation tables. Operator removed cellphone. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
40-06-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at kitchen on door to the outside, gap under door. **Repeat Violation**
35B-01-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed inside ice machine. Operator stored ice scoop with handle upwards. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-08-5
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled, with food splashes, cook line. **Repeat Violation**
36-27-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed cleaning towels on prep tables at cook line. **Repeat Violation**
21-12-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed at ice cream counter, plates and bowls not inverted. **Repeat Violation**
24-05-4
33
Feb 14, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
45
Sep 23, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine test strips available.
16-37-1
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked lasagna, cooked pork prepared two days ago according to manager no date labeled. Employee lab baked food containers with preparation date. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed cook no air restraints. **Repeat Violation**
13-03-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed on door to outside at kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
35B-01-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. **Repeat Violation**
16-46-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed towels on top of preparation table at kitchen
21-12-4
67
Mar 11, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at reach in cooler sliced ham (45F - Cold Holding); sliced cheese (45F - Cold Holding) Accord to manager out for about 30 minutes. Manager took ham and sliced ch to walk in co for rapid chill. **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed metal containers stored in hand wash sink. Manager removed items from inside hand wash sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine test kit available.
16-37-1
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed rice puddings prepared two da ago no date labeled. **Repeat Violation**
02C-02-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed ice machine at kitchen soiled interior.
22-20-5
Basic - Clean equipment/utensils not stored at least 6 inches above the floor. Observed lids for pots stored on the floor at kitchen, Employee stored lids six inches above the floor. **Corrected On-Site**
24-26-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed clean metal containers not inverted. Manager inverted containers. **Corrected On-Site**
24-05-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee bottle water on top of pizza preparation table. Employee removed drink from preparation area. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employees preparing food at kitchen, hair restraints.
13-03-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed box with raw pork and bucket with ice cream stored inside walk in freezer on the floor. Employee stored food items on shelves above the floor. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at employee bathroom no sign.
31B-04-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed on clean container on drying rack. **Repeat Violation**
16-46-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed on top of prep tables at kitchen.
21-12-4
39
Jul 31, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. Observed at 3 compartment sink.
29-37-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at kitchen counter pot with cooked black beans (120F - Hot Holding) according to manager out for about two hours. Coo put pot with black beans on stove to reheat. cooked black beans (168 F - Reheating ) **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed jar inside hand was sink at pre area. Manager removed jar from inside hand wash sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine test kit available. **Repeat Violation**
16-37-1
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed rice puddings made on site, according to manager prepared the day before no date labeled.
02C-02-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed ice mach soiled.
22-20-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed cup inside salt used as scoop, Manager discarded cup. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed two bottles of water inside reach in cooler at cooking line. Manager discarded bottles. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets torn in reach in cooler gaskets pizza preparation table. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at back door to the street.
35B-01-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed inside walk in freezer ice cream, and box with pork stored on the floor. Manager stored food boxes six inches ab the floor. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use spatula /knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed at kitchen between steam table and preparation table. Employee removed spatulas and stored the properly. **Corrected On-Site**
10-17-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no sign at employees bathroom.
31B-04-4
Basic - Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. Observed ld labels in clean containers at drying racks.
16-48-4
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Jan 23, 2023
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
64
Jul 20, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 5 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 17 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw salmon over cooked lasagna inside walk-in cooler. Operator rearranged for proper storage at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed raw pork inside thank you bag stored inside walk in freezer.
14-31-5
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. Provided flyer to operator. **Corrected On-Site**
11-07-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board soiled. Observed can opener blade and slicer soiled.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed white bucket stored inside hand washing sink by front counter. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Next to the 3 compartment sink.
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Located in the prep area net to the 3 compartment sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Located inside salt container. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles.
23-24-4
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Located in the prep area.
36-36-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Throughout the establishment.
36-32-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed make table gasket torn in.
14-11-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed bucket of potatoes and tomatoes on walk in cooler floor. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed cooler gasket soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Standing cooler in the prep area.
22-16-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-33-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Located in prep area.
36-27-5
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Paraiso Tropical Pizzeria Restaurant Y Heladeria last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Paraiso Tropical Pizzeria Restaurant Y Heladeria on file is from Apr 23, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Paraiso Tropical Pizzeria Restaurant Y Heladeria?
Across the inspection record, “food stored on floor” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Paraiso Tropical Pizzeria Restaurant Y Heladeria.
How does Paraiso Tropical Pizzeria Restaurant Y Heladeria compare to other restaurants in Hialeah?
Paraiso Tropical Pizzeria Restaurant Y Heladeria most recently scored 52 out of 100, which is lower than the Hialeah average of 76.
Has Paraiso Tropical Pizzeria Restaurant Y Heladeria's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Paraiso Tropical Pizzeria Restaurant Y Heladeria have averaged around nine violations per visit, down from roughly 11 earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Paraiso Tropical Pizzeria Restaurant Y Heladeria 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 Paraiso Tropical Pizzeria Restaurant Y Heladeria inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Paraiso Tropical Pizzeria Restaurant Y Heladeria is inspected around two times per year on average.
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