Paseo Catracho
Last inspected: Mar 19, 2026
74
Score
Going back to 2022, Paseo Catracho has nine inspections in the public record. On Mar 19, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near eight violations each time.
Looking across the full record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” is the recurring theme, flagged three times.
Paseo Catracho scores about where you'd expect for a Miami restaurant. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
9
Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
6
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 19, 2026
Routine - Food
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed multiple cases of plastic water bottles stored on the floor at storage area near front counter. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-19: Observed multiple cases of plastic water bottles stored on the floor at storage area near front counter. **Time Extended**
08B-38-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed raw sausage at walk in cooler not covered. Operator overhead item. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-19: Observed cut veggies not covered at WIC. Coached manager on correct procedure. **Time Extended**
08B-12-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth stored on counter top at front counter and not in sanitizing solution. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-19: Observed wet wiping cloth stored on counter top at front counter and not in sanitizing solution. **Time Extended**
21-12-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior of ice machine soiled with debris. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-19: Observed interior of ice machine soiled with mold-like substance at front counter. **Time Extended**
22-20-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gasket at reach in cooler next to flattop at cook line. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-19: Observed torn gasket at reach in cooler next to flattop at cook line. **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at rear exit. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-19: Observed at rear exit. **Time Extended**
35B-01-4
74
Nov 17, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 9 minor violations.
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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw shell eggs stored over unwashed lettuce at walk in cooler. **Warning**
08A-04-5
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed most employee trading expired **Warning**
53B-14-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior of ice machine soiled with debris. **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed metal containers at ware washing shelf not inverted. Manager inverted containers. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
24-05-4
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed in women's bathroom and family bathroom trash can missing lid. **Warning**
32-12-6
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed metal containers at ware washing area wet nesting. **Warning**
24-08-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gasket at reach in cooler next to flattop at cook line. **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at rear exit. **Warning**
35B-01-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed multiple cases of plastic water bottles stored on the floor at storage area near front counter. **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed raw sausage at walk in cooler not covered. Operator overhead item. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-12-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth stored on counter top at front counter and not in sanitizing solution. **Warning**
21-12-4
50
Mar 24, 2025
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tiles with water damage at dry storage area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-24: **Time Extended**
36-32-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting boards on top of reach in cooler near cook line and steam table no longer cleanable. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-24: **Time Extended**
14-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-24: **Time Extended**
35B-01-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed containers of food on floor at walk in freezer. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-24: **Time Extended**
08B-38-4
82
Jan 22, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed white rice (122F - Hot Holding) at steam table, as per manager for approximately 1 hour prior, advised operator to reheat product. **Warning**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed Mayra Avila certification expired on 09-24-2024. **Warning**
53A-03-7
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed at front counter next to coffee machine. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tiles with water damage at dry storage area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-32-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting boards on top of reach in cooler near cook line and steam table no longer cleanable. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-09-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
35B-01-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed containers of food on floor at walk in freezer. **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed by coffee machine front counter. **Warning**
31B-04-4
58
Jul 30, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
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
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
50
Feb 28, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Residue build up on ice scoop. Scoop sent to dish pit for cleaning. **Corrective Action Taken**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At expo area hand wash sink, and by ice machine. Towels restocked at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Walk-in freezer shelf lined with card board.
14-45-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. On cook line. Manager discarded drinks. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Employees on cook line drinking from cups with no lid.
12B-12-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back door to kitchen.
35B-01-4
Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Ice scoop stored on top of dusty machine. Recommended scoop be stored in a container. Scoop sent to dish pit for cleaning. **Corrective Action Taken**
10-12-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk-in freezer wall and cardboard lined shelf soiled. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
58
Aug 16, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
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
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
58
Feb 28, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting boards soiled.
22-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
16-21-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl no handle stored in dry rice container.
14-01-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles.
23-24-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment.
10-17-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
16-46-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler.
29-49-6
64
Aug 19, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed bottom of service station rusted. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-19: Observed bottom of service station rusted. **Time Extended**
22-31-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed missing tiles by air hoods in preparation area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-19: Observed missing tiles by air hoods in preparation area **Time Extended**
36-32-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Throughout the kitchen area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-19: Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. **Time Extended**
36-34-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting boards grooved at prep area and reach in coolers. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-19: Observed cutting boards grooved at prep area and reach in coolers **Time Extended**
14-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed walk in freezer in disrepair observed unit not maintaining temperature. Ambient temperature of unit was 51F. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-19: Observed walk in freezer in disrepair observed unit not maintaining temperature. Ambient temperature of unit was 51F. **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed an air gap in the back door as well as the side door by ice machine. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-19: Observed an air gap in the back door as well as the side door by ice machine. **Time Extended**
35B-01-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Observed above grill line. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-19: Light shield damaged/in disrepair, above grill line. **Time Extended**
38-01-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-19: Observed hood filters soiled **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in walk-in cooler. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-19: Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in walk-in cooler. **Time Extended**
38-04-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Paseo Catracho last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Paseo Catracho on file is from Mar 19, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Paseo Catracho?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Paseo Catracho.
How does Paseo Catracho compare to other restaurants in Miami?
Paseo Catracho most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is about the same as the Miami average of 74.
Has Paseo Catracho's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Paseo Catracho have averaged around eight violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Paseo Catracho 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 Paseo Catracho inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Paseo Catracho is inspected around three times per year on average.
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