MAY 5
2026
PASSED
4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — FLORIDA
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EL MESON DEL PARAISO RESTAURANT.
BEAT. 77/100
12820 SW 120 ST · DADE, FLORIDA
Last inspected May 5, 2026 · passed
12 critical violations on file. Recent issues warrant caution.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
4
3 passed · 1 w/ conditions
VIOLATIONS
32
includes 12 critical
RECORDS COVER
1 YEAR
since Aug 2024
INSPECTION HISTORY
Original container — properly labeled, date marking, consumer advisory
Cited 1 time on this inspection
Thermometers provided and conspicuously placed
Cited 1 time on this inspection
Non-food contact surfaces clean
Cited 1 time on this inspection
Floors properly constructed, clean, drained, coved
Cited 2 times on this inspection
MAR 62026PASS W/ CONDITIONS15 violations6 CRITICALDETAILS
MAR 6
2026
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
15 violations6 CRITICALDETAILS
Approved source
Cited 1 time on this inspection
Original container — properly labeled, date marking, consumer advisory
Cited 1 time on this inspection
Food out of temperature
Cited 2 times on this inspection
Thermometers provided and conspicuously placed
Cited 1 time on this inspection
Potentially hazardous food properly thawed
Cited 1 time on this inspection
Food protection, cross-contamination
Cited 3 times on this inspection
In-use food dispensing utensils properly stored
Cited 2 times on this inspection
Hands washed and clean, good hygienic practices, eating/drinking/smoking
Cited 3 times on this inspection
Food contact surfaces designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located
Cited 1 time on this inspection
Dishwashing facilities designed, constructed, operated
Cited 1 time on this inspection
Food contact surfaces of equipment and utensils clean
Cited 1 time on this inspection
Non-food contact surfaces clean
Cited 1 time on this inspection
Toilet and hand-washing facilities, number, convenient, designed, installed
Cited 2 times on this inspection
Floors properly constructed, clean, drained, coved
Cited 2 times on this inspection
Food management certification valid / Employee training verification
Cited 1 time on this inspection
OCT 72025PASSED7 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
OCT 7
2025
PASSED
7 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
Approved source
Cited 2 times on this inspection
Food out of temperature
Cited 1 time on this inspection
In-use food dispensing utensils properly stored
Cited 2 times on this inspection
Food contact surfaces designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located
Cited 2 times on this inspection
Dishwashing facilities designed, constructed, operated
Cited 1 time on this inspection
Food contact surfaces of equipment and utensils clean
Cited 1 time on this inspection
Current license properly displayed
Cited 1 time on this inspection
AUG 262024PASSED6 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
AUG 26
2024
PASSED
6 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
Food out of temperature
Cited 1 time on this inspection
Foods handled with minimum contact
Cited 1 time on this inspection
Personnel with infections restricted
Cited 1 time on this inspection
Non-food contact surfaces designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located
Cited 1 time on this inspection
Walls, ceilings, and attached equipment, constructed, clean
Cited 2 times on this inspection
Other conditions sanitary and safe operation
Cited 1 time on this inspection
Data sourced from Florida DBPR — Dept. of Business & Professional Regulation. We'd love to link you straight to this restaurant's record — turns out Florida considers that a luxury. The full dataset is what's on offer →