EL PALADAR DE LISSETTE
715 W 83 ST, Hialeah FL 33014 · 305.556.8474
Last inspected Jul 10, 2026 · 8 visits since July 2023
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5 inspections trending up, 80 points better than where it started.
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. Emailed the form to operator. Operator printed and posted.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Jul 10, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 1 finding
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs over lettuce in reach in cooler. Operator properly stored it.
Nov 24, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic bowl inside rice container.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.
Aug 11, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked chicken (111F - Hot Holding); white rice (98F - Hot Holding) in steam table, for less than 4 hours as per operator. Operator increased the steam table temperature.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Nov 21, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping towel on top of preparation table, operator placed inside chlorine sanitation solution at 100 ppm.
Aug 13, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
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Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl in rice container with no handle
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed phone on prep table
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap underneath screen door in storage area.
Missing drain plug at dumpster.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed paper dispenser soiled, filters above stove soiled, gaskets in all reach in coolers and freezers soiled.
Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Observed dry food in plastic containers being reused by operator.
Aug 12, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 21 recorded, 8 high priority.
8 High priority3 Intermediate10 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed Bari brand Italian tomato sauce 90oz and Fronte brand peeled tomatoes 106 oz dented.
Metal stem-type thermometer soiled.
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed raw chicken in thank you bags
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw shell eggs over produce in both reach in coolers
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed chicken in same chest freezer with vegetables
Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed cook fry plantains and use same gloves to answer phone call and continue to cook and handle raw plantains without glove change. Coached cook to change gloves.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed tamales (89F - Hot Holding) above stove; as per operator placed above stove for less than four hours. Manager put tamales back in oven to bring back to proper temperature Observed at steam table white rice (124F - Hot Holding); rice and beans (124F - Hot Holding); chicken (101F - Hot Holding) operator moved food around and increased equipment temperature; as per operator food has been there less than four hours.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed soap and bleach containers stored on chest freezer in storage area. Coached manager and were removed and stored properly
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towel at men's bathroom. Manager brought them into bathroom
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at hand wash sink in kitchen, and no soap at women's restroom. Notified manager and she brought soap for both hand wash sinks.
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. Olga
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl in rice container with no handle
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed phone on prep table
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 wash and rinse, no sanitize. Encouraged cook to set up sanitize properly
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap underneath screen door in storage area.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.
Missing drain plug at dumpster.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed paper dispenser soiled, filters above stove soiled, gaskets in all reach in coolers and freezers soiled.
Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Observed dry food in plastic containers being reused by operator.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed cloths on prep table, not in solution bucket.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed flour, sugar and salt without label. Notified manager and she wrote proper names on containers.
Feb 14, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 10, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs over cooked pork inside reach in cooler. Operator properly stored it.
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. Emailed the form to operator. Operator printed and posted.
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. Emailed the form to operator. Operator printed and posted.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.
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