EL PARADOR
12758 SW 88 ST, Miami FL 33186 · 7865660321
Last inspected Aug 19, 2026 · 9 visits since September 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between C and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw pork stored above yuca located in the walk-in cooler.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $200
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1--2018048095 | Aug 10, 2018 | Oct 5, 2018 | $200 |
Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Aug 19, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 10 findingsThe state's own report →
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed in walk in freezer raw pork stored above assorted vegetables. Operator stored pork below vegetables during time of inspection. Observed in walk in freezer raw ox tail stored above yuca. Operator stored raw ox tail below yuca during time of inspection. Observed in reach in cooler across from preparation table raw chicken stored over peppers. Operator stored chicken below peppers during time of inspection.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed in reach in cooler across from preparation table raw pork and raw chicken stored In the same container. Operator segregated proteins and stored separately during time of inspection.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at steam table in front counter pork shoulder (125F - Hot Holding). As per operator was prepared less than 2 hours. Operator reheated pork shoulder (165F - Reheating).
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. Observed Jose and Alisney engaging in food preparation without proof of employee agreement. Form was sent to operator via email.
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Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed Jose and Alisney engaging in food preparation without proof of food handler training.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed current license not displayed in establishment.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed tongs in front steam table being held in water at 91F. Operator heated water to 135F.
Open dumpster lid. Observed dumpster lid open.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in cooler to the right of sand which station soiled. Operator cleaned during time of inspection.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed accumulation of grease in wall behind cook line in back kitchen area.
Mar 31, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority3 Intermediate5 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed stored to the right of kitchen exit door a dented can of hunts tomato paste. Operator segregated can to be discarded.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed in walk in freezer raw chicken stored over raw swai. Operator stored raw swai above raw chicken. Observed in reach in cooler across from preparation table raw chicken stored over raw swai. Operator stored raw swai above raw chicken.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towel in hand wash sink to the left of three compartment sink. Operator provided paper towel.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at hand wash sink to the left of three compartment sink no soap. Operator provided soap during time of inspection. Observed at hand wash sink across from steam table at front counter no soap. Operator provided soap during time of inspection.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed in reach in cooler across from preparation table shredded chicken and shredded beef prepared on site, as per operator more than 24 hours, without date marking.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Current license was not displayed during time of inspection.
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed food debris on floor below deli slicer to the right of kitchen exit door.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand wash sign at hand wash sink to the left of three compartment sink. Operator posted hand wash sign during time of inspection.
Open dumpster lid. Observed dumpster lid open. Dumpster is shared with shopping plaza.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed employee drink stored in drink cooler across from steam table. Operator removed employee drink from reach in cooler.
Oct 7, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 14 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate11 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef steak over cooked beans inside reach in cooler at kitchen. Operator properly rearranged.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed roasted pork (96F - Hot Holding) inside oven at kitchen. As per operator for less than 4 hrs. Operator turned on over for reheating. Observed at steam table potatoes (122F - Hot Holding). As per operator for less than 4 hrs. Operator placed potatoes on stove for reheating.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at kitchen. Operator provided.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed throughout establishment.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed throughout kitchen area and dinning rooms.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee water on prep table at kitchen area. Operator removed the water.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee phone and speaker on prep table at kitchen. Operator removed the items.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed under shelves inside walk in freezer.
Food stored on floor. Observed plastic container with salt stored on floor under prep table at kitchen area. Operator removed from the floor.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed under white cutting board on prep table at kitchen area. Operator removed the towel.
Stored food not covered. Observed stored ham block not properly covered inside reach in cooler. Operator covered the ham.
Walk-in freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet orange cloth on prep table at kitchen. Operator removed the towel.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed plastic container with salt not properly labeled under prep table at kitchen area.
Mar 17, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tiles in disrepair throughout kitchen area.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed white cutting board on prep table across from grill with cut marks no longer cleanable.
Mar 14, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 11 recorded, 5 high priority.
5 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Observed employee handle money from tip jar and then touch tongs to mix food without washing hands. Coached employee on proper handwashing procedures and employee washed hands properly.
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw shell eggs stored over unwashed tomatoes in reach in cooler next to grill in kitchen area. Operator stored eggs on bottom shelf.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed cooked beans (49F - Cold Holding) in standing reach in cooler across from ovens in kitchen area. As per operator since yesterday 03/13. Operator segregated product to be discarded.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed ham and cheese sandwich (45F - Cold Holding); cheese (61F - Cold Holding) at front counter display case. As per operator for 1 and a half hours. Operator placed in reach in cooler for rapid cooling. Also observed cooked beans (49F - Cold Holding) in standing reach in cooler across from ovens in kitchen area. As per operator since yesterday 03/13. Operator segregated product to be discarded.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed roasted pork (97F - Hot Holding) As per operator for 1 hour and a half. Operator took products to oven to be reheated. Observed chicken empanada (126F - Hot Holding); spinach empanadas (101F - Hot Holding); chicken croquettes (112F - Hot Holding) in hot box. As per operator for approximately 2 hrs. Operator turned up heat to reheat.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed not paper towels at handwashing sink next to three compartment sink in kitchen area. Operator provided paper towels.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl with no handle in container of rice in dry storage area. Operator removed bowl.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tiles in disrepair throughout kitchen area.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed white cutting board on prep table across from grill with cut marks no longer cleanable.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed employee personal food in reach in cooler next to ice machine at front counter.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee personal items stored on top of cases of soda at front counter next to ice machine.
Sep 26, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 13 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate9 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed ham (50 F - Cold Holding) as per operator for less than three hours. Operator moved the products to the walk in freezer for rapid cooling.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed ham and cheese empanadas (112 F - Hot Holding) at hot box. As per operator for less than two hours. And pork shoulder (113 F - Hot Holding) at steam table. As per operator for less than one hour. Operator moved the empanadas to the bottom part of the hot box to be reheated. And moved the pork shoulder to the oven to be reheated.
Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed shelves at reach in cooler rusted preparation area.
Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food at coffee station.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed some pots and pans not stored inverted at shelf under preparation table. Operator inverted the pots and pans.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable at preparation area.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employees wearing bracelets while serving food.
Food stored on floor. Observed oil containers stored on floor next to three compartment sink.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed some walls tiles missing at three compartment sink.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed two knives stored between wall and gas line. Operator removed the knives and sent them to the three compartment sink.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board at preparation area. Operator removed the towel.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water at reach in cooler preparation area.
Mar 5, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
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Employee switched from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. Observed employee touched raw chicken then handled ham without washing hands.
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed bread stored in shopping bag,kitchen.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw pork stored above yuca located in the walk-in cooler.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed can of WD 40 stored on food prep counter.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at the ware washing area.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed for the flan,boiled eggs, sandwiches at the front counter. Provided operator with form for time as a method of control for food safety.
Nov 14, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed for the prep unit.
Sep 11, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 11 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate9 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed breads stored in shopping bag located in the reach in cooler,front counter.
Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed for Yusnelis B, Kirenia D, Merlys G as per operator all working at the establishment for more than two months.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed for the bulk rice bin.
Ceiling tile missing. Observed above walk-in freezer
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed in the walk-in freezer.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled,prep unit. Observed hood filters soiled with accumulation of grease
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed for the prep unit.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed in the prep unit
Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed hood soiled with accumulation of grease.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Observed unwashed peppers stored above cooked shredded beef located in the standing reach in cooler.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed for the bulk bins.
This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.