EL PARRON
17010 W DIXIE HWY STE C, North Miami Beach FL 33160
Last inspected Sep 5, 2024 · 3 visits since December 2023
□ Not on the state's active licence list
This licence isn't in DBPR's current active file, which usually means the business has closed, been sold, or let the licence lapse. Everything below belongs to this licence, not to whoever may be trading here now. The history stays public because it is a public record.
DEC 23
MAY 24
SEP 24
≈ ERRATIC
3 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. As of 10/1/23.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Inspection history
3 visits, newest first
Sep 5, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate5 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 9 findingsThe state's own report →
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed bread being stored in thank you bags.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed various items being stored in hand washing sink. Chef removed.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Chef added.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
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Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Located between prep table and reach in cooler.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Located next to stove.
Reach-in cooler/ freezer interior have accumulation of soil residues.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed various seasonings removed from their original packaging placed in containers and not labeled.
May 6, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.
Dec 1, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 15 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority9 Intermediate5 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. As of 10/1/23.
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. Discussed and emailed form to operator.
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. Discussed and emailed form to operator.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Person in charge added.
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed establishment remodeled adding a dining room with 8 seats inside, 9 seats outside, various food prep equipment and front counter. Additions not reflected on plans previously approved. Provided plan review referral and packet.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
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. Discussed and emailed form to operator.
Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed hot shut off at hand washing sink or in bathroom. Advised person in charge and he called landlord to send maintenance.
Clean pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. Observed establishment remodeled adding 8 seats on inside and 9 on outside. Establishment was licensed as no seating(0 seats). Advised person in charge and provided seating evaluation form.
Establishment increased seating without providing written approval from the local fire authority and wastewater provider. Observed establishment remodeled adding 8 seats on inside and 9 on outside. Establishment was licensed as non-seating(0 seats). Advised person in charge and provided seating evaluation form.
No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment. Observed mop sink blocked by reach in freezer an unused kitchen equipment with no access.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler.
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.