LA GRAN PARADA
2345 NW 27 AVENUE, Miami FL 33142 · (305)633-2147
Last inspected Jan 15, 2026 · 6 visits since November 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 22 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed chicken over shrimp inside reach in freezer.
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Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Jan 15, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 8 findingsThe state's own report →
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed chicken over shrimp inside reach in freezer.
Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed rust on drying racks in kitchen area.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed throughout establishment.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed excessive cut marks on cutting boards on prep tables.
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Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee cell phone on prep table.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in kitchen area.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed a bag of frozen beans being thawed inside a bowl of still water. Coached operator on proper thawing.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed throughout establishment.
Jul 28, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate8 Basic
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Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed rust on shelves on drying rack in kitchen.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked chorizo stored inside reach in cooler and no date marking.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed soiled ceiling vents above tv in by front counter.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed excessive cut marks on cutting boards in kitchen area.
Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed 2 holes above the cook line.
Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. Observed excessive accumulation of grease on hood system.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets on reach in freezer.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed beef and chicken defrosting inside sink with no running water. Coached employee on proper thawing methods. Employee turned on running water.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed multiple plastic containers with sauces/liquids in them and no labels.
Feb 20, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 16 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority3 Intermediate11 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed raw meats being stored in thank you bags in reach in freezer.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken over raw beef inside reach in freezer. Form was provided for proper storage based off minimum cooking temperatures.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand wash sink with pots and pans. Operator removed them immediately.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towel or drying device inside the restroom.
Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed rust on shelves throughout establishment in kitchen area.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed open hole in ceiling above the cook line.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting board with excessive cut marks in kitchen area.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed ice machine in front of house in disrepair. Observed containers with rust/mold like substance in dishwashing area.
Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable throughout the establishment.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed wall in disrepair in the restroom and next to the coffee station.
Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. Observed hood system accumulated with grease/dust like substance.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed exterior of kitchen equipment soiled with accumulation of grease/food debris like substance. Observed soiled gaskets in the reach in coolers throughout establishment.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed rusted shelves in reach in coolers in kitchen area.
Twenty (20) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in handwashing, warewashing, or equipment and utensil storage areas.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall next to reach in cooler in the kitchen area soiled excessively.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop not hung to dry. Operator hung it to dry.
Oct 30, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed cooked rice in a painted to go bag in the steam table, operator removed.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed boiled bonito (98F - Hot Holding); boiled plantains (99F - Hot Holding) stored on top of the stove for less than 2 hours, as per operator. Operator reheated boiled bonito (201F - Reheating); boiled plantains (193F - Reheating).
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters with accumulation of grease.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed beef and chicken thawing in room temperature by the 3 compartment sink, operator placed item into reach in cooler.
Mar 11, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. -rice stored in plastic grocery bags in double door reach-in cooler
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. -slicer has a build-up of grease and food debris -plastic pipe inside ice machine has an accumulation of debris
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. -employee bottled water on prep table
Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. -employee eating behind food prep counter
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -exterior of table top fryer has grease and food debris -hood filters above cooking equipment have a light build-up of grease
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. -metal pans on shelf above triple sink
Nov 13, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority2 Intermediate7 Basic
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Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed at 0.00 ppm The cook added more bleach and it was at 100 ppm.
Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed the cook grab a bottle of bleach pour the bleach in the triple sink then rinsed her gloves with water and went back to portion beef.
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed cooked rice and beans in a shopping bag in the glass door upright cooler.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed meat defrosting in the hand washing sink.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at the restroom.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed a cell phone and keys on a meat slicer.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Food stored on floor. Observed a large plastic container with cooking oil on the floor under the triple sink by the back door.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed on a ting and 3 ladles hanging on a rack across from the oven.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at the front counter.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed beef defrosting in a hand washing sink. The cook moved the beef and began to portion it.
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.