PAQUITO'S MEXICAN RESTAURANT
16265 BISCAYNE BLVD, North Miami Beach FL 33160 · (305)947-5027
Last inspected Jan 23, 2026 · 7 visits since October 2023
5 inspections within 16 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. As of 10/1/23.
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1--2019011364 | Jan 29, 2019 | Jun 17, 2019 | $400 |
Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Handwash sink in bar area not accessible for employee use at all times due to being blocked by ice bin.
Observed ice and drinks stored in Handwash sink in bar area. Advised that sink can not be used for purposes other than handwashing.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn.
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
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In-use tongs stored on reach in cooler door handle between uses.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees in men's restroom and waiter station.
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn.
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken.
Food stored on floor. Observed container of onions being stored on floor in walk in cooler. Manager advised employee to move to shelf.
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Located on reach in cooler door. Manager removed.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Located in kitchen area. Manager instructed employee to clean.
Walk-in cooler/ Reach-in cooler shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. Located in walk in cooler and freezer.
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken.
Food stored on floor. Observed container of raw chicken being stored on floor in walk in cooler.
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Located in walk in cooler/ freezer.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Located on reach in cooler door handle.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler.
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
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Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 1 high priority.
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Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Observed non food grade paper towels lining taco shells.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Clean pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn.
Establishment charging automatic gratuity without properly disclosing the information on the bill however the menu states "18% service charge will be included for all parties. Advised manager that information must be on both receipt and menu. Manager called there POS system vendor to add verbiage to receipt and is awaiting the change.
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Manager discarded water.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler.
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. As of 10/1/23.
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.
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.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and walk in freezer.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Water was 80°F and located next to steam table.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Located in kitchen area.
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.