PARADERO 50
8795 NW 50 ST, Lauderhill FL 33351 · 9548705270
Last inspected Jun 23, 2026 · 7 visits since October 2023
OCT 23
MAR 25
MAY 25
OCT 25
APR 26
≈ ERRATIC
5 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 12-1-2023
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Jun 23, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Apr 21, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate7 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired on Dec 1, 2025. Operator paid for license during inspection.
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed ceviche not marked as raw on the menu.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed unlabeled spray bottle with chemicals by the rotisserie machine. As per operator, chemical is degreaser. Operator lacked properly.
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken by the back door and at the entrance to the kitchen.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris and food in the kitchen and storage areas under large pieces of equipment.
Fly sticky tape hanging over food/food preparation area/food-contact equipment. Observed fly sticky tape over the prep table in the kitchen. Operator removed sticky tape.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed scoop handle in container of salt in the kitchen. Operator removed scoop handle from food.
Interior of microwave has accumulation of grease/food debris.
Opened employee water bottle in a freezer with food to be served to customers. Operator removed water bottle.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust in the dishwashing and storage areas.
Oct 23, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board grooved
May 19, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Metal stem-type thermometer soiled. Operator cleaned
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In freezer observed raw fish over box of ready to eat chicken tenders. Operator reorganized
Mar 26, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Mar 24, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 14 violations recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority8 Intermediate2 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee returned to kitchen area after looking for paperwork in front counter and put on gloves without first washing hands. Stopped employee and reviewed proper procedures and employee washed hands.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 12-1-2023
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. In kitchen reach in - NORLAKE - rice (55F - Cold Holding); tuna salad (56F - Cold Holding); chicken salad (55F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken (54F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken (55F - Cold Holding); beans (53F - Cold Holding); individual soup (54F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (55F - Cold Holding). Per employee no items prepared or portioned today. All items in unit more than 4 hours.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In kitchen reach in - NORLAKE - rice (55F - Cold Holding); tuna salad (56F - Cold Holding); chicken salad (55F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken (54F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken (55F - Cold Holding); beans (53F - Cold Holding); individual soup (54F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (55F - Cold Holding). Per employee no items prepared or portioned today. All items in unit more than 4 hours. See stop sale.
Employee has not received adequate training related to their assigned duties as evidenced by the inability to answer basic food safety questions. Employee not sure about required cold holding temperature when questioned.
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. Bulletin printed and provided.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Small cutting board on back prep table discolored with mold like buildup. Employee placed cutting board in bleach after to soak.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Small Bucket of soap water in kitchen hand sink. Employee removed bucket.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test kit.
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. Bulletin printed and provided to be read and signed by employees.
Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Norlake 3 door cooler internal thermometer reading 54F and external reading 56F. Do not use unit until temperature can be maintained below 41F.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Bulletin printed and provided.
Oct 2, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
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Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Licensing inspection.
Probe thermometer not accurate within plus or minus 2 degrees Fahrenheit. Probe thermometer reading 50F in ice water. Digital thermometer battery dead.
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.