PARADISE GAS STATION / PEPITO'S PLAZA
10701 NW 58 ST, Doral FL 33178 · 305 599 3503
Last inspected Apr 14, 2026 · 7 visits since September 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 22 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Time/temperature control for safety food removed from cold holding for necessary preparation rose above 41 degrees Fahrenheit during the preparation process and was not cooled back down to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. Observed RAW CHORIZO (51F - Cooling); RAW BACON (50F - Cooling) in reach in cooler at grill station, as per manager prepared more than four hours.
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Apr 14, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed hose under handwashing sink connected to spigot without a vacuum breaker.
Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. Observed employee three compartment sink, not using it in the proper order, observed an employee only washing and rinsing and not sanitizing. Manager had employee fill the three compartment sink in the correct order of washing, rinsing and sanitizing.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water in reach in cooler at cook line under flat top griddle.
Aug 15, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed RAW CHORIZO (51F - Cooling); RAW BACON (50F - Cooling) in reach in cooler at grill station, as per manager prepared more than four hours.
Time/temperature control for safety food removed from cold holding for necessary preparation rose above 41 degrees Fahrenheit during the preparation process and was not cooled back down to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. Observed RAW CHORIZO (51F - Cooling); RAW BACON (50F - Cooling) in reach in cooler at grill station, as per manager prepared more than four hours.
Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed chlorine wiping cloth sanitizer at 200plus ppm at prep area. Manager diluted solution with a final reading of 100ppm.
Food stored on floor. Observed a case of plastic water bottles stored on the floor next to reach in freezer at prep area. Manager placed on shelf.
Jan 31, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee changed gloves to initiate a task working with food without hand washing. Coached employee on correct procedure. Hands were washed and new gloves used.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over cut tomatoes at reach-in cooler closer to back exit door.
Employee has not received adequate training related to their assigned duties as evidenced by the inability to answer basic food safety questions. Observed employee not knowing correct concentration of chlorine at three compartment sink. Coached employee on correct concentration.
Test kit for measuring the concentration of the sanitizing solution not used in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions or employee unaware of proper use. Observed chlorine and quaternary test strips expired.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach-in cooler gaskets in disrepair at front cookline.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed handle of scoop used to scoop fries touching fries at reach-in freezer drawer at cookline.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed at reach-in cooler across from hot holding equipment at front counter area.
Oct 18, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 19, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw shell eggs stored over unwashed limes at reach-in cooler at preparation area.
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed undercooked burger patties not identified and tied to consumer advisory.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed at front counter ice machine.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at front counter.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee doing food preparation while wearing bracelets.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee doing food preparation while not wearing hair restraint.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided choking poster to person in charge via email.
Mar 20, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed sanitizer bucket stored in handwash sink located between prep counter and reach in cooler. Employee removed items stored in sink.
Sep 25, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed shredded cabbage (44F - Cold Holding); hot dogs (47F - Cold Holding); smoked ham (47F - Cold Holding) located inside reach in cooler by kitchen exit door. Employee moved items to reach freezer for rapid cooling. 2nd temperatures: shredded cabbage (42F - Cooling); hot dogs (43F - Cooling); smoked ham (43F - Cooling)
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed various employee personal food containers stored above food used for customers, inside reach in cooler at back kitchen area.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed inside coolers located at front counter.
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed sanitizer solution at 200 ppm. Employee made new chlorine sanitizer solution, at 100 ppm.
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