PARAISO TROPICAL PIZZA CAFE
445 PALM AVE, Hialeah FL 33010
Last inspected Aug 17, 2026 · 9 visits since July 2023
SEP 24
FEB 25
SEP 25
FEB 26
AUG 26
▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections trending down, 15 points off where it started.
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.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1--2021037022 | Aug 10, 2021 | Aug 30, 2021 | $400 |
Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Aug 17, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 16 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate13 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 16 findingsThe state's own report →
Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed pizza dough cart soiled.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade soiled, mixer head soiled.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed front counter hand washing sink use as a dump sink.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed kitchen ceiling vents soiled.
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Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. Observed cellphone clean plates stored in a dirty shelf under hot units.
Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Observed clean cutting boards stored on the kitchen area floor.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public inside of kitchen reach in cooler
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed cellphone, tools on top of the prep table.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee preparing food with no hair restraint
Equipment exterior soiled. Observed top of pizza oven, printers with heavy soiled.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor soiled behind the equipments
Food stored on floor. Observed cases of cooking oil, case of lemons in the kitchen area floor.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach freezer gasket soiled.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels in clean containers.
Stored food not covered. Observed front counter area ice cream not covered.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed sugar container not labeled located in the back area.
Feb 13, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach reach in cooler gasket soiled
Feb 12, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 12 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority1 Intermediate8 Basic
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Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Observed shell eggs on counter area. Manager stored shell eggs on reach in cooler.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed inside of the prep reach in cooler swai (59 F - Cold Holding); snapper (59 F - Cold Holding); Pork (52 F - Cold Holding); Cooked pork (60 F - Cold Holding ),marinated beef (59 F - Cold Holding); Marinated Chicken (50 F - Cold Holding) according to operator since yesterday.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed inside of the prep reach in cooler swai (59 F - Cold Holding); snapper (59 F - Cold Holding); Pork (52 F - Cold Holding); Cooked pork (60 F - Cold Holding ),marinated beef (59 F - Cold Holding); Marinated Chicken (50 F - Cold Holding) according to operator since yesterday.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed reach can opener blade soiled.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
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. Observed prep reach in cooler ambient temperature 60 F
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed ceiling vent prep reach inside cooler gasket in disrepair, observed prep reach in cooler ambient temperature 60 F
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor under equipments soiled.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed reach inside oven soiled
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach reach in cooler gasket soiled
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels on clean containers.
Sep 16, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 13 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate10 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled, mixer
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine test kit onsite
Probe thermometer not accurate within plus or minus 2 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed operator thermometer not moving from 0°F at calibration.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed a wallet, keys on top of the prep table.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed chest freezer located outside not in use under an aluminum roof.
Food stored on floor. Observed cases of liquid oil stored on the kitchen floor.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside of the reach in freezer
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed ice scoop handle touching the ice. Person in charge took scoop out.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed spatulas inside a container of water inside of a reach in cooler
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed outside of microwaves, reach in cooler soiled.
Stored food not covered. Observed chicken empanadas not covered inside of the lobby reach in freezer
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed walk in cooler shelves with rust.
Feb 11, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Walk-in cooler with rust that has pitted the surface.
Feb 10, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken over cooked chicken and cooked beef stored in walk in cooler.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken over raw fish stored in walk in cooler.
Food stored in a room/shed that is not fully enclose. Observed rice, black beans, cooking oil, and cans of tomato sauce stored inside a small shed located at the rear of the restaurant. This shed is situated under an aluminum roof and lacks exterior walls.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer, located at cooking line.
Unpackaged food in an unprotected holding unit in a customer/nonsecure area. Observed 1 white chests freezer with food stored inside at the back of the restaurant under an aluminum roof without external walls.
Walk-in cooler with rust that has pitted the surface.
Sep 5, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board soiled, located at cooking line.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee engaged in food preparation without hair restraint.
Reach-in freezer interior have accumulation of soil residues, located at cooking line.
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Jan 17, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate7 Basic
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Certified Food Manager or person in charge failed to verify employee health, exclusions or restrictions.
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.
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.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Most kitchen cutting boards.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
Soiled dry wiping cloth in use.
Stored food not covered. Observed most cooked foods inside RIC not covered.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean.
Jul 17, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed 3 compartment sink with chlorine sanitation solutions at 0 ppm. Operator properly set up the 3 compartment sink with chlorine sanitation solution at 100 ppm during inspection.
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed raw beef, raw chicken,plant food stored inside thank you bag, in reach in freezer.
Probe thermometer not within the intended measuring range of use.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Operator properly stored it.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs hanging on oven door, operator removed it.
Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Observed insect control device over slice machine. Operator removed it.
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