PARAISO TROPICAL PIZZERIA RESTAURANT Y HELADERIA
5368-5370 W 16 AVE, Hialeah FL 33012 · 786.367.3550
Last inspected Apr 23, 2026 · 6 visits since July 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 30 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at reach in cooler sliced ham (45F - Cold Holding); sliced cheese (45F - Cold Holding) Accord to manager out for about 30 minutes. Manager took ham and sliced ch to walk in co for rapid chill.
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Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Apr 23, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 8 findingsThe state's own report →
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw chicken stored above unwashed tomatoes, inside reach in cooler. Operator moved tomatoes to a different cooler.
Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employee changed task, no hands washed or gloves changed. Manager coached employee on proper glove use and hand washing.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener soiled.
Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first. Observed at kitchen cook line
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Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed at ice cream counter, small plates not inverted. Operator inverted small plates.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed at front counter employee drink top of prep table. Manager discarded drink.
Food stored on floor. Observed inside walk in freezer, box with fish, and cooking oil at kitchen stored on the floor. Operator stored food items six inches above the floor.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed between tables at kitchen. Operator removed knife and stored properly.
Dec 18, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 13 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority3 Intermediate7 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw chicken stored over unwashed tomatoes inside reach in cooler. Operator moved tomatoes to a different cooler away from raw chicken.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed container with raw salmon, stored over a container with cooked lasagna, inside walk in cooler. Employee stored raw fish away from cooked lasagna, on a different shelf.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed inside reach in cooler at cook line cooler, across from flat grill. Raw chicken stored over raw beef, individually portioned. Employee stored raw chicken under raw beef.
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed establishment offer fish ceviche. Not identified on the menu as raw product.
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed over 8 employees working, preparing and serving food, no certified manager present at the time of inspection.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle containing all purpose cleaner, no labeled. Operator labeled spray bottle.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed at ice cream counter, plates and bowls not inverted.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed blue cutting board at kitchen grooved.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed cellphone on top of preparation tables. Operator removed cellphone.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at kitchen on door to the outside, gap under door.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed inside ice machine. Operator stored ice scoop with handle upwards.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled, with food splashes, cook line.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed cleaning towels on prep tables at cook line.
Feb 14, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw fish and raw beef stored over containers with tomatoes and green peppers inside reach in cooler. Operator stored vegetables in a different unit away from raw animal food.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed inside walk in cooler, raw fish over uncover container of cooked yuca. Manager stored raw food away from ready to eat food.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed boiled yuca (125F - Hot Holding) According to to operator prepared 3 hours ago, Employee took yuca to kitchen to reheat. 25 minutes later boiled yuca (167F- Hot Holding)
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Blade on can opener soiled. Employee cleaned can opener blade
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed used as a dump sink, also metal container stored inside hand wash sink at cook line. Operator removed container and coached employees about proper hand wash sink use.
Food stored on floor. Observed box of avocados stored on the floor, Employee stored avocados six inches above the floor.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Observed at preparation table at kitchen. Manager replaced with clean cloths.
Sep 23, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine test strips available.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked lasagna, cooked pork prepared two days ago according to manager no date labeled. Employee lab baked food containers with preparation date.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed cook no air restraints.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed on door to outside at kitchen.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed towels on top of preparation table at kitchen
Mar 11, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 14 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate10 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at reach in cooler sliced ham (45F - Cold Holding); sliced cheese (45F - Cold Holding) Accord to manager out for about 30 minutes. Manager took ham and sliced ch to walk in co for rapid chill.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed metal containers stored in hand wash sink. Manager removed items from inside hand wash sink.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine test kit available.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed rice puddings prepared two da ago no date labeled.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed ice machine at kitchen soiled interior.
Clean equipment/utensils not stored at least 6 inches above the floor. Observed lids for pots stored on the floor at kitchen, Employee stored lids six inches above the floor.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed clean metal containers not inverted. Manager inverted containers.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee bottle water on top of pizza preparation table. Employee removed drink from preparation area.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employees preparing food at kitchen, hair restraints.
Food stored on floor. Observed box with raw pork and bucket with ice cream stored inside walk in freezer on the floor. Employee stored food items on shelves above the floor.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at employee bathroom no sign.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed on clean container on drying rack.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed on top of prep tables at kitchen.
Jul 31, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 14 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority3 Intermediate9 Basic
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Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. Observed at 3 compartment sink.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at kitchen counter pot with cooked black beans (120F - Hot Holding) according to manager out for about two hours. Coo put pot with black beans on stove to reheat. cooked black beans (168 F - Reheating )
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed jar inside hand was sink at pre area. Manager removed jar from inside hand wash sink.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine test kit available.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed rice puddings made on site, according to manager prepared the day before no date labeled.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed ice mach soiled.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed cup inside salt used as scoop, Manager discarded cup.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed two bottles of water inside reach in cooler at cooking line. Manager discarded bottles.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets torn in reach in cooler gaskets pizza preparation table.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at back door to the street.
Food stored on floor. Observed inside walk in freezer ice cream, and box with pork stored on the floor. Manager stored food boxes six inches ab the floor.
In-use spatula /knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed at kitchen between steam table and preparation table. Employee removed spatulas and stored the properly.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no sign at employees bathroom.
Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. Observed ld labels in clean containers at drying racks.
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.