EL MESON DEL PARAISO RESTAURANT
12820 SW 120 ST, Miami, FL, 33186
Most recent inspection
- Date
- September 23, 2026
- Type
- Routine - Food
- Result
- Call Back - Complied
- Risk category
- Not reported
- Cited findings
- 7
- Jurisdiction
- Miami-Dade County (Miami), FL
Violations (7)
- 36-27-5
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed accumulation of grease and food debris on walls throughout kitchen area. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2026-09-23: Observed accumulation of grease and food debris on walls throughout kitchen area. **Time Extended**
Basic
- 36-51-4
Building components, attachments or fixtures in poor repair.
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Building components, attachments or fixtures in poor repair. Observed accumulation of grease on hood system above cook line. - From follow-up inspection 2026-09-23: Observed accumulation of grease on hood system above cook line. **Time Extended**
Basic
- 36-34-5
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles in kitchen area soiled. - From follow-up inspection 2026-09-23: Observed ceiling tiles in kitchen area soiled. **Time Extended**
Basic
- 24-05-4
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed pots above fridge unit to the right of kitchen entrance not inverted. - From follow-up inspection 2026-09-23: Observed pots above fridge unit to the right of kitchen entrance not inverted. **Time Extended**
Basic
- 24-08-4
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet nest at metal containers above three compartment sink. - From follow-up inspection 2026-09-23: Observed wet nest at metal containers above three compartment sink. **Time Extended**
Basic
- 36-73-4
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris.
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed accumulation of grease and food debris behind fixed equipment throughout kitchen area. - From follow-up inspection 2026-09-23: Observed accumulation of grease and food debris behind fixed equipment throughout kitchen area. **Time Extended**
Basic
- 05-08-4
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Observed no probe thermometer in establishment during time of inspection. - From follow-up inspection 2026-09-23: Observed no probe thermometer in establishment during time of inspection. **Time Extended**
Intermediate
Earlier inspections on file
Source: Miami-Dade County (Miami), FL health department. Data refreshed October 16, 2026. Results are shown in the health department's own wording. This record is provided for general information; confirm current status with the health department before relying on it.