EL MESON DEL PARAISO RESTAURANT
12820 SW 120 ST, Miami, FL, 33186
Most recent inspection
- Date
- May 5, 2026
- Type
- Routine - Food
- Result
- Call Back - Complied
- Risk category
- Not reported
- Cited findings
- 5
- Jurisdiction
- Miami-Dade County (Miami), FL
Violations (5)
- 36-73-4
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris.
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor soiled with food debris in walk in cooler behind shelves. Observed floor soiled with food debris below cook line at kitchen. - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-09: Observed floor soiled with food debris in walk in cooler behind shelves. Observed floor soiled with food debris below cook line at kitchen. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2026-05-05: Observed floor soiled with food debris below cook line at kitchen. **Time Extended**
Basic
- 23-03-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed in reach in cooler across from fryer station soiled gaskets. - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-09: Observed in reach in cooler across from fryer station soiled gaskets. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2026-05-05: Observed in reach in cooler across from fryer station soiled gaskets. **Time Extended**
Basic
- 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 on walls behind reach in coolers across from cook line Observed accumulation of grease on walls behind cook line in kitchen. - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-09: Observed accumulation of grease on walls behind reach in coolers across from cook line **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2026-05-05: Observed accumulation of grease on walls behind cook line in kitchen. **Time Extended**
Basic
- 05-08-4
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Establishment does not have probe thermometer during time of inspection. -
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Establishment does not have probe thermometer during time of inspection. - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-09: Establishment does not have probe thermometer during time of inspection. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2026-05-05: Establishment does not have probe thermometer during time of inspection. **Time Extended**
Intermediate
- 02C-02-5
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed in reach in cooler to the right of ice maker caramel pastry and cake prepared on site more than 24 hours not date marked. - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-09: Observed in reach in cooler to the right of ice maker caramel pastry and cake prepared on site more than 24 hours not date marked. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2026-05-05: Observed in reach in cooler to the right of ice maker caramel pastry and cake prepared on site more than 24 hours not date marked. **Time Extended**
Intermediate
Earlier inspections on file
Source: Miami-Dade County (Miami), FL health department. Data refreshed October 13, 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.