Hialeah, Miami-Dade County

PARAISO TROPICAL PIZZA CAFE

445 PALM AVE, Hialeah, FL 33010

FoodSeating
Latest violations
3
3 Basic
Feb 13, 2026
City
Hialeah
County
Miami-Dade
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
14

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

Feb 13, 2026

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 3Total: 3

22-20-5

Detail 24371000

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-13: Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Time Extended

14-09-4

Detail 24371002

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-13: Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Time Extended

23-03-4

Detail 24371001

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach reach in cooler gasket soiled - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-13: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach reach in cooler gasket soil Time Extended

Feb 12, 2026

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 1Basic: 8Total: 12

03A-03-5

Detail 24368440

High Priority - 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. Corrective Action Taken

01B-02-5

Detail 24368446

High Priority - 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.

03A-02-5

Detail 24368443

High Priority - 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.

22-02-4

Detail 24368445

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed reach can opener blade soiled.

22-20-5

Detail 24368448

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.

14-74-7

Detail 24368439

Basic - 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

14-09-4

Detail 24368444

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.

14-11-5

Detail 24368437

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed ceiling vent prep reach inside cooler gasket in disrepair, observed prep reach in cooler ambient temperature 60 F

36-73-4

Detail 24368442

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor under equipments soiled.

22-08-4

Detail 24368447

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed reach inside oven soiled

23-03-4

Detail 24368441

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach reach in cooler gasket soiled

16-46-4

Detail 24368438

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels on clean containers.

Sep 16, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 3Basic: 10Total: 13

22-02-4

Detail 24037205

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled, mixer

16-37-1

Detail 24037200

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine test kit onsite

05-06-4

Detail 24037206

Intermediate - Probe thermometer not accurate within plus or minus 2 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed operator thermometer not moving from 0°F at calibration.

40-06-5

Detail 24037202

Basic - 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.

14-11-5

Detail 24037210

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed chest freezer located outside not in use under an aluminum roof.

08B-38-4

Detail 24037201

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cases of liquid oil stored on the kitchen floor.

14-69-4

Detail 24037204

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside of the reach in freezer Repeat Violation

10-08-5

Detail 24037211

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed ice scoop handle touching the ice. Person in charge took scoop out. Corrected On-Site

10-07-4

Detail 24037203

Basic - 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

21-04-4

Detail 24037207

Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.

23-03-4

Detail 24037209

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed outside of microwaves, reach in cooler soiled.

08B-12-5

Detail 24037208

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed chicken empanadas not covered inside of the lobby reach in freezer

14-17-4

Detail 24037212

Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed walk in cooler shelves with rust. Repeat Violation

Feb 11, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 1Total: 1

14-17-4

Detail 23545876

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler with rust that has pitted the surface. - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-11: Walk-in cooler with rust that has pitted the surface. Time Extended

Feb 10, 2025

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 2Basic: 4Total: 6

08A-05-6

Detail 23539670

High Priority - 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.

08A-20-5

Detail 23539667

High Priority - 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.

08B-43-4

Detail 23539665

Basic - 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. Warning

14-69-4

Detail 23539669

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer, located at cooking line.

08B-63-4

Detail 23539668

Basic - 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. Warning

14-17-4

Detail 23539666

Basic - Walk-in cooler with rust that has pitted the surface.

Sep 5, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 3Basic: 3Total: 6

22-02-4

Detail 23121374

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board soiled, located at cooking line.

31A-11-4

Detail 23121376

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.

16-37-1

Detail 23121378

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.

13-03-4

Detail 23121377

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee engaged in food preparation without hair restraint.

22-16-4

Detail 23121379

Basic - Reach-in freezer interior have accumulation of soil residues, located at cooking line.

14-17-4

Detail 23121375

Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.

Jan 17, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 7Total: 10

11-02-5

Detail 22568113

High Priority - Certified Food Manager or person in charge failed to verify employee health, exclusions or restrictions. Corrected On-Site

11-07-5

Detail 22568119

Intermediate - 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.

11-27-4

Detail 22568116

Intermediate - 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.

24-05-4

Detail 22568114

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.

14-09-4

Detail 22568110

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Most kitchen cutting boards.

10-20-4

Detail 22568112

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.

21-10-4

Detail 22568111

Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use.

08B-12-5

Detail 22568117

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed most cooked foods inside RIC not covered .

21-12-4

Detail 22568115

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.

21-09-4

Detail 22568118

Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean.

Jul 17, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 6

22-42-4

Detail 22125505

High Priority - 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. Corrected On-Site

14-31-5

Detail 22125506

High Priority - 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.

05-03-4

Detail 22125503

Intermediate - Probe thermometer not within the intended measuring range of use.

10-08-5

Detail 22125502

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Operator properly stored it. Corrected On-Site

10-20-4

Detail 22125504

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs hanging on oven door, operator removed it. Corrected On-Site

35B-02-4

Detail 22125507

Basic - Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Observed insect control device over slice machine. Operator removed it.

Mar 9, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 4Basic: 5Total: 9

11-07-5

Detail 21843166

Intermediate - 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. Repeat Violation

22-02-4

Detail 21843164

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Slicer blade soiled

05-06-4

Detail 21843168

Intermediate - Probe thermometer not accurate within plus or minus 2 degrees Fahrenheit. Manager thermometer no moving from 0°F Repeat Violation

02C-02-5

Detail 21843170

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed rice pudding prepared onsite no date marked. Manager marked rice pudding. Corrected On-Site

14-69-4

Detail 21843163

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed reach in freezer with ice buildup located in the kitchen area.

10-20-4

Detail 21843167

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.

23-03-4

Detail 21843171

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gasket soiled at the front counter area.

21-09-4

Detail 21843169

Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Observed dirty towel on top of the prep table.

02D-01-5

Detail 21843165

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Obviously sugar container no labeled.

Jul 7, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 4Basic: 7Total: 11

11-07-5

Detail 21174032

Intermediate - 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.

31A-11-4

Detail 21174026

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed lids stored inside of the kitchen hand washing sink. Repeat Violation

05-06-4

Detail 21174028

Intermediate - Probe thermometer not accurate within plus or minus 2 degrees Fahrenheit. Manager two thermometers didn't moved from 0°F during calibration,

02C-02-5

Detail 21174035

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed rice pudding with no date marked. Manager marked the rice pudding. Corrected On-Site

22-20-5

Detail 21174036

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.

24-06-4

Detail 21174030

Basic - Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. Observed cleaned plates stored in a dirty rack.

13-03-4

Detail 21174027

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed in the employees without no hair restraints. Manager provided hats. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

08B-38-4

Detail 21174034

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cases of clear oil crates with lemons, and onions stored on the kitchen floor, Repeat Violation

21-04-4

Detail 21174031

Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.

21-10-4

Detail 21174033

Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Observed dry wiping cloth in use in the kitchen area. manager replaced towels with clean towels. Repeat Violation

36-02-5

Detail 21174029

Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Repeat Violation

Dec 14, 2021

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 1Total: 1

36-02-5

Detail 20724598

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Kitchen area. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2021-12-14: Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Kitchen area. Time Extended

Oct 11, 2021

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 6Basic: 8Total: 16

03A-03-5

Detail 20577244

High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Manager transferred eggs to walk in cooler. Corrective Action Taken

29-42-4

Detail 20577232

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Repeat Violation

11-07-5

Detail 20577233

Intermediate - 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.

22-02-4

Detail 20577247

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Inside of the Oven. Repeat Violation

31A-11-4

Detail 20577235

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed plastic containers inside of the front counter hand washing sink.

53A-01-7

Detail 20577238

Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Observed manager Yamira Ramirez without manager certification.

16-37-1

Detail 20577240

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine test kit onsite.

05-08-4

Detail 20577246

Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Repeat Violation

13-03-4

Detail 20577241

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Repeat Violation

08B-38-4

Detail 20577237

Basic - Food stored on floor.observed cases of frying oil stored in floor in the storage area. Employee stored cases of oil in a shelf. Corrected On-Site

10-08-5

Detail 20577245

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Inside of the ice machine located in the front counter area.

14-73-4

Detail 20577234

Basic - No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray.

22-16-4

Detail 20577242

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Front counter reach in cooler. Repeat Violation

21-10-4

Detail 20577239

Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Observed two soiled towels on top of the prep table. Corrected On-Site

36-02-5

Detail 20577243

Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Kitchen area. Repeat Violation

02D-01-5

Detail 20577236

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed containers of rice pudding without labels. Repeat Violation

Aug 10, 2021

Routine - Food

Emergency Order Callback Complied

High Priority: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

29-42-4

Detail 20414894

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. - From follow-up inspection 2021-08-10: Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Time Extended

36-02-5

Detail 20414895

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Kitchen area. - From follow-up inspection 2021-08-10: Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Kitchen area. Time Extended

Aug 9, 2021

Routine - Food

Emergency order recommended

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 3Basic: 12Total: 18

35A-04-4

Detail 20411106

High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed 20 + rodent droppings under a storage shelf with container of sugar, flour, and spices located by the back door, observed 30+ rodent droppings under the pizza oven located in the kitchen area.

29-34-4

Detail 20411099

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb.

29-42-4

Detail 20411103

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.

22-02-4

Detail 20411093

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Oven

05-08-4

Detail 20411101

Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.

02D-02-4

Detail 20411104

Intermediate - Packaged food not labeled as specified by law. Observed containers of rice pudding without labels. Person in charge put labels. Corrected On-Site

22-20-5

Detail 20411092

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.

36-34-5

Detail 20411089

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Kitchen area.

24-06-4

Detail 20411105

Basic - Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. Observed clean plates stored in a dirty shelf located in kitchen area

13-03-4

Detail 20411090

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.

36-73-4

Detail 20411097

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris/ grease. Observed grease buildup under fryer

08B-38-4

Detail 20411095

Basic - Food stored on floor. Case of onions, case of clear fry oil stored on the floor in the storage area.

14-69-4

Detail 20411102

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Two doors Reach in freezer located by the back door.

23-03-4

Detail 20411096

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Front counter reach in cooler gasket, kitchen area prep cooler gasket.

22-16-4

Detail 20411094

Basic - Reach-in cooler/freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Two doors freezer, one door freezer

08B-12-5

Detail 20411098

Basic - Stored food not covered. Bag of flour not cover located by the back door.

36-02-5

Detail 20411091

Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Kitchen area.

02D-01-5

Detail 20411100

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar container located at the front service area.