North Miami, Miami-Dade County

PAQUITO'S MEXICAN RESTAURANT

16265 BISCAYNE BLVD, North Miami, FL 331604305

FoodSeating
Latest violations
7
2 Intermediate
Jan 23, 2026
City
North Miami
County
Miami-Dade
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
10

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.

Jan 23, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 5Total: 7

31A-09-4

Detail 24322227

Intermediate - Handwash sink in bar area not accessible for employee use at all times due to being blocked by ice bin.

31A-11-4

Detail 24322222

Intermediate - Observed ice and drinks stored in Handwash sink in bar area. Advised that sink can not be used for purposes other than handwashing.

14-11-5

Detail 24322228

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn. Repeat Violation

14-69-4

Detail 24322226

Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. Repeat Violation

10-20-4

Detail 24322225

Basic - In-use tongs stored on reach in cooler door handle between uses. Repeat Violation

10-07-4

Detail 24322223

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.

31B-04-4

Detail 24322224

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees in men's restroom and waiter station.

Jul 14, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 7Total: 7

14-11-5

Detail 23870147

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn.

14-38-4

Detail 23870149

Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken.

08B-38-4

Detail 23870146

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed container of onions being stored on floor in walk in cooler. Manager advised employee to move to shelf. Corrected On-Site

14-69-4

Detail 23870151

Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.

10-20-4

Detail 23870148

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Located on reach in cooler door. Manager removed. Corrected On-Site

29-49-6

Detail 23870152

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Located in kitchen area. Manager instructed employee to clean. Corrective Action Taken

22-16-4

Detail 23870150

Basic - Walk-in cooler/ Reach-in cooler shelves have accumulation of soil residues.

Jan 24, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 7Total: 7

16-21-4

Detail 23501816

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.

36-12-4

Detail 23501814

Basic - Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. Located in walk in cooler and freezer.

14-38-4

Detail 23501812

Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken.

08B-38-4

Detail 23501810

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed container of raw chicken being stored on floor in walk in cooler.

14-69-4

Detail 23501815

Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.

10-07-4

Detail 23501811

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Repeat Violation

21-04-4

Detail 23501813

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

Oct 30, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 4Total: 4

36-11-4

Detail 23322007

Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Located in walk in cooler/ freezer.

10-20-4

Detail 23322005

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Located on reach in cooler door handle.

10-07-4

Detail 23322006

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.

29-49-6

Detail 23322004

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Repeat Violation

Oct 30, 2024

Complaint Full

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 1Total: 1

29-49-6

Detail 23322012

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-30: Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Repeat Violation Warning Time Extended

Dec 6, 2023

Complaint Full

Warning Issued

High Priority: 1Basic: 7Total: 8

14-86-1

Detail 22495118

High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Observed non food grade paper towels lining taco shells. Warning

16-21-4

Detail 22495122

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Warning

24-05-4

Detail 22495119

Basic - Clean pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Warning

14-11-5

Detail 22495123

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn. Repeat Violation Warning

55-01-4

Detail 22495124

Basic - Establishment charging automatic gratuity without properly disclosing the information on the bill however the menu states "18% service charge will be included for all parties. Advised manager that information must be on both receipt and menu. Manager called there POS system vendor to add verbiage to receipt and is awaiting the change. Corrective Action Taken Warning

14-69-4

Detail 22495120

Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. Repeat Violation Warning

10-07-4

Detail 22495121

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Manager discarded water.Repeat Violation Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning

29-49-6

Detail 22495117

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Repeat Violation Warning

Oct 2, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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

50-17-3

Detail 22341344

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. As of 10/1/23.

11-27-4

Detail 22341341

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. Discussed and emailed form to operator. Corrective Action Taken

11-26-1

Detail 22341343

Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Discussed and emailed form to operator. Corrective Action Taken

14-69-4

Detail 22341345

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and walk in freezer.

10-07-4

Detail 22341342

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Water was 80°F and located next to steam table.

29-49-6

Detail 22341346

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Located in kitchen area.

Dec 13, 2022

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 1Basic: 6Total: 7

50-17-2

Detail 21633804

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. As of 10/1/22. Admin Complaint

06-09-1

Detail 21633803

Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged tilapia bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package.

14-11-5

Detail 21633801

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn.

36-22-4

Detail 21633798

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Located in walk in cooler.

08B-38-4

Detail 21633802

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cases of onions being stored on floor in walk in cooler.

14-69-4

Detail 21633800

Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.

10-07-4

Detail 21633799

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Water was 84°F and located on prep table.

Mar 8, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 7Total: 7

36-36-4

Detail 20925473

Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Located in dry storage area.

36-34-5

Detail 20925472

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

14-11-4

Detail 20925470

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler door handle in disrepair.

08B-38-4

Detail 20925469

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed case of oil being stored on floor next to fryer and cases of raw chicken and raw beef being stored on floor in walk in cooler. Corrected On-Site

14-69-4

Detail 20925468

Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.

23-03-4

Detail 20925474

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

12B-13-4

Detail 20925471

Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed employee drink being stored in reach in cooler. Manager removed.

Oct 11, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 8Total: 9

31A-11-4

Detail 20578876

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee cleaning knife in hand washing sink.

24-05-4

Detail 20578877

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

14-11-4

Detail 20578874

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler door handle is disrepair.

36-22-4

Detail 20578872

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Located in kitchen area.

36-17-5

Detail 20578875

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair and/or in disrepair. Located in prep area.

08B-47-4

Detail 20578878

Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed case of oil being stored on floor in kitchen area and crate of onions being stored on floor in walk in cooler. Manager moved to shelf. Corrected On-Site

14-69-4

Detail 20578871

Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.

10-20-4

Detail 20578879

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Located on reach in cooler door. Manager removed. Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 20578873

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