El Meson Del Paraiso Restaurant, 12820 Sw 120 St, Miami, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: EL MESON DEL PARAISO RESTAURANT
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 12820 Sw 120 St, Miami, FL 33186
License #: 2330569
Total inspections: 17
Last inspection: 09/29/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Build-up of soil/debris on the floor along the walls, baseboards, cabinets and/or equipment.
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer.
  • Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris.
  • Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor.
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler/walk-in freezer floor soiled.
  • High Priority - Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded.
  • High Priority - Squid, octopus, conch, eel, crab, shrimp, crawfish, lobster or other non-finfish offered raw or undercooked have not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded.
  • 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.
  • Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment.
  • Intermediate - Clams/mussels/oysters tag removed from original container prior to container being emptied.
  • Intermediate - Raw or undercooked oysters offered and establishment has no consumer advisory sign provided on wall, menu, placard, table tent or by any other written means. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. **Corrected On-Site**
09/29/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.( kitchen) **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Equipment in poor repair.(reachin cooler floor in poor condition)
  • Basic - Exhaust fan inoperable in bathroom with no other form of ventilation.
  • Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
  • 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. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Food thermometer(s) not calibrated according to manufacturer's specifications. **Corrected On-Site**
2/6/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
  • Basic - Hood soiled with accumulated grease.
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Intermediate - No metal stem-type thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
8/2/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Pots on top of reach in cooler
  • Basic - Fan cover in walk-in cooler has accumulation of dust/debris.
  • Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken.
  • Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Basic - Open dumpster lid.
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
  • Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as food-contact shelf cover.
  • Basic - Soil residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. Shelves on top of 3 compartment sink
  • Basic - Storage of tools on shelf above or with clean equipment and utensils. On top of DM
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Basic - Working container of food not labeled in English.
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar
  • High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on new set of gloves to work with food. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Alan Solorzano, Alicia tremors- expired on 11/19/12
1/31/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Violation: 01B-23-1 Nonexempt fish has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be served cooked or discarded. ACORDING TO THE PERSON IN CHARGE,SWAII FILET IS USED FOR CEVICHE. CEVICHE IS MARINATED IN LIME JUICE. ESTABLISHMENT NEEDS TO PROVIDE PARASITE DESTRUCTION
  • Violation: 15-30-1 Shelves attached to walls in walk-ins not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. SHELVES ARE HEAVILY RUSTED.
  • Violation: 23-05-1 Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. ON SHELVES ON TOP OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK
  • Violation: 37-04-1 Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
9/25/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
  • Critical - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength.0 PPM Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. FRONT COUNTER HANDSINK Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. FRONT COUNTER HAND SINK AND HANDSINK BY COOK LINE Corrected On Site.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. WALK IN COOLER
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. THERMOMETER USED STARTS AT 40F .
  • Critical - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation. 5 EMPLOYEE WORKING AT TIME OF INSPECTION.
  • Critical - Nonexempt fish has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be served cooked or discarded. ACORDING TO THE PERSON IN CHARGE,SWAII FILET IS USED FOR CEVICHE. CEVICHE IS MARINATED IN LIME JUICE. ESTABLISHMENT NEEDS TO PROVIDE PARASITE DESTRUCTION
  • Critical - Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. EMPLOYEE PUT ON GLOVES WITHOUT WASHING HANDS.
  • Critical - Observed employee wash hands with no soap. HANDSINK BY COOK LINE HAD NO SOAP. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed employees provided in-house training not performing their work duties in a manner consistent with the Food Code requirements. 3 COMPARTMENT SINK NOT SETUP PROPERLY AND HANDWASHING PROCEDURE NOT PERFORMED CORRECTLY.
  • Critical - Observed equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. 3 COMPARTMENT SINK NOT SET PROPERLY.
  • Critical - Observed expired Food Manager Certification. JOSE M REQUE : CERTIFICATION DATE: 7/28/2006
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over cooked food. RAW LAMB OVER COOKED BEEF Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. ON SHELVES ON TOP OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK
  • Observed ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. ON SHELF BY REACH IN COOLER
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. RICE ON SHELVES Corrected On Site.
  • Observed walk-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. WALK COOLER
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
  • Critical - Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. BEANS AT 118 F
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. SAUCE
  • Shelves attached to walls in walk-ins not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. SHELVES ARE HEAVILY RUSTED.
  • Wall not smooth and easily cleanable. BY DRY STORAGE AREA
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. OIL,SUGAR
7/25/2012Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed food employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands and the establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. BEEF OVER READY TO EAT FOOD Corrected On Site.
1/17/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.
  • Observed floor area(s) covered with standing water.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food thawed in an improper manner.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. BEEF OVER PASTA INSIDE REACHIN
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. EGGS ON TOP SHELVES INSIDE WALKIN COOLER OVER VEGETABLES
7/25/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
2/9/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures.prep area 1 This violation must be corrected by : 2-4-2010.
  • Critical - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength.
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable.drain recessed aprox 4 inches in to floor in entry to kitchen.must make floor alll the same level
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food.sugar at coffe station.
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.rice bowl,cookling utensils
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation.calamari over rte foods,eggs over rte foods:reachin.chix,fish over raw produce:walkin cooler. Repeat Violation.
2/3/2011Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Observed dented/rusted cans.
  • Critical. Observed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on-site and frozen not properly date marked.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Critical. Observed soil residue in storage containers.
  • Clean glasses, cups, utensils, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
7/14/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed improper horizontal separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods.prep reachin
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor.
  • In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of potentially hazardous food and the container.sugar
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Critical. Observed equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils not sanitized.at 3compartment sink Corrected On Site.
5/17/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Violation: 08A-18-1 Observed unpackaged food in an unprotected holding unit in a customer/nonsecure area.dry storage
  • Critical. Violation: 08A-22-1 Observed improper horizontal separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods.reachins
  • Critical. Violation: 08A-24-1 Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation.walkin freezer
  • Critical. Violation: 31-12-1 Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. used to hold rice containerDURING CALLBACK _FRONT HANDSINK USED TO STORE LEMONS, KITCHEN HANDSINK USED TO STORE THAWING BEEF
  • Critical. Violation: 32-15-1 No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.
1/20/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
  • Critical. Observed unpackaged food in an unprotected holding unit in a customer/nonsecure area.dry storage
  • Critical. Observed improper horizontal separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods.reachins
  • Critical. Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation.walkin freezer
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food.eggs in produce walkin
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor.walkin
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.dry storage
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense food that is not ready-to-eat.corn starch
  • Critical. Observed employee wash hands with no soap. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Critical. Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink.rest rooms
  • Critical. Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. used to hold rice container
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory.
  • Observed floor area(s) covered with standing water.walkin
  • Critical. Observed toxic item stored by food.cleaning chemicals dry storage
  • Critical. No proof of required employee training provided. All public food service establishments must provide the division with proof of employee training upon request, including, but not limited to, at the time of any division inspection of the establishment. Pro
11/9/2009Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • No Violations Were Observed
8/26/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
No report available. 3/9/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 9/29/2008Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended

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