PARAISO TROPICAL PIZZERIA RESTAURANT Y HELADERIA

Name: PARAISO TROPICAL PIZZERIA RESTAURANT Y HELADERIA
Address: 5368-5370 W 16 AVE, HIALEAH, FL, 33012, US
Rating: 5.8

5368-5370 W 16 AVE, HIALEAH, FL 33012

License #2317430

🍕 Pizza/Italian ℹ️

5.8 Grade F / 100

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September 11, 2026 · 22 findings · 3 critical

Routine - Food

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PARAISO TROPICAL PIZZERIA RESTAURANT Y HELADERIA in HIALEAH currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 5.8 out of 100 — an F grade — a serious pattern of repeat or critical violations. This restaurant has been inspected 6 times from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on September 11, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 71 total violations — 12 critical, 16 major, 43 minor.

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Disposition: Warning Issued
[36-24-5] Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed a hole on wall next to hand wash sink at kitchen area.
[02D-01-5] Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed breadcrumbs container not identified at kitchen area, operator labeled during inspection.
[02B-01-5] Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed establishment serving fish ceviche not identified on menu as a raw item.
[03B-01-6] Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked yuca (128F - Hot Holding) on steam table at kitchen area, as per operator less than 2 hours. Operator proceeded to reheated.
[02C-02-5] Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked ground beef and cooked pork prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked on shelves at walk in cooler.
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed dust accumulated on cover fans at walk in cooler. Observed soiled with grease and food debris can opener holder. Observed soiled gaskets on units across cook line.
[03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw corvina (45F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (46F - Cold Holding) on reach in cooler across cook line, as per operator less than 2 hours. Operator moved to r walk in cooler across cook.
[36-32-5] Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed water marks on some ceiling tiles throughout kitchen.
[08A-20-5] Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw steak stored above raw pork on shelves at walk in cooler.
[10-01-5] In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed on salt container at preparation area, operator removed.
[14-38-4] Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Observed cracked lid on flour container next to pizza mixer.
[21-04-4] In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed at preparation area, operator removed.
[22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed grease and food debris accumulated on can opener blade, operator moved to dishwashing area. Also observed soiled white bin containers across 3 compartment sink..
[31B-02-4] No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at the bar area.
[32-04-4] Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed on womans bathroom.
[36-34-5] Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed dust accumulated on ceiling vents throughout kitchen area.
[08B-38-4] Food stored on floor. Observed oil container stored on floor at cook line, operator stored properly.
[14-14-4] Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food. Observed next to coffee machine at front counter.
[16-46-4] Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed on clean metal containers.
[22-20-5] Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
[22-16-4] Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed soiled interior and shelves on 2 standing units at preparation area.
[31B-04-4] No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at the bar area.

Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
[24-05-4] Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed at ice cream counter, plates and bowls not inverted.
[14-09-4] Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed blue cutting board at kitchen grooved.
[40-06-5] Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed cellphone on top of preparation tables. Operator removed cellphone.
[35B-01-4] Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at kitchen on door to the outside, gap under door.
[10-08-5] Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed inside ice machine. Operator stored ice scoop with handle upwards.
[36-27-5] Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled, with food splashes, cook line.
[21-12-4] Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed cleaning towels on prep tables at cook line.
[08A-04-5] Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw chicken stored over unwashed tomatoes inside reach in cooler. Operator moved tomatoes to a different cooler away from raw chicken.
[08A-05-6] Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed container with raw salmon, stored over a container with cooked lasagna, inside walk in cooler. Employee stored raw fish away from cooked lasagna, on a different shelf.
[08A-20-5] Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed inside reach in cooler at cook line cooler, across from flat grill. Raw chicken stored over raw beef, individually portioned. Employee stored raw chicken under raw beef .
[02B-01-5] Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed establishment offer fish ceviche. Not identified on the menu as raw product.
[53A-05-6] No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed over 8 employees working, preparing and serving food, no certified manager present at the time of inspection.
[41-17-4] Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle containing all purpose cleaner, no labeled. Operator labeled spray bottle.

Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
[22-20-5] Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed ice machine at kitchen soiled interior.
[24-26-4] Clean equipment/utensils not stored at least 6 inches above the floor. Observed lids for pots stored on the floor at kitchen, Employee stored lids six inches above the floor.
[24-05-4] Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed clean metal containers not inverted. Manager inverted containers.
[50-09-4] Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
[12B-07-4] Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee bottle water on top of pizza preparation table. Employee removed drink from preparation area.
[13-03-4] Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employees preparing food at kitchen, hair restraints.
[08B-38-4] Food stored on floor. Observed box with raw pork and bucket with ice cream stored inside walk in freezer on the floor. Employee stored food items on shelves above the floor.
[31B-04-4] No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at employee bathroom no sign.
[16-46-4] Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed on clean container on drying rack.
[21-12-4] Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed on top of prep tables at kitchen.
[03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at reach in cooler sliced ham (45F - Cold Holding); sliced cheese (45F - Cold Holding) Accord to manager out for about 30 minutes. Manager took ham and sliced ch to walk in co for rapid chill.
[31A-11-4] Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed metal containers stored in hand wash sink. Manager removed items from inside hand wash sink.
[16-37-1] No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine test kit available.
[02C-02-5] Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed rice puddings prepared two da ago no date labeled.