PARAISO TROPICAL PIZZERIA RESTAURANT Y HELADERIA

Name: PARAISO TROPICAL PIZZERIA RESTAURANT Y HELADERIA
Address: 5368-5370 W 16 AVE, HIALEAH, FL, 33012, US
Rating: 78.2

5368-5370 W 16 AVE, HIALEAH, FL 33012

License #2317430

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78.2 Grade C / 100

Mixed Health Record

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PARAISO TROPICAL PIZZERIA RESTAURANT Y HELADERIA in HIALEAH currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 78.2 out of 100 — a C grade — a noticeable pattern of violations across recent inspections. This restaurant has 2 inspections on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on April 23, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 17 total violations — 3 critical, 4 major, 10 minor.

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Inspection Completed - No Further Action
[22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener soiled.
[36-06-4] Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first. Observed at kitchen cook line
[08A-04-5] Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw chicken stored above unwashed tomatoes, inside reach in cooler. Operator moved tomatoes to a different cooler.
[10-17-4] In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed between tables at kitchen. Operator removed knife and stored properly.
[24-05-4] Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed at ice cream counter, small plates not inverted. Operator inverted small plates.
[12A-09-4] Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employee changed task, no hands washed or gloves changed. Manager coached employee on proper glove use and hand washing.

Inspection Completed - No Further Action
[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.
[36-27-5] Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled, with food splashes, cook line.
[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.
[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.
[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.
[10-08-5] Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed inside ice machine. Operator stored ice scoop with handle upwards.
[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.
[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.
[21-12-4] Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed cleaning towels on prep tables at cook line.

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