EL MESON DEL PARAISO RESTAURANT
dba EL MESON DEL PARAISO INC
About this restaurant
El Meson del Paraiso Restaurant is a seating restaurant located at 12820 SW 120th St in Miami with 32 seats. According to online sources, the restaurant is described as serving authentic cuisine in a vibrant neighborhood with diverse culinary offerings. The establishment is operated by El Meson del Paraiso Inc.
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F
Food Safety Grade
Poor
Based on DBPR food inspection reports from the last 36 months. Complaint inspections are excluded. This is not an official DBPR grade.
Location
- Address
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12820 SW 120 ST
MIAMI, FL 33186 - Phone
- 305-234-8210
- DBPR District
- District 1 — Miami (licenses expire October)
- County (Region Code)
- Lake (code 35)
- Seating
- 32 seats
License
- License Number
- SEA2330569
- Establishment Type
- Seating Restaurant
- Base Risk Level
- License Expiry
- Oct 1, 2026
- Last Inspection
- Mar 6, 2026
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May 5, 2026
Callback
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Call Back - Complied | ||||||
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Violations Found
H · V02
Employee health policy
No employee health policy or inadequate policy
H · V05
Handwashing procedures
Inadequate handwashing by food employees
H · V23
Chemical properly stored
Toxic chemicals improperly stored or labeled
I · V36
×2
Proper ventilation
Inadequate ventilation and lighting
Class: Food
Visit ID: 13647549
PDA Verified
Type: Routine - Food
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Mar 9, 2026
Callback
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Call Back - Extension given, pending | ||||||
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Violations Found
H · V02
Employee health policy
No employee health policy or inadequate policy
H · V05
Handwashing procedures
Inadequate handwashing by food employees
H · V23
Chemical properly stored
Toxic chemicals improperly stored or labeled
I · V36
×2
Proper ventilation
Inadequate ventilation and lighting
B · V53
Outer openings protected
Outer openings not properly protected
Class: Food
Visit ID: 13646520
PDA Verified
Type: Routine - Food
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Mar 6, 2026
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Warning Issued | ||||||
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Violations Found
H · V01
Management awareness
Person in charge not present or not performing duties
H · V02
Employee health policy
No employee health policy or inadequate policy
H · V03
×2
Employee health reporting
Employee not reporting symptoms of illness
H · V05
Handwashing procedures
Inadequate handwashing by food employees
H · V06
Handwashing facilities
Inadequate handwashing facilities
H · V08
×3
Proper hand/arm washing
Improper hand and arm washing technique
H · V10
×2
Approved food source
Food from unapproved or unknown source
H · V12
×3
Shell stock requirements
Inadequate shell stock identification/records
H · V14
Food contact surfaces
Food contact surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized
H · V16
Proper cooking temps
Food not cooked to required minimum temperature
H · V22
Consumer advisory
No consumer advisory for raw/undercooked foods
H · V23
Chemical properly stored
Toxic chemicals improperly stored or labeled
I · V31
×2
Clean multi-use utensils
Multi-use utensils not properly cleaned
I · V36
×2
Proper ventilation
Inadequate ventilation and lighting
B · V53
Outer openings protected
Outer openings not properly protected
Class: Food
Visit ID: 13542404
PDA Verified
Type: Routine - Food
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Oct 7, 2025
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Inspection Completed - No Further Action | ||||||
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Violations Found
H · V01
×2
Management awareness
Person in charge not present or not performing duties
H · V03
Employee health reporting
Employee not reporting symptoms of illness
H · V10
×2
Approved food source
Food from unapproved or unknown source
H · V14
×2
Food contact surfaces
Food contact surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized
H · V16
Proper cooking temps
Food not cooked to required minimum temperature
H · V22
Consumer advisory
No consumer advisory for raw/undercooked foods
B · V50
Adequate lighting
Inadequate lighting in food preparation/storage areas
Class: Food
Visit ID: 10937825
PDA Verified
Type: Routine - Food
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