Paradise Gas Station / Pepito's Plaza

10701 NW 58 St, Doral, FL 33178 · Permanent Food Service · License 2335600

C
Grade C
Safety score 75 of 100
Latest visit: Oct 27, 2026 (11 days ago)

What drove the grade

Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb.High priority, repeat · no follow-up needed · 10 other violations

How the score was calculated

  • Starting score100
  • Violations at the Oct 27 routine inspection
    3 high priority (no follow-up needed, 1 repeat), 3 intermediate, 5 basic
    -25
  • Safety score75

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Inspection history

1 inspection · 1 visit

Routine inspection

11 violations found
  1. First visitOct 27, 2026 No follow-up needed

    Met the state's inspection standards; the inspector didn't need to come back. Any violations cited still count toward the grade.

    11 violations found:

    • 3 High priority
    • 3 Intermediate
    • 5 Basic
    What the inspector cited

    High priority3

    • Code 01, Approved source; food safe and unadulterated: Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation.

      See stop sale. Observed 7 bags of shredded cooked beef made on 10.13 and 10.15 at RIC at preparation area.

    • Code 02, Labeling, date marking and consumer advisory: Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation.

      Observed 7 bags of shredded cooked beef made on 10.13 and 10.15 at RIC at preparation area.

    • Code 29, Plumbing and backflow prevention: Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb.

      Observed hose under handwashing sink connected to spigot without a vacuum breaker.

      Repeat violation

    Intermediate3

    • Code 16, Dishwashing facilities and test kits: Test kit for measuring the concentration of the sanitizing solution not used in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions or employee unaware of proper use.

      Observed chlorine test strips expired 09.2025.

    • Code 41, Chemicals and toxic substances: Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.

      Observed spray bottle containing clear liquid at front counter unlabeled.

    • Code 53, Manager certification and employee training: 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/

    Basic5

    • Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.

      Observed interior of ice machine soiled.

    • Code 23, Non-food contact surfaces clean: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.

      Observed RIC gaskets soiled at front counter.

    • Code 50, Current license displayed: Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

    • Code 51, Other sanitary and safe operation: No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.

      No copy of latest inspection report available.

    Official report, on the Florida DBPR website

Reading this report

Priority levels

  • High priority The problems most likely to make someone sick directly.
  • Intermediate Could lead to a high-priority problem if not fixed.
  • Basic Best practices and general upkeep.

Terms in the inspectors’ reports

Time/temperature control for safety food
Food that has to be kept hot, at 135°F or above, or cold, at 41°F or below, to stay safe: meat, seafood, eggs, dairy, cooked rice and beans, cut melons and the like.
Ready-to-eat food
Food eaten without further cooking, such as salads, sandwiches, deli meats and cooked dishes.
Nonfood-contact surface
Surfaces food doesn’t touch, such as the outsides of equipment, handles and door gaskets.
Stop sale
An order that the food can’t be sold or served.
Vacuum breaker, backflow
Plumbing parts that keep dirty water, such as from a mop sink hose, from flowing back into the clean water supply.

Most cited

Other sanitary and safe operation2
Approved source; food safe and unadulterated1
Labeling, date marking and consumer advisory1
Dishwashing facilities and test kits1
Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized1
Non-food contact surfaces clean1
Plumbing and backflow prevention1
Chemicals and toxic substances1