Paseo Catracho
824 SW 8 St, Miami, FL 33130 · Permanent Food Service · License 2316188
What drove the grade
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Aug 17 routine inspection6 high priority (fixed by the Aug 18 follow-up), 13 basic; basic violations cost 12 at most-30
- Administrative complaint on Aug 17, since fixedReduced from 20 because a follow-up found the problems fixed-12
- Safety score58
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 2 visitsRoutine inspection
- Follow-up visitAug 18, 2026 Fixed at follow-up
The inspector came back and found the problems fixed.
8 earlier violations still noted, but not enough to need another visit:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat was still cited
Basic8
Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Equipment in poor repair.
More time given
Code 16, Dishwashing facilities and test kits: Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly.
More time given
Code 29, Plumbing and backflow prevention: Observed Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler across steam table.
Observed standing water in the bottom of the reach-in cooler across from the steam table. The operator has left it empty pending technician repair.
More time given
Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Floor and wall junctures not coved in food preparation/storage/warewashing areas or bathroom.
More time given
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair.
More time given
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.
More time given
Objectionable odors inside kitchen area of the establishment.
Objectionable odors inside kitchen area of the establishment. Person in charge stated that they are working on the grease trap.
More time given
Code 51, Other sanitary and safe operation: No copy of latest inspection report available.
More time given
- First visitAug 17, 2026 Administrative complaint
Serious or repeated problems led the inspector to recommend formal action by the state, which can include fines.
19 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority6
Code 01, Approved source; food safe and unadulterated: Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.
Observed raw chicken at 56°F Cold holding.
Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product.
Observed sausage mixture (44°F - Cold Holding).
Code 03, Food out of temperature: Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41°F.
Observed raw chicken at 56°F Cold holding.
Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature.
Observed raw beef stored over raw fish at reach in cooler located across cooking line.
Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Observed Nonfood-grade bags used to stored food inside walk in freezer wall.
Code 35, Insects, rodents, pests and animals: Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found.
Observed one live roach crawling on the mixing machine located near three compartment sink. Also observed one live roach crawling inside door of reach in cooler located next to mixing machine.
Administrative complaint
Basic13
Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Stored food not covered.
Observed an uncovered sausage mixture inside the reach-in cooler, which was experiencing a leak dripping directly onto the food.
Code 10, In-use utensils properly stored: In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135°F.
Observed scoops in standing water at 88°F.
Observed scoop handle in contact with flour.
Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Equipment in poor repair.
Observed the door of the ice machine adjacent to the office was damaged. A second ice machine, located in the front lobby, was found to be non-operational and also had a broken door.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.
Observed ice buildup inside walk in freezer wall and walk in freezer entrance.
Code 16, Dishwashing facilities and test kits: Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly.
Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. Observed dishwasher machine in disrepair. Set up chlorine sanitizer three compartment sink .
Code 29, Plumbing and backflow prevention: Observed Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler across steam table.
Code 35, Insects, rodents, pests and animals: Dead roaches on premises.
Observed one dead roach on the floor next to reach in cooler located next to mixing machine.
Administrative complaint
Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Floor and wall junctures not coved in food preparation/storage/warewashing areas or bathroom.
Observed missing coved molding throughout kitchen floor.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair.
Observed floor tile in disrepair in the food preparation area by the walk in cooler.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.
Observed in kitchen area.
Objectionable odors inside kitchen area of the establishment.
Code 51, Other sanitary and safe operation: No copy of latest inspection report available.
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.
- Stop sale
- An order that the food can’t be sold or served.