Paquito's Mexican Restaurant
16265 Biscayne Blvd, North Miami Beach, FL 33160 · Permanent Food Service · License 2326109
What drove the grade
Handwash sink in bar area not accessible for employee use at all times due to table blocking path.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Sep 3 routine inspection1 intermediate, 9 basic (3 repeats)-15
- Safety score85
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 1 visitRoutine inspection
- First visitSep 3, 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.
10 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
Intermediate1
Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: Handwash sink in bar area not accessible for employee use at all times due to table blocking path.
Basic9
Code 06, Food properly thawed: Observed raw shrimp thawing in standing water in prep area.
Code 10, In-use utensils properly stored: In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135°F.
Repeat violation
In-use tongs stored on reach in cooler door handle between uses.
Repeat violation
Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Equipment in poor repair.
Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn.
Repeat violation
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken.
Code 16, Dishwashing facilities and test kits: Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
Code 29, Plumbing and backflow prevention: Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler.
Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Floors in walk in cooler/ freezer not maintained smooth and durable.
Floor cracked up.
Ceiling tile missing.
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.