How many health inspections has PARADISE GAS STATION / PEPITO'S PLAZA had?

PARADISE GAS STATION / PEPITO'S PLAZA has had 24 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.

Has PARADISE GAS STATION / PEPITO'S PLAZA ever been shut down?

No, PARADISE GAS STATION / PEPITO'S PLAZA has no emergency closures on record.

What are the most common violations at PARADISE GAS STATION / PEPITO'S PLAZA?

The most frequently cited violations at PARADISE GAS STATION / PEPITO'S PLAZA are: Clean multi-use utensils, Proper hand/arm washing, Food contact surfaces.

What does Florida violation V05 (Handwashing procedures) mean?

CONTAMINATION PATHWAY: Improper handwashing is the single most significant factor in spreading foodborne illness. Hands carry 3,200 bacteria per square centimeter. CDC reports proper handwashing reduces diarrheal illness by 30% and respiratory illness by 21%. Inadequate technique leaves Norovirus, E. coli, and Salmonella on hands, directly contaminating food. Employees must wash hands for minimum 20 seconds with soap and warm water: before handling food, after touching raw meat, after using restroom, after sneezing/coughing, after handling garbage, after touching face/hair, when switching tasks. Use proper technique: wet hands, apply soap, scrub 20 seconds including fingertips and between fingers, rinse, dry with single-use towel.

What does Florida violation V08 (Proper hand/arm washing) mean?

TECHNIQUE FAILURE: Improper handwashing technique leaves pathogens on hands even when a handwashing attempt is made. Studies show 95% of people wash hands incorrectly — most don't scrub for 20 seconds or miss fingertips, thumbs, and between fingers. Incomplete washing creates a false sense of security while still transferring E. coli, Norovirus, and Salmonella to food. Correct technique requires: wet hands with clean warm water, apply soap, lather and scrub for 20+ seconds covering all surfaces including fingertips/nails/between fingers/back of hands, rinse thoroughly, dry with single-use towel. Use towel to turn off faucet. Do NOT use hand sanitizer as substitute for handwashing.

What does Florida violation V10 (Approved food source) mean?

UNSAFE FOOD SOURCE: Food from unapproved sources bypasses USDA/FDA safety inspections, potentially harboring Listeria, Salmonella, E. coli O157:H7, parasites, or chemical contaminants. Uninspected meat may contain antibiotics, hormones, or prions (mad cow disease). Home-canned foods risk deadly Clostridium botulinum toxin. Wild-harvested shellfish may contain paralytic toxins. All food must come from approved, inspected sources. Maintain supplier documentation and invoices. Shellfish must have proper tags retained for 90 days. No home-prepared, home-canned, or uninspected foods. Wild game must be commercially processed. Verify supplier licenses and inspection status.

PARADISE GAS STATION / PEPITO'S PLAZA

10701 NW 58 ST, Doral, FL 33178

Miami-Dade County · Permanent Food Service · Owner: PARADISE PLAZA ENTERPRISES INC · License: SEA2335600

PARADISE GAS STATION / PEPITO'S PLAZA in Doral, FL has 24 inspections on record with 140 total violations (5.8 per inspection) and 0 emergency closures.

24Inspections

140Violations

0Closures

Data current as of January 31, 2025

Inspection History (24)

Jan 31, 2025 — Routine - Food· 7 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V05 Handwashing procedures

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V10 Approved food source

V12 Shell stock requirements

V14 Food contact surfaces

V16 Proper cooking temps

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Oct 18, 2024 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Aug 19, 2024 — Routine - Food· 7 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V13 Parasite destruction

V14 Food contact surfaces

V22 Consumer advisory

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean

Mar 20, 2024 — Routine - Food· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

Sep 25, 2023 — Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V21 Time as control

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

Feb 17, 2023 — Routine - Food· 5 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V11 Food in good condition

V23 Chemical properly stored

Oct 28, 2022 — Routine - Food· 2 violations · Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

Aug 26, 2022 — Routine - Food· 10 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued

Feb 7, 2022 — Routine - Food· 8 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V12 Shell stock requirements

V14 Food contact surfaces

V21 Time as control

V23 Chemical properly stored

Basic Violations

V50 Adequate lighting

Nov 22, 2021 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Sep 20, 2021 — Routine - Food· 8 violations · Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V12 Shell stock requirements

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V36 Proper ventilation

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean

Nov 2, 2020 — Routine - Food· 6 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V12 Shell stock requirements

V16 Proper cooking temps

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Aug 21, 2020 — Routine - Food· 11 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V02 Employee health policy

V03 Employee health reporting

V10 Approved food source

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V36 Proper ventilation

V40 Wiping cloths usage

V42 Equipment condition

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Mar 11, 2020 — Complaint Full· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Mar 10, 2020 — Complaint Full· 7 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V14 Food contact surfaces

V21 Time as control

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V41 Toilet facilities

Feb 12, 2020 — Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

Intermediate Violations

V40 Wiping cloths usage

Dec 10, 2019 — Routine - Food· 14 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V10 Approved food source

V13 Parasite destruction

V14 Food contact surfaces

V16 Proper cooking temps

V21 Time as control

V22 Consumer advisory

V24 Toxic substance control

V25 Allergen awareness

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V36 Proper ventilation

V41 Toilet facilities

Basic Violations

V50 Adequate lighting

May 23, 2019 — Routine - Food· 6 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V21 Time as control

V23 Chemical properly stored

V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

Mar 15, 2019 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Feb 8, 2019 — Routine - Food· 10 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V21 Time as control

V27 Correct procedures

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

Basic Violations

V50 Adequate lighting

V53 Outer openings protected

Jun 5, 2018 — Complaint Full· 7 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V21 Time as control

V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V33 Proper cooling equipment

May 30, 2018 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

May 25, 2018 — Routine - Food· 20 violations (10 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V02 Employee health policy

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V12 Shell stock requirements

V14 Food contact surfaces

V22 Consumer advisory

V27 Correct procedures

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V41 Toilet facilities

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Aug 4, 2017 — Food-Licensing Inspection· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V13 Parasite destruction

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V42 Equipment condition

How Does This Facility Compare?

PARADISE GAS STATION / PEPITO'S PLAZA has had 0 emergency closures, compared to the Miami-Dade County average of 0.08 closures per facility. It has averaged 5.8 violations per inspection vs. the county average of 4.07.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many health inspections has PARADISE GAS STATION / PEPITO'S PLAZA had?: PARADISE GAS STATION / PEPITO'S PLAZA has had 24 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.
Has PARADISE GAS STATION / PEPITO'S PLAZA ever been shut down?: No, PARADISE GAS STATION / PEPITO'S PLAZA has no emergency closures on record.
What are the most common violations at PARADISE GAS STATION / PEPITO'S PLAZA?: The most frequently cited violations at PARADISE GAS STATION / PEPITO'S PLAZA are: Clean multi-use utensils, Proper hand/arm washing, Food contact surfaces.

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Editorial Standards & Data Oversight

Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).

Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.

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