How many health inspections has PARGUITO GOURMET had?

PARGUITO GOURMET has had 20 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.

Has PARGUITO GOURMET ever been shut down?

Yes, PARGUITO GOURMET has been shut down 1 time by state inspectors.

What are the most common violations at PARGUITO GOURMET?

The most frequently cited violations at PARGUITO GOURMET are: Clean multi-use utensils, Proper cooking temps, Outer openings protected.

What does Florida violation V06 (Handwashing facilities) mean?

HYGIENE INFRASTRUCTURE FAILURE: Without adequate handwashing facilities, proper hand hygiene is impossible. Studies show handwashing compliance drops to 5% when sinks are inaccessible or poorly equipped. No hot water means grease and biofilms remain on hands. No soap reduces bacterial removal from 99.9% to 25%. No towels means wet hands spread 1,000x more bacteria. Provide handwashing facilities with: hot and cold running water (minimum 100°F), soap in dispensers, single-use paper towels or air dryers, waste receptacle. Sinks must be accessible at all times — never blocked by equipment, supplies, or used for other purposes. Install handwashing signs in employee language(s).

What does Florida violation V24 (Toxic substance control) mean?

TOXIC EXPOSURE: Improper identification, storage, or use of toxic substances creates immediate risk of chemical contamination. Unmarked spray bottles cause accidental food contamination. Improper pesticide application contaminates food preparation surfaces. Chemical fumes in food areas are absorbed by uncovered food. Employee exposure risks chemical burns and respiratory injury. All toxic substances must be: clearly and accurately labeled, stored in designated areas away from food, used only according to manufacturer instructions, applied only by certified personnel (pesticides). Never transfer chemicals to unlabeled containers. Keep chemicals in locked storage when not in active use. Maintain chemical inventory and SDS files.

What does Florida violation V31 (Clean multi-use utensils) mean?

BACTERIAL BIOFILM: Improperly cleaned multi-use utensils develop bacterial biofilms within 24 hours. These biofilms protect pathogens (Listeria, Salmonella, E. coli) from routine sanitizing — requiring physical scrubbing to remove. Each use of a contaminated utensil transfers pathogens to food. Improperly cleaned cutting boards harbor 200x more bacteria than a toilet seat. Clean and sanitize all multi-use utensils using the 3-compartment sink method: Wash in hot soapy water (110°F minimum), rinse in clean water, sanitize in approved solution (50-100 ppm chlorine or 200-400 ppm quaternary ammonium for 30 seconds), air dry. Or use properly functioning commercial dishwasher. Clean utensils at least every 4 hours during continuous use.

PARGUITO GOURMET

2725 HOLLYWOOD BLVD, Hollywood, FL 33020

Broward County · Permanent Food Service · Owner: PARGUITO GOURMET LLC · License: SEA1622923

PARGUITO GOURMET in Hollywood, FL has 20 inspections on record with 130 total violations (6.5 per inspection) and 1 emergency closure.

20Inspections

130Violations

1Closures

Data current as of March 25, 2025

Emergency Closures (1)

Emergency closure history for PARGUITO GOURMET
Date	Reason	Reopened
Oct 23, 2020	No Warewashing Facilities	17:08:00

Inspection History (20)

Mar 25, 2025 — Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V06 Handwashing facilities

V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V41 Toilet facilities

Dec 11, 2024 — Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Mar 1, 2024 — Complaint Full· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

Feb 1, 2024 — Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jul 21, 2023 — Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V03 Employee health reporting

V14 Food contact surfaces

Nov 16, 2022 — Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V10 Approved food source

Aug 10, 2022 — Routine - Food· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V06 Handwashing facilities

V21 Time as control

Dec 21, 2021 — Routine - Food· 9 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V05 Handwashing procedures

V13 Parasite destruction

V14 Food contact surfaces

V22 Consumer advisory

Basic Violations

V50 Adequate lighting

Jul 15, 2021 — Routine - Food· 9 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V05 Handwashing procedures

V14 Food contact surfaces

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V33 Proper cooling equipment

Basic Violations

V50 Adequate lighting

Dec 23, 2020 — Routine - Food· 8 violations (1 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

V16 Proper cooking temps

Intermediate Violations

V33 Proper cooling equipment

Basic Violations

V50 Adequate lighting

V53 Outer openings protected

Oct 23, 2020 — Routine - Food· 4 violations · Emergency Order Callback Complied

High Priority Violations

V05 Handwashing procedures

Intermediate Violations

V32 Proper sanitizing

Basic Violations

V50 Adequate lighting

V53 Outer openings protected

Oct 23, 2020 — Routine - Food· 8 violations (2 high priority)· Emergency order recommended

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V05 Handwashing procedures

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V16 Proper cooking temps

Intermediate Violations

V32 Proper sanitizing

Basic Violations

V50 Adequate lighting

V53 Outer openings protected

Apr 17, 2020 — Routine - Food· 7 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V14 Food contact surfaces

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Sep 23, 2019 — Routine - Food· 7 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V06 Handwashing facilities

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V12 Shell stock requirements

V24 Toxic substance control

Apr 9, 2019 — Routine - Food· 8 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V12 Shell stock requirements

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V32 Proper sanitizing

V36 Proper ventilation

V38 Waste properly disposed

Aug 15, 2018 — Routine - Food· 8 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V06 Handwashing facilities

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V36 Proper ventilation

V38 Waste properly disposed

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Feb 5, 2018 — Routine - Food· 10 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V06 Handwashing facilities

V16 Proper cooking temps

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V36 Proper ventilation

V38 Waste properly disposed

V40 Wiping cloths usage

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Nov 1, 2017 — Routine - Food· 13 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V06 Handwashing facilities

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V12 Shell stock requirements

V14 Food contact surfaces

V16 Proper cooking temps

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V32 Proper sanitizing

V36 Proper ventilation

V38 Waste properly disposed

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Feb 13, 2017 — Routine - Food· 8 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V12 Shell stock requirements

V16 Proper cooking temps

V21 Time as control

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V36 Proper ventilation

V38 Waste properly disposed

Nov 16, 2016 — Routine - Food· 12 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V06 Handwashing facilities

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V12 Shell stock requirements

V16 Proper cooking temps

V21 Time as control

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V36 Proper ventilation

How Does This Facility Compare?

PARGUITO GOURMET has had 1 emergency closures, compared to the Broward County average of 0.17 closures per facility. It has averaged 6.5 violations per inspection vs. the county average of 3.31.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many health inspections has PARGUITO GOURMET had?: PARGUITO GOURMET has had 20 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.
Has PARGUITO GOURMET ever been shut down?: Yes, PARGUITO GOURMET has been shut down 1 time by state inspectors.
What are the most common violations at PARGUITO GOURMET?: The most frequently cited violations at PARGUITO GOURMET are: Clean multi-use utensils, Proper cooking temps, Outer openings protected.

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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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