Paralia in Key Biscayne

Last inspected:

455 Grand Bay Dr, Key Biscayne, FL 33149
Overview

Paralia in Key Biscayne has received 24 inspections since 2016, averaging 6.6 violations per inspection—nearly 30 percent above the statewide average of 5.2. The facility has not been emergency-closed. High-priority violations have appeared repeatedly across inspections, including employee health reporting violations cited in at least 5 inspections, food contact surface violations in 9 inspections, and proper cooking temperature violations in 4 inspections. Consumer advisory violations were cited in 6 of the most recent 8 inspections, indicating a pattern of failure to inform customers about specific food preparation practices. The most recent inspection on February 18, 2026 resulted in a Warning Issued disposition after 30 violations were documented, including two high-priority findings for employee health reporting. A second inspection the same day found nine violations and resulted in a Call Back - Complied disposition. Fire safety violations documenting missing boiler certificates were cited in December 2020 and February 2025.

Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.

24Inspections
159Violations
0Closures
2Fire

Last inspected DBPR:

Paralia in Key Biscayne: Comparison to Miami-Dade County Averages

This Facility 6.6 violations / inspection 6.6 violations per inspection
Miami-Dade County Avg 6.7 violations / inspection 6.7 county average
This Facility 0 emergency closures 0 closures
Miami-Dade County Avg 0.13 closures / facility 0.13 county average

Paralia in Key Biscayne: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (2)

— 1 fire violation

— Routine - Food · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Inspector Observation: No current insurance inspector boiler report or boiler certificate available for boiler. For reporting purposes only. Observed Fl 095056; 095057; 095045; 095044 all expired on 12/09/24.
— 1 fire violation

— Routine - Food · 48-01-5 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Inspector Observation: No current insurance inspector boiler report or boiler certificate available for boiler. For reporting purposes only. Observed boiler certificates expired on 10-18-20.

Paralia in Key Biscayne: Full Inspection History — DBPR (24)

— 2 inspections13 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 1 inspection3 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

Basic Violations

— 3 inspections16 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections24 violations · 14 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 13 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 2 inspections10 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— 3 inspections14 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 1 inspection5 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

Basic Violations

— 3 inspections16 violations · 12 high priority
— Complaint Full· 14 violations (10 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections7 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— 2 inspections14 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections9 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued

Paralia in Key Biscayne: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Paralia in Key Biscayne last inspected?
Paralia in Key Biscayne was last inspected by Florida DBPR on February 18, 2026. The result was: Call Back - Complied.
What are the most common violations at Paralia in Key Biscayne?
The most frequently cited violations at Paralia in Key Biscayne are: Food contact surfaces, Consumer advisory, Proper cooking temps.
How many health inspections has Paralia in Key Biscayne had?
Paralia in Key Biscayne has had 24 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 6.6 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
What did the most recent inspection of Paralia in Key Biscayne find?
Paralia in Key Biscayne was most recently inspected on February 18, 2026 with 3 violation(s). Disposition: Call Back - Complied.
Has Paralia in Key Biscayne ever been shut down?
No, Paralia in Key Biscayne has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
What does Florida violation V14 (Food contact surfaces) mean?
Violation 14 (Food contact surfaces) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/14.
What does Florida violation V22 (Consumer advisory) mean?
Violation 22 (Consumer advisory) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/22.
What does Florida violation V31 (Clean multi-use utensils) mean?
Violation 31 (Clean multi-use utensils) is classified as a intermediate priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/31.
Has Paralia in Key Biscayne had any fire safety violations?
Yes, Paralia in Key Biscayne has 2 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
Has Paralia in Key Biscayne operated under other names?
Yes, this location previously operated as: Ritz Carlton Hotel (2020), Cantina Beach/ Bar (2025).

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