Amara at Paraiso in Miami

Last inspected:

3101 Ne 7th Avenue, Miami, FL 33137
Overview

Amara at Paraiso in Miami has a significant and escalating food safety compliance problem. Across 17 inspections dating back to 2016, the facility accumulated 169 violations, averaging 9.9 per inspection—nearly double Florida's statewide average of 5.2. High-priority violations have been persistent and severe. Management awareness failures were cited in at least 6 separate inspections. Employee health reporting violations appeared in multiple inspections during 2025. Consumer advisory violations, which indicate failures to properly inform diners of potential hazards like raw oysters or undercooked meat, were documented across at least 8 inspections spanning from 2023 through February 2026. Food contact surface violations, parasite destruction failures, and chemical storage violations recurred across multiple years. In August 2025, an administrative complaint was recommended following an inspection that documented 33 violations including six high-priority findings. Two weeks prior, on August 12, the facility returned for a callback inspection and received another administrative complaint recommendation following nine additional violations. The most recent inspection on February 9, 2026 identified 45 violations including four high-priority findings covering toxic substance control, shell stock requirements, parasite destruction, food contact surfaces, consumer advisory, and improper chemical storage, yet the inspection was closed with no further action.

Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.

17Inspections
169Violations
0Closures

Last inspected DBPR:

Amara at Paraiso in Miami: Comparison to Miami-Dade County Averages

This Facility 9.9 violations / inspection 9.9 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

Amara at Paraiso in Miami: Full Inspection History — DBPR (17)

— 1 inspection15 violations · 8 high priority
— 4 inspections28 violations · 21 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (8 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 14 violations (10 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 1 inspection4 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections14 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (9 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 1 inspection11 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (9 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections16 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 10 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

— 2 inspections10 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Complaint Full· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied

Intermediate Violations

— 2 inspections15 violations · 13 high priority
— Complaint Full· 15 violations (13 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— 1 inspection4 violations · 3 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued

Amara at Paraiso in Miami: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Amara at Paraiso in Miami last inspected?
Amara at Paraiso in Miami was last inspected by Florida DBPR on February 9, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
What are the most common violations at Amara at Paraiso in Miami?
The most frequently cited violations at Amara at Paraiso in Miami are: Consumer advisory, Food contact surfaces, Clean multi-use utensils.
How many health inspections has Amara at Paraiso in Miami had?
Amara at Paraiso in Miami has had 17 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 9.9 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
What did the most recent inspection of Amara at Paraiso in Miami find?
Amara at Paraiso in Miami was most recently inspected on February 9, 2026 with 19 violation(s), including 4 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
Has Amara at Paraiso in Miami ever been shut down?
No, Amara at Paraiso in Miami has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
What does Florida violation V06 (Handwashing facilities) mean?
Violation 06 (Handwashing facilities) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/06.
What does Florida violation V08 (Proper hand/arm washing) mean?
Violation 08 (Proper hand/arm washing) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/08.
What does Florida violation V12 (Shell stock requirements) mean?
Violation 12 (Shell stock requirements) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/12.

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