PAO PAO FAST FOOD
12039 SW 132 CT BAY 11, MIAMI, FL 33186
License #2335918
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Mixed Health Record
How is this score calculated? →PAO PAO FAST FOOD in MIAMI currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 79.1 out of 100 — a C grade — a noticeable pattern of violations across recent inspections. This restaurant has 3 inspections on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on February 27, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 30 total violations — 5 critical, 11 major, 14 minor.
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What stands out in this inspection history
The latest inspection on February 27, 2026 shows 14 observation rows: 4 critical, 4 major, and 6 minor.
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Inspection History
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- Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action
- [14-11-5] Equipment in poor repair. Observed cold water faucet at hand wash sink to the right of three compartment sink in disrepair.
- [31A-11-4] Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand wash sink at front counter with dirty water pitcher inside. Employee removed water pitcher.
- [22-45-4] Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed at three compartment sink employee fail to sanitize clean plates after rinsing.
- [08A-20-5] Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken stored above raw beef in reach in cooler across from steam table in kitchen area. Operator stored raw chicken below beef.
- [12B-07-4] Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed personal drink on preparation table at front counter in next to coffee maker. Employee removed drink from counter.
- [36-50-4] Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed hood system with grease accumulation above cook line at kitchen area.
- [14-31-5] Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed raw beef stored in non food grade bags in chest freezer to the left of dry storage shelf. Operator removed beef from bags.
- [02C-02-5] Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed at reach in cooler across from steam table cooked white rice and black beans, cooked red beans, and chicken soup, as per operator prepared and held longer than 24 hours.
- [40-06-5] Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee phone stored on shelf above preparation table across from steam table. Employee removed personal phone from shelf.
- [53B-14-5] Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed Monica as per operator hired more than 60 days without proof of employee training.
- [08B-38-4] Food stored on floor. Observed box of oil stored on floor across from reach in cooler to the the left of preparation table.
- [36-34-5] Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles soiled throughout kitchen area
- [12A-07-5] Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee clean dirty dishes with gloves on and then proceed to engage in food preparation without changing gloves and washing hands. Operator was trained on proper procedure.
- [31A-09-4] Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed to the right of three compartment sink hand wash sink blocked by reach in cooler unit. Operator moved reach in cooler unit.
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