DONA PAULINA I
8263 SW 40 ST, Miami FL 33155
Last inspected May 21, 2026 · 11 visits since July 2023
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▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
11 visits, newest first
May 21, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed coiled vents in the kitchen.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed door gasket of walk in cooler and reach in coolers in the kitchen.
Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Observed light shield missing in kitchen area.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled door gasket of walk in cooler out back and in the kitchen and hood filters in the kitchen
May 18, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 21 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority3 Intermediate14 Basic
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Food preparation floor mixer and meat band saw has soil/old food residue. Stored in an unprotected area.
Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed plates and glasses in dish machine during test cycle not sanitized properly with chlorine concentration at 0 ppm.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in kitchen units: raw chicken (49F - Cold Holding); raw beef (63F - Cold Holding); raw sausages (52F - Cold Holding); blood sausage (57F - Cold Holding); unit near DM: raw beef (44F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (46F - Cold Holding); cooked rice (54F - Cold Holding); drawers: cut tomatoes (50F - Cold Holding); cut lettuce (52F - Cold Holding); cooked broccoli (53F - Cold Holding)
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed missing vacuum breaker for hose bib.
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ observed manager certification expired on 04/05/2026 for Melia Ambrosio.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled food processor and meat slicer.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed handwashing sink at bar area being used to discard drinks and placed dirty glassware.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed coiled vents in the kitchen.
Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. Observed food equipment being stored in dirty drawers and shelves in the kitchen.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed deep grooves on white cutting board in kitchen.
Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. Observed DM chlorine concentration 0 ppm. 2nd test 0 ppm.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet nesting metal food pans on shelf across of dishwasher machine.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed door gasket of walk in cooler and reach in coolers in the kitchen.
Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Observed light shield missing in kitchen area.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed no ambient thermometer inside the reach in coolers in the kitchen.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled door gasket of walk in cooler out back and in the kitchen and hood filters in the kitchen
Observe floor mixer and meat band saw stored in an unprotected area of the restaurant outside screened room in the back of the restaurant.
Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Observed being used on shelves in the kitchen.
Utensils in poor condition. Observed poor condition the handle of white spatula being used on the stove.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed soiled walls behind the stove.
Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Observed soiled with oil the kitchen floor.
Jan 6, 2026Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 3 violations recorded.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed sugar container ice buildup inside of the two doors reach in freezer
Unpackaged food in an unprotected holding unit in a customer/nonsecure area. Observed cases two reach in freezers stored outside in an unprotected area back of the kitchen area with not walls, plans approved shows that reach in freezer must be relocated inside.
Nov 4, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded.
0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade soiled.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed sugar container ice buildup inside of the two doors reach in freezer
Unpackaged food in an unprotected holding unit in a customer/nonsecure area. Observed cases two reach in freezers stored outside in an unprotected area back of the kitchen area with not walls, plans approved shows that reach in freezer must be relocated inside.
Apr 21, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade soiled.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed broken tiles by the pizza area.
Feb 17, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded.
0 High priority3 Intermediate6 Basic
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Expired chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed chlorine test kit expired on 06/23
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade soiled.
Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed Rima Ighmouracene, Ismaris Balmsseda expired on 01/01/25
Ceiling tile missing.observed missing ceiling tiles in the kitchen area.
Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. Observed clean pans stored in a a dirty shelf located in the kitchen area.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee preparing food with no hair restraint. Employee put a hair restraint
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed broken tiles by the pizza area.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed under charbroiled grill soiled
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed opened coke can, bottle of water stored inside of the kitchen reach in cooler. Operator discarded drinks.
Dec 11, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed front counter Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 200+ppm).
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed sanitizer bucket stored inside the handwashing sink next to pizza oven. Operator removed.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets in the kitchen torn.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Operator cleaned during the inspection.
Feb 22, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade soiled with old food debris at cook line.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee phone on preparation table at kitchen.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Employee removed tongs from oven handle.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled.
Observed reach in freezer containing no food stored outside near back exit door.
Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed back exit door not self closing.
Oct 6, 2023Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 4 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Observed establishment remodeled dining area and turned half into a food preparation area. Observed a counter with hand sink, ice bin, coffee machine, pastry warmers and reach in cooler also observed establishment added new pizza oven with a hood and a pastry station with stand alone mixer and mini oven. All exposed in dining area not protected from contamination.
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed establishment remodeled dining area and turned half into a food preparation area. Observed a counter with hand sink, ice bin, coffee machine, pastry warmers and reach in freezers, also observed establishment added new pizza oven with a hood and a pastry station with stand alone mixer and mini oven. All exposed in dining area not protected from contamination. Observed establishment converted back storage area into preparation area containing ice machine, reach in freezer, 2 preparation tables, dry storage rack and slicer.
Food stored outside. Observed reach in freezer containing ravioli, bread, chicken nuggets and broccoli outside near exit door.
Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed at back door at storage area.
Aug 7, 2023Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
1 High priority1 Intermediate12 Basic
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Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Observed establishment remodeled dining area and turned half into a food preparation area. Observed a counter with hand sink, ice bin, coffee machine, pastry warmers and reach in cooler also observed establishment added new pizza oven with a hood and a pastry station with stand alone mixer and mini oven. All exposed in dining area not protected from contamination.
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed establishment remodeled dining area and turned half into a food preparation area. Observed a counter with hand sink, ice bin, coffee machine, pastry warmers and reach in freezers, also observed establishment added new pizza oven with a hood and a pastry station with stand alone mixer and mini oven. All exposed in dining area not protected from contamination. Observed establishment converted back storage area into preparation area containing ice machine, reach in freezer, 2 preparation tables, dry storage rack and slicer.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed top of dish washing machine soiled.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic cup stored in rice and bread crumbs at back preparation area.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed throughout establishment.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed water marks on ceiling tiles at cookline. Observed black like substance above ware washing area.
Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Observed at kitchen area at cookline.
Food stored on floor. Observed raw beef stored on floor at walk in cooler.
Food stored outside. Observed reach in freezer containing ravioli, bread, chicken nuggets and broccoli outside near exit door.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed hole in wall behind ice machine in front of Walk in Cooler. Observed hole in wall near slicer at back preparation area, and at the bottom of wall. Observed at pizza preparation area.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed black like substance at fan in walk in cooler.
Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed at back door at storage area.
Screen in door torn/in poor repair. Observed at bottom screen door at back preparation area.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed bowls not inverted at kitchen preparation area.
Jul 26, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 22 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority5 Intermediate15 Basic
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Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Observed establishment remodeled dining area and turned half into a food preparation area. Observed a counter with hand sink, ice bin, coffee machine, pastry warmers and reach in cooler also observed establishment added new pizza oven with a hood and a pastry station with stand alone mixer and mini oven. All exposed in dining area not protected from contamination.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked corn (48F - Cold Holding) at top portion of reach in cooler at cook line. As per employee, for less than 30 minutes. Employee placed item inside reach in cooler. Observed bleu cheese (47F - Cold Holding) at top portion of reach in cooler at pizza preparation area. As per manager, since 2 days prior.
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.
Handwash sink missing in warewashing or food preparation area. Observed establishment converted back storage area into preparation area containing ice machine, reach in freezer, 2 preparation tables, dry storage rack and slicer.
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed establishment remodeled dining area and turned half into a food preparation area. Observed a counter with hand sink, ice bin, coffee machine, pastry warmers and reach in freezers, also observed establishment added new pizza oven with a hood and a pastry station with stand alone mixer and mini oven. All exposed in dining area not protected from contamination. Observed establishment converted back storage area into preparation area containing ice machine, reach in freezer, 2 preparation tables, dry storage rack and slicer.
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses.
Observed multiple plates chipped at pizza preparation area.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed top of dish washing machine soiled.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic cup stored in rice and bread crumbs at back preparation area.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed throughout establishment.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed water marks on ceiling tiles at cookline. Observed black like substance above ware washing area.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee cell phone stored on dry storage shelves.
Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Observed at kitchen area at cookline.
Food stored on floor. Observed raw beef stored on floor at walk in cooler.
Food stored outside. Observed reach in freezer containing ravioli, bread, chicken nuggets and broccoli outside near exit door.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed hole in wall behind ice machine in front of Walk in Cooler. Observed hole in wall near slicer at back preparation area, and at the bottom of wall. Observed at pizza preparation area.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed a utensils in standing water at 81°F at kitchen on stove.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed black like substance at fan in walk in cooler.
Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed at back door at storage area.
Screen in door torn/in poor repair. Observed at bottom screen door at back preparation area.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed bowls not inverted at kitchen preparation area.
Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in walk-in cooler. Observed at walk in cooler.
This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.