PAELLAS DON FRANCISCO
15901 SW 42 TERR, Miami FL 33185
Last inspected Feb 18, 2026 · 3 visits since February 2024
FEB 24
OCT 24
FEB 26
— STEADY
3 inspections within 30 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Maduros (94F - Hot Holding); Tostones (102F - Hot Holding) at cook line. As per operator, less than 4 hours. Provided Time as a Public Health Control form to add products. Form was filled during inspection.
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Inspection history
3 visits, newest first
Feb 18, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findingsThe state's own report →
Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed no hand washing after changing task, no gloves changed either. Coached operator on proper glove use and hand washing.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed pork loins inside hand wash sink. Operator removed food from inside hand sink.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed cooking and serving food, no hair restraints used.
Food stored on floor. Observed water bottles stored on the floor. Operator stored water six inches above floor.
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Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed frozen pork thawed at ambient temperature. Operator placed frozen pork inside reach in cooler for proper thawing.
Oct 30, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Observed employee crack raw shell egg and not wash hands and change gloves. Coached operator on correct procedure.
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed raw pork inside thank you bags inside reach-in freezer.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Maduros (94F - Hot Holding); Tostones (102F - Hot Holding) at cook line. As per operator, less than 4 hours. Provided Time as a Public Health Control form to add products. Form was filled during inspection.
Certified food manager unable to answer basic Food Code questions pertaining to safe operation of establishment. Observed CFM not knowing how to calibrate a thermometer using the cold method. Coached operator on correct process.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employees doing food preparation while wearing watches.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employees with no hair restraints while doing food preparation.
Food stored on floor. Observed cooler with ice on floor of MFDV. Coached operator on correct procedure.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup at reach-freezer near back door.
Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Observed plastic bottles used to store lime juice inside reach-in freezer near back door.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
Feb 16, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine test strips available.
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.