PAO PAO FAST FOOD
12039 SW 132 CT BAY 11, Miami FL 33186 · 305-301-8359
Last inspected Feb 27, 2026 · 9 visits since July 2023
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▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
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Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Feb 27, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 14 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority4 Intermediate6 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 14 findingsThe state's own report →
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand wash sink at front counter with dirty water pitcher inside. Employee removed water pitcher.
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.
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.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles soiled throughout kitchen area
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.
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.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed cold water faucet at hand wash sink to the right of three compartment sink in disrepair.
Food stored on floor. Observed box of oil stored on floor across from reach in cooler to the the left of preparation table.
Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed hood system with grease accumulation above cook line at kitchen area.
Oct 7, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
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Equipment drain line draining into handwash sink. Observed at front counter hand sink, A/C line draining into hand wash sink.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed reach in cooler prep table stored in front of hand washing sink in kitchen area.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed at standing reach in cool in kitchen area containers of portioned chicken soup not date marked. As per operator from the day before, operator began to place date labels.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed throughout kitchen area.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed at lobby reach in ice cream freezer.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled with grease build up.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Operator stored properly.
Aug 5, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority4 Intermediate4 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed at white chest reach in freezer in kitchen area, raw chicken and beef stored over ready to eat precooked chicken wings and fries. Operator removed and began to store items correctly.
Equipment drain line draining into handwash sink. Observed at front counter hand sink, A/C line draining into hand wash sink.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed reach in cooler prep table stored in front of hand washing sink in kitchen area.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed at standing reach in cool in kitchen area containers of portioned chicken soup not date marked. As per operator from the day before, operator began to place date labels.
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 expired for only certified employee, Carolina Cabrera 5/25/2025 FRLA.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed throughout kitchen area.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed at lobby reach in ice cream freezer.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled with grease build up.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Operator stored properly.
Feb 6, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed reach in cooler prep table stored in front of hand washing sink in kitchen area. Operator moved during inspection.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed throughout kitchen area.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in white chest reach in cooler in dry storage area.
In-use tong/tongs stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed at front counter hotbox. Operator removed tongs during inspection.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed multiple wet wiping clothes throughout kitchen area not stored in sanitizing solution.
Jan 31, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 12 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate10 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Reach in cooler; sliced tomatoes (48F - Cold Holding); raw bacon (50F - Cold Holding); sliced ham (50F - Cold Holding); shredded cheese (46F - Cold Holding); shredded lettuce (47F - Cold Holding) in top reach in cooler preparation table. As per operator for 2 hours. Inspector advised operator to place ice bags in cooler.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed reach in cooler prep table stored in front of hand washing sink in kitchen area. Operator moved during inspection.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed in container of corn at top reach in cooler on preparation table.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed throughout kitchen area.
Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Observed multiple clean pots and pans on top of standing reach in cooler across from fryer not stored properly. Operator inverted the pots and pans.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee water bottle stored on preparation table across from fryer.
Food stored on floor. Observed water bottles stored on the floor next to back exit door. Operator stored bottles properly.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in white chest reach in cooler in dry storage area.
In-use tong/tongs stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed at front counter hotbox. Operator removed tongs during inspection.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw beef (frozen) being stored to thaw at ambient temperature. Operator moved raw beef to reach in cooler.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Operator stored properly.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed multiple wet wiping clothes throughout kitchen area not stored in sanitizing solution.
Aug 23, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
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Raw animal food stored in same container as ready-to-eat food. Observed raw bacon stored on the same container with Ham at reach in cooler. Operator separated the products.
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw pork stored over French fries at white chest reach in freezer. Operator moved the raw pork to another reach in freezer.
Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Observed two boxes of shell eggs stored on floor at ambient temperature 78°F at hallway. As per operator for three hours. Operator moved the shell eggs to the reach in cooler for rapid cooling.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Ham (50 F - Cold Holding) at reach in cooler precipitation area. As per operator for less than one hour. Operator moved the ham to the bottom part of the reach in cooler for rapid cooling.
Equipment drain line draining into handwash sink. Observed AC drain line draining into handwash sink front counter.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand wash sink blocked by reach in cooler preparation area. The cooler was moved.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed mushroom sauce not properly date marked at standing reach in cooler. As per operator was made two day ago. Operator date marked the product.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed an open can of soda at preparation table. Operator discarded the can of soda.
Food stored on floor. Observed a box of shell eggs stored on floor at the hallway. And observed oil container stored on floor behind fryers. Operator moved the shell eggs to reach in cooler.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit located at preparation area. Operator provided the thermometer.
Jan 30, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Dec 6, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 6 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw beef stored above potato fries located in the chest reach in freezer.
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.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed at the cookline.
Food stored on floor. Observed cases of canned sodas stored on the dry storage floor.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed for the squeeze bottles containing sauces, prep unit.
Jul 13, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw portioned chicken,beef stored with ice located in the chest freezer,frontline. Observed raw shell eggs,raw portioned beef stored above sauces located in the reach in cooler by the back door.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed empty squeeze bottles stored in the hand wash sink,kitchen.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed in the kitchen.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at the back door.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed for the chest freezer.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed for the bulk rice bin.
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.