PASAPOGA RESTAURANT LLC
15725 SW 72 ST # 184, Miami FL 33193 · 305-849-1833
Last inspected Mar 9, 2026 · 10 visits since January 2024
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed ground beef 57F Cooling. As per operator was cooked the previous day.
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Inspection history
10 visits, newest first
Mar 9, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 15 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority2 Intermediate9 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 15 findingsThe state's own report →
Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. Observed ground beef 57F Cooling. As per operator was cooked the previous day.
Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. Observed spray hose at three compartment sink lower than flood rim of sink.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed ground beef 57F Cooling. As per operator was cooked the previous day.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed ham (45F - Cold Holding) located at reach in cooler across sauté station.
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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at hand wash sink located in coffee area. Operator provided.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at hand washing sink located in coffee area. Operator provided.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed top interior of ice machine with accumulation of mold like substance located in front lobby next to coffee station area.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed walk in cooler and walk in freezer door handles with accumulation of food debris.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed white cutting board with cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed dry storage shelves with rust in the kitchen area at front of exit door. Observed gasket torn at reach in cooler located next to coffee area.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled, walk-in cooler shelves with an accumulation of food debris. Also observed reach in cooler gasket soiled located across sauté station.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.Observed interior of reach-in cooler with an accumulation of food residue located across from sauté station.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed shelves with rust inside walk in cooler.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall at three compartment sink soiled with accumulation of dust and grease. Also observed wall across three compartment sink with accumulation of dust.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloths throughout kitchen not stored in sanitizer solution.
Nov 25, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Nov 17, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed the dishwasher machine uses chlorine as sanitizer and is currently at Dishwasher (Chlorine 0.00ppm). The manager set up the triple sink to sanitize.
Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food.Observed a cook rinse his gloves with water and dry them on his apron and continued working.
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed a shopping bag with sliced tomatoes in the walk in cooler.
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw shell eggs over onions in the walk in cooler. The manager moved the eggs to a lower shelf.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a spoon in the hand washing sink by the kitchen entrance. The sever removed it.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed by the kitchen entrance. The manager brought soap.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed in a container of salt. The manager discarded the bowl.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. The manager inverted the scoop.
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Aug 18, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
2 High priority4 Intermediate14 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed raw pork skins inside thank you bags at walk-in freezer and raw chicken in thank you bags at walk-in cooler. Coached manager on correct procedure.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed no vacuum breaker at threaded faucet behind cook line. Coached manager on correct procedure.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener at preparation area soiled with accumulated food debris. Staff washed can opener. Also observed cutting board near dish machine, cutting board next to fryers, cutting board across from three compartment sink, and cutting board at preparation area near exit door soiled. Observed slicer at preparation area near back exit door and interior of ovens at cook,one soiled with accumulated food debris.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at bathroom inside of kitchen.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at hand washing sink at front counter.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed mold like substance on top interior of ice machine.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed at front counter area.
Clean utensils stored between equipment and wall. Observed knives stored between preparation table and wall near dish machine area. Knives were removed.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Also observed cutting board near dish machine, cutting board next to fryers, cutting board across from three compartment sink, and cutting board and preparation area near exit door, and cutting board at front counter grooved.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed walk-in freezer gaskets, small reach-in cooler and upright reach-in cooler next to fryers with gaskets in disrepair, and protective plastic entrance to walk-in freezer in disrepair.
Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Observed flan, natilla, arroz con leche, flan de queso and leche, and marquesa missing product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Coached manager on correct procedure.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed: Lids of plastic food storage containers soiled at dish machine area. Walk-in freezer door soiled. Walk-in cooler gaskets soiled. Spray guns soiled at both dishmachine and three compartment sink areas. Microwave exterior soiled across from cook line. Observed exterior of oven at cook line soiled. Observed reach-in cooler gaskets soiled next to fryers.
Open dumpster lid.
Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed hot water handle not working at bathroom at kitchen area.
Stored food not covered. Observed cooked black beans, salsa de marisco, salsa de boliche, peeled potatoes, hamburger meat, ground beef, and pork chunks not covered at walk-in cooler and raw beef steaks, cheese, and pooled eggs not covered at upright reach-in cooler across from fryers. Coached manager on correct procedure.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed walk-in cooler and freezer shelves rusted. Also, observed storage shelf across from back exit door with rusted shelves.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed at mop sink.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed evaporated milk removed from container and not labeled with common name at front counter reach-in cooler near three compartment sink. Coached manager on correct procedure.
May 19, 2025Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 35 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority8 Intermediate23 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed raw pork skins inside thank you bags at walk-in freezer and raw chicken in thank you bags at walk-in cooler. Coached manager on correct procedure.
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw shell eggs over plantains at walk-in cooler and pooled eggs over fries and tostones at reach-in cooler at cook line. Coached manager on correct procedure.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw beef over cheese tequenos and raw shrimp over croissants at walk-in freezer.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed no vacuum breaker at threaded faucet behind cook line. Coached manager on correct procedure.
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed evaporated milk removed from container not date marked at front counter reach-in cooler near three compartment sink.
Employee has not received adequate training related to their assigned duties as evidenced by the inability to answer basic food safety questions. Observed staff not knowing minimum cooking temperature of pork and chlorine concentration of at dish machine area. Coached staff on correct procedure.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener at preparation area soiled with accumulated food debris. Staff washed can opener. Also observed cutting board near dish machine, cutting board next to fryers, cutting board across from three compartment sink, and cutting board at preparation area near exit door soiled. Observed slicer at preparation area near back exit door and interior of ovens at cook,one soiled with accumulated food debris.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at bathroom inside of kitchen.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at hand washing sink at front counter.
Person in charge unable to answer basic Food Code questions pertaining to safe operation of establishment. Observed manager not knowing how to calibrate thermometer using the cold method. Coached manager on correct procedure.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed black beans, bolognese, cooked potatoes, and cooked ground beef with no date mark. As per manager, cooked less than two days. Coached. Sanger on correct procedure.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed mold like substance on top interior of ice machine.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed two plastic bowls with no handle inside container of msg. Bowls were removed.
Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Observed soiled cardboard used as liner at shelves at dish machine area. Coached manager on correct procedure.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed at front counter area.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed air vents soiled at dish machine area.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed bows not inverted at shelf next to dish machine. Coached manager on correct procedure. Staff began to properly stored bowls.
Clean utensils stored between equipment and wall. Observed knives stored between preparation table and wall near dish machine area. Knives were removed.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Also observed cutting board near dish machine, cutting board next to fryers, cutting board across from three compartment sink, and cutting board and preparation area near exit door, and cutting board at front counter grooved.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed walk-in freezer gaskets, small reach-in cooler and upright reach-in cooler next to fryers with gaskets in disrepair, and protective plastic entrance to walk-in freezer in disrepair.
Food stored on floor. Observed box of frying oil stored on floor under cutting board across from three compartment sink. Box was removed. Also observed milk and a box of smoke pork shank stored on floor at walk-in cooler and plastic water bottles stored under three compartment sink at front counter window area. Coached manager on correct procedure.
Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Observed flan, natilla, arroz con leche, flan de queso and leche, and marquesa missing product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Coached manager on correct procedure.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
No copy of latest inspection report available.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed: Lids of plastic food storage containers soiled at dish machine area. Walk-in freezer door soiled. Walk-in cooler gaskets soiled. Spray guns soiled at both dishmachine and three compartment sink areas. Microwave exterior soiled across from cook line. Observed exterior of oven at cook line soiled. Observed reach-in cooler gaskets soiled next to fryers.
Open dumpster lid.
Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed hot water handle not working at bathroom at kitchen area.
Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Observed hand washing sink by ware washing are slow draining.
Stored food not covered. Observed cooked black beans, salsa de marisco, salsa de boliche, peeled potatoes, hamburger meat, ground beef, and pork chunks not covered at walk-in cooler and raw beef steaks, cheese, and pooled eggs not covered at upright reach-in cooler across from fryers. Coached manager on correct procedure.
Time/temperature control for safety food packaged using a reduced oxygen method without a HACCP plan not removed from its package within 48 hours after packaging. Observed raw beef in in redeemed oxygen packaging at walk-in cooler and various reach-in cooler across kitchen area. As per manager, ROP raw beef lasts longer than 48 hours in packaging, but less than 30 days. Coached manager on correct procedure.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed walk-in cooler and freezer shelves rusted. Also, observed storage shelf across from back exit door with rusted shelves.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed at mop sink.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloths not stored in sanitizer solution at front counter. Coached manager on correct procedure.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed evaporated milk removed from container and not labeled with common name at front counter reach-in cooler near three compartment sink. Coached manager on correct procedure.
Mar 3, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Packaged food not labeled as specified by law. Observed sugar container unlabeled at front counter.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at white cutting board near walk in cooler.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed at reach in freezer at front counter.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at front counter.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled at front counter.
Feb 27, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 13 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority4 Intermediate7 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken stored over raw fish in walk in cooler. Coached operator on proper separation procedures.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Cheese (56F - Cold Holding). As per operator, they placed in the reach in cooler at 6am. Instructed operator to place in walk in cooler for rapid chill.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed spoon in handwash sink at front counter.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Packaged food not labeled as specified by law. Observed sugar container unlabeled at front counter.
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 employee training of Carlos, Vanessa, Dana expired 02/26/25.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed at front counter waitress station.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at white cutting board near walk in cooler.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed at reach in freezer at front counter.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed at front counter ice machine.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at front counter.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled at front counter.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth stored on preparation tables throughout entire establishment.
Oct 14, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 21 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority8 Intermediate10 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Lamb (50F - Cold Holding). As per operator it had been prepared two days before. Stop Sale was issued.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Lamb (50F - Cold Holding). As per operator it had been prepared two days before. Stop Sale was issued.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed sanitizer bucket stored on preparation table at front counter dining area. Also observed sanitizer stored on floor under three compartment sink in kitchen
Certified food manager unable to answer basic Food Code questions pertaining to safe operation of establishment. Observed CFM unable to answer question on calibration procedure.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled with an accumulation of old food debris in kitchen. Also observed soda dispenser soiled with old food debris.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed handwash sink blocked by trash can in employee bathroom in kitchen. As per employee, the bathroom is not being used because handwash sink is broken.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hose stored in handwash sink in employee bathroom in kitchen.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at handwash sink at employee bathroom.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at hand wash sink in employee bathroom.
Probe thermometer not accurate within plus or minus 2 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed probe thermometer broken.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed ice bin interior with accumulation of mold like substance at front counter dining area.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed white and green cutting board with cut marks and no longer cleanable in kitchen.
Employee drinking in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed employee water bottle stored on three compartment sink at front counter.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee water bottles stored on preparation table at front counter.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gasket torn near stove.
Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Observed bug zapper stored above preparation table in kitchen near stove.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand wash sign at hand washing sink at front counter.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters in kitchen soiled with grease.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed WIF shelves rusted.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
Apr 29, 2024Inspection 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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Container of medicine improperly stored. Bottle of cold and flue medicine stored on food contact surface near hand wash sink and bar glasses. Employee removed medicine from food contact surface.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board heavily soiled.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Multiple Cutting boards have cut marks and are no longer cleanable. Manager states cutting boards have been ordered.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees in women's restroom. Provided operator with printed sign, he then hung sign in restroom.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Cloths stored on make table cutting board. Employee removed cloths from food contact surface.
Jan 24, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority1 Intermediate2 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 cracked a raw egg, then transferred cooked sweet plantains to steam table and failed to wash hands prior. Coached employee on proper hand washing.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken over smoked pork chops, in the reach in cooler in from of the fryers at cook line.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken over raw steak, in the reach in cooler in from of the fryers at cook line.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed pooled eggs (78F - Cold Holding), as per cook for less than 2 hour, employee added ice to the rim if the holding container to rapidly cool it down, observed prosciutto (71 F - Cold Holding), as per owner outside for less than 3 hours, employee placed it in the reach in cooler to rapidly cool.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed slicer blade soiled, can opener blade soiled.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed oven interior soiled located at cook line.
Stored food not covered. Observed sliced ham, sliced cheese breaded chicken not covered, in the reach in cooler in from of the fryers at cook line.
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