PAULA'S CAFE
312 NE 8 STREET, Homestead FL 33030
Last inspected Mar 12, 2026 · 5 visits since December 2023
4 inspections within 20 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
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. Form provided to operator.
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $640
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1--2019019683 | Apr 1, 2019 | Oct 14, 2019 | $640 |
Inspection history
5 visits, newest first
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw shell eggs stored over unwashed lettuce.
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
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Hotel and Restaurant license decal not displayed on mobile food dispensing vehicle. Observed current decal not displayed.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded, 1 high priority.
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored above cheese and bread inside the reach in cooler.
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. Observed Paula Montenegro 3/8/2019 manager certificate expired.
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 The only Employee Carlos Montenegro has a Food Manager certificate by ServSafe on 3/8/2019. Already expired.
Hotel and Restaurant license decal not displayed on mobile food dispensing vehicle. Observed current decal not displayed.
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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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. Form provided to operator.
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. Form was provided to operator.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents soiled.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed two fan cover soiled located at shelves.
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.