PAULOLUIGI TO GO
2859 BIRD AVE, Miami FL 33133
Last inspected Feb 5, 2026 · 7 visits since January 2024
APR 24
SEP 24
MAR 25
SEP 25
FEB 26
▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Operator began to pay during inspection awaiting confirmation.
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Feb 5, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 14 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority3 Intermediate8 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 14 findingsThe state's own report →
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired dated 10/1/2025. Operator attempted to pat during inspection.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed at walk in cooler cartons of raw shelled eggs stored over container of shredded cheese.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed containers of fries (78F - Cold Holding) at prep counter stored waiting to be cooked when ordered, as per operator less than 4 hours.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed at hand sink next to pizza oven blocked by pizza shovels.
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand sink at cook line used to store utensils.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at cook line hand sink.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed condiment cups used in spices at prep table
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed throughout
Food stored on floor. Observed at walk in cooler boxes of cheese stored on floor.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets at reach in coolers throughout soiled.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed at pizza station reach in cooler.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed pack of pizza boxes stored on floor at pizza station.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed throughout kitchen and prep areas.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Sep 11, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate8 Basic
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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed at hand sink next to pizza oven blocked by pizza shovels.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed for hand sink at rear kitchen prep area.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed stored at cook line between prep table and fryer.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets at reach in coolers throughout soiled.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed at pizza station reach in cooler.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed pack of pizza boxes stored on floor at pizza station.
Stored food not covered. Observed at walk in cooler, trays of garlic knots and containers of diced tomatoes stored uncovered.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed at container of linked sausage thawing in standing water at three compartment prep sink. Operator turn on water to thaw correctly.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed throughout kitchen and prep areas.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Mar 13, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Operator began to pay during inspection awaiting confirmation.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed at reach in cooler across from cook line, raw shelled eggs, stored over cook pasta. Observed raw chicken, stored over mixed vegetables and mushrooms.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed at hand sink next to pizza oven blocked by pizza shovels.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at hand sink next to pizza oven.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed at cook line, prep table and containers of black pepper and parsley.
Food stored on floor. Observed at dry storage area, bag of sugar stored on floor.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed pizza boxes stored on the floor at pizza making station.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed throughout kitchen and prep areas.
Sep 20, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate8 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed in walk in cooler raw ground beef stored over open bag of carrots.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed in rear reach in cooler raw chicken stored over open box of precooked Philly steak and precooked meatballs.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed at cook line hand sink used to store utensils. Operator removed.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed cooler gaskets torn/ broken.
Food stored on floor. Observed at dry storage area, bag of rice, plastic containers of cooking oil stored on floor.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed in a bag of rice.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed at reach in cooler gaskets soiled throughout kitchen.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed throughout kitchen.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed to go pizza boxes stored on floor at pizza display station.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed throughout kitchen and prep areas.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed throughout kitchen.
Sep 20, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled wall dicer located near kitchen office.
No quaternary chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. None provided at time of inspection.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed or provided at the of inspection.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gaskets at walk in cooler door.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets at walk in cooler and reach in cooler units throughout kitchen.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues located throughout kitchen.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust located near large steam kettle at kitchen area.
Apr 18, 2024Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 11 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority3 Intermediate7 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sliced tomatoes (46F - Cold Holding) due to double containing of food containers at top portion of prep cooler, less than 4 hours. Advised to store food container directly into cooler unit to maintain temperatures at +or- 41F and below.
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 certified food manager certification for Paul Shalaj, expired on 3/02/2024 by Prometric Services.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled wall dicer located near kitchen office.
No quaternary chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. None provided at time of inspection.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed or provided at the of inspection.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gaskets at walk in cooler door.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets at walk in cooler and reach in cooler units throughout kitchen.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues located throughout kitchen.
Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Observed cardboard boxes reused to store loafs of bread, located under counter top, where stacked pizza boxes are kept. As per Manager, breaded is used to make bread crumbs.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed unfolded pizza boxes stored on kitchen floor. Employee removed. Observed stacked aluminum pans on top shelf above prep cooler not kept inverted, across from cookline.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust located near large steam kettle at kitchen area.
Jan 11, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Operator renewed license online during inspection, confirmed on Ipad refresh.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed walk-in cooler gaskets torn and in disrepair.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled,unit opposite cookline.
Reach-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed for the standing unit.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed for the togo food containers located on shelf opposite cookline.
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.