PAO PAO FAST FOOD
12039 SW 132 CT BAY 11 · MIAMI · Dade County · FL 33186
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
14 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 4
12A-07-5High Priority – 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.
22-45-4High Priority – 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.
14-31-5High Priority – 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. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5High Priority – 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. **Corrected On-Site**
Intermediate 4
31A-09-4Intermediate – 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. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand wash sink at front counter with dirty water pitcher inside. Employee removed water pitcher.
02C-02-5Intermediate – 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. **Repeat Violation**
53B-14-5Intermediate – 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.
Basic 6
36-34-5Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles soiled throughout kitchen area **Repeat Violation**
12B-07-4Basic – 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. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5Basic – 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. **Corrected On-Site**
14-11-5Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Observed cold water faucet at hand wash sink to the right of three compartment sink in disrepair.
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed box of oil stored on floor across from reach in cooler to the the left of preparation table.
36-50-4Basic – Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed hood system with grease accumulation above cook line at kitchen area.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 13, 2026 10:53 PM.
Violation category totals
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1 observation(s)
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1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.