Inspection Report

Emergency Closure InspectionDBPR disposition: Emergency order recommended
Florida DBPR Inspection Report
Closed

GREEN PAPAYA VIETNAMESE CUISINE

16893 NW 67 AVE · MIAMI LAKES · Dade County · FL 33015

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateNovember 1, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionEmergency order recommended
Resultfacility_temporarily_closed
Inspection number3437082
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8726108
DBPR license2330971

Emergency Closure Summary

ClosedNovember 1, 2024 2:05 PM
StatusReopened after callback/compliance
ReopenedNovember 2, 2024 10:15 AM
Record basisDBPR weekly closure extract
Closure conditionRodent activity

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
4 High Priority2 Intermediate13 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical19 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

19 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 4

#14High Priority03D-02-5

High Priority – Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed white rice (55/49F – Cooling); chicken broth (58/55F – Cooling) was cooked from the day before as per operator. **Warning**

Warning
#15High Priority35A-04-4

High Priority – Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed 5 rodent droppings underneath of the preparation table. **Warning**

Warning
#16High Priority01B-02-5

High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed white rice (55/49F – Cooling); chicken broth (58/55F – Cooling) was cooked from the day before as per operator **Warning**

WarningStop Sale
#17High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed white rice (66F – Cold Holding) on top of preparation table,for less than 4 hours as per operator. Operator placed inside reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

Corrective Action TakenWarning

Intermediate 2

#18Intermediate53A-03-7

Intermediate – 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/ Cuong Nguyen expired on 10/18/24. **Warning**

Warning
#19Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. **Warning**

Warning

Basic 13

#1Basic22-20-5

Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Warning**

Warning
#2Basic36-37-5

Basic – Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#3Basic36-34-5

Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. **Warning**

Warning
#4Basic40-06-5

Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed cellular phone above open prep reach in cooler. **Warning**

Warning
#5Basic36-73-4

Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. **Warning**

Warning
#6Basic36-17-5

Basic – Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. **Warning**

Warning
#7Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed box of noodles on the floor. **Warning**

Warning
#8Basic36-24-5

Basic – Hole in or other damage to wall. **Warning**

Warning
#9Basic14-69-4

Basic – Ice buildup iwalk-in freezer. **Warning**

Warning
#10Basic22-16-4

Basic – Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. **Warning**

Warning
#11Basic14-33-4

Basic – Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Warning**

Warning
#12Basic36-27-5

Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#13Basic42-01-4

Basic – Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Warning**

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 2:57 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
1 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
2 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
2 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
3 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
6 observation(s)
Category 40 · Employee personal belongings
1 observation(s)
Category 42 · Cleaning and maintenance equipment
1 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
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.