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PAO PAO FAST FOOD

12039 SW 132 CT BAY 11 · MIAMI · Dade County · FL 33186

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateJanuary 31, 2025
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3496603
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8870178
DBPR license2335918

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority1 Intermediate10 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical12 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 1

#11High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Reach in cooler; sliced tomatoes (48F – Cold Holding); raw bacon (50F – Cold Holding); sliced ham (50F – Cold Holding); shredded cheese (46F – Cold Holding); shredded lettuce (47F – Cold Holding) in top reach in cooler preparation table. As per operator for 2 hours. Inspector advised operator to place ice bags in cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning

Intermediate 1

#12Intermediate31A-09-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed reach in cooler prep table stored in front of hand washing sink in kitchen area. Operator moved during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat ViolationWarning

Basic 10

#1Basic14-01-5

Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed in container of corn at top reach in cooler on preparation table. **Warning**

Warning
#2Basic36-32-5

Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed throughout kitchen area. **Warning**

Warning
#3Basic24-07-4

Basic – Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Observed multiple clean pots and pans on top of standing reach in cooler across from fryer not stored properly. Operator inverted the pots and pans. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#4Basic12B-07-4

Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee water bottle stored on preparation table across from fryer. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#5Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed water bottles stored on the floor next to back exit door. Operator stored bottles properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat ViolationWarning
#6Basic14-69-4

Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in white chest reach in cooler in dry storage area. **Warning**

Warning
#7Basic10-17-4

Basic – In-use tong/tongs stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed at front counter hotbox. Operator removed tongs during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#8Basic06-01-5

Basic – Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw beef (frozen) being stored to thaw at ambient temperature. Operator moved raw beef to reach in cooler. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#9Basic42-01-4

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

Warning
#10Basic21-12-4

Basic – Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed multiple wet wiping clothes throughout kitchen area not stored in sanitizing solution. **Warning**

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 16, 2026 12:38 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 6 · Proper thawing of TCS food
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
2 observation(s)
Category 21 · Wiping cloths, linens and laundry facilities
1 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)
Category 42 · Cleaning and maintenance equipment
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.