Dona Paulina I
Last inspected: Jan 6, 2026
86
Score
Inspectors have visited Dona Paulina I 11 times, with records going back to 2022. The most recent report on file is from Jan 6, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.
Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around three violations across recent inspections versus roughly six violations before.
“Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine” comes up most often, recorded four times in the inspection record.
That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Miami restaurant scores 74. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
11
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 6, 2026
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-06: Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Time Extended**
14-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed sugar container ice buildup inside of the two doors reach in freezer - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-06: Observed ice buildup inside of the two doors reach in freezer. **Time Extended**
14-69-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unpackaged food in an unprotected holding unit in a customer/nonsecure area. Observed cases two reach in freezers stored outside in an unprotected area back of the kitchen area with not walls, plans approved shows that reach in freezer must be relocated inside. - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-06: Observed reach in freezer stored outside in an unprotected area back of the kitchen area with no walls, plans approved shows that reach in freezer must be relocated inside. Observed inside freezer are raw beef, sausage, raw chicken, raw lamb, vegetables. **Admin Complaint**
08B-63-4
86
Nov 4, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade soiled.
22-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
16-21-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
14-09-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed sugar container ice buildup inside of the two doors reach in freezer
14-69-4
Basic - Unpackaged food in an unprotected holding unit in a customer/nonsecure area. Observed cases two reach in freezers stored outside in an unprotected area back of the kitchen area with not walls, plans approved shows that reach in freezer must be relocated inside.
08B-63-4
74
Apr 21, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade soiled. - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-21: Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade soiled. **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed broken tiles by the pizza area. - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-21: Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed broken tiles by the pizza area. **Time Extended**
36-17-5
86
Feb 17, 2025
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
55
Dec 11, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed front counter Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 200+ppm).
41-15-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed sanitizer bucket stored inside the handwashing sink next to pizza oven. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets in the kitchen torn.
14-11-5
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Operator cleaned during the inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
22-08-4
70
Feb 22, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade soiled with old food debris at cook line.
22-02-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee phone on preparation table at kitchen.
40-06-5
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Employee removed tongs from oven handle. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Observed reach in freezer containing no food stored outside near back exit door.
24-24-4
Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed back exit door not self closing.
35B-03-4
70
Oct 6, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Observed establishment remodeled dining area and turned half into a food preparation area. Observed a counter with hand sink, ice bin, coffee machine, pastry warmers and reach in cooler also observed establishment added new pizza oven with a hood and a pastry station with stand alone mixer and mini oven. All exposed in dining area not protected from contamination. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-07: Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Observed establishment remodeled dining area and turned half into a food preparation area. Observed a counter with hand sink, ice bin, coffee machine, pastry warmers and reach in cooler also observed establishment added new pizza oven with a hood and a pastry station with stand alone mixer and mini oven. All exposed in dining area not protected from contamination. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-06: Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Observed establishment remodeled dining area and turned half into a food preparation area. Observed a counter with hand sink, ice bin, coffee machine, pastry warmers and reach in cooler also observed establishment added new pizza oven with a hood and a pastry station with stand alone mixer and mini oven. All exposed in dining area not protected from contamination. **Time Extended**
08B-02-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed establishment remodeled dining area and turned half into a food preparation area. Observed a counter with hand sink, ice bin, coffee machine, pastry warmers and reach in freezers, also observed establishment added new pizza oven with a hood and a pastry station with stand alone mixer and mini oven. All exposed in dining area not protected from contamination. Observed establishment converted back storage area into preparation area containing ice machine, reach in freezer, 2 preparation tables, dry storage rack and slicer. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-07: Observed a counter with hand sink, ice bin, coffee machine, pastry warmers and reach in freezers, also observed establishment added new pizza oven with a hood and a pastry station with stand alone mixer and mini oven. All exposed in dining area not protected from contamination. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-06: Observed a counter with hand sink, ice bin, coffee machine, pastry warmers and reach in freezers, also observed establishment added new pizza oven with a hood and a pastry station with stand alone mixer and mini oven. All exposed in dining area not protected from contamination. **Time Extended**
51-16-7
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored outside. Observed reach in freezer containing ravioli, bread, chicken nuggets and broccoli outside near exit door. - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-07: Observed reach in freezer containing ravioli, bread, chicken nuggets and broccoli outside near exit door. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-06: Food stored outside. Observed reach in freezer containing ravioli, bread, chicken nuggets and broccoli outside near exit door. **Time Extended**
08B-42-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed at back door at storage area. - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-07: Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed at back door at storage area. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-06: Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. **Time Extended**
35B-03-4
70
Aug 7, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 12 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Observed establishment remodeled dining area and turned half into a food preparation area. Observed a counter with hand sink, ice bin, coffee machine, pastry warmers and reach in cooler also observed establishment added new pizza oven with a hood and a pastry station with stand alone mixer and mini oven. All exposed in dining area not protected from contamination. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-07: Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Observed establishment remodeled dining area and turned half into a food preparation area. Observed a counter with hand sink, ice bin, coffee machine, pastry warmers and reach in cooler also observed establishment added new pizza oven with a hood and a pastry station with stand alone mixer and mini oven. All exposed in dining area not protected from contamination. **Time Extended**
08B-02-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed establishment remodeled dining area and turned half into a food preparation area. Observed a counter with hand sink, ice bin, coffee machine, pastry warmers and reach in freezers, also observed establishment added new pizza oven with a hood and a pastry station with stand alone mixer and mini oven. All exposed in dining area not protected from contamination. Observed establishment converted back storage area into preparation area containing ice machine, reach in freezer, 2 preparation tables, dry storage rack and slicer. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-07: Observed a counter with hand sink, ice bin, coffee machine, pastry warmers and reach in freezers, also observed establishment added new pizza oven with a hood and a pastry station with stand alone mixer and mini oven. All exposed in dining area not protected from contamination. **Time Extended**
51-16-7
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed top of dish washing machine soiled. - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-07: Observed top of dish washing machine soiled. **Time Extended**
16-21-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic cup stored in rice and bread crumbs at back preparation area. - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-07: Observed plastic cup stored in rice and bread crumbs at back preparation area. **Time Extended**
14-01-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed throughout establishment. - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-07: Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed throughout establishment. **Time Extended**
36-37-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed water marks on ceiling tiles at cookline. Observed black like substance above ware washing area. - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-07: Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed water marks on ceiling tiles at cookline. Observed black like substance above ware washing area. **Time Extended**
36-32-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Observed at kitchen area at cookline. - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-07: Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Observed at kitchen area at cookline. **Time Extended**
36-11-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed raw beef stored on floor at walk in cooler. - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-07: Observed raw beef stored on floor at walk in cooler. **Time Extended**
08B-38-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored outside. Observed reach in freezer containing ravioli, bread, chicken nuggets and broccoli outside near exit door. - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-07: Observed reach in freezer containing ravioli, bread, chicken nuggets and broccoli outside near exit door. **Time Extended**
08B-42-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed hole in wall behind ice machine in front of Walk in Cooler. Observed hole in wall near slicer at back preparation area, and at the bottom of wall. Observed at pizza preparation area. - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-07: Observed hole in wall behind ice machine in front of Walk in Cooler. Observed hole in wall near slicer at back preparation area, and at the bottom of wall. Observed at pizza preparation area. **Time Extended**
36-24-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed black like substance at fan in walk in cooler. - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-07: Observed black like substance at fan in walk in cooler. **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed at back door at storage area. - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-07: Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed at back door at storage area. **Time Extended**
35B-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Screen in door torn/in poor repair. Observed at bottom screen door at back preparation area. - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-07: Screen in door torn/in poor repair. Observed at bottom screen door at back preparation area. **Time Extended**
36-60-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed bowls not inverted at kitchen preparation area. - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-07: Observed bowls not inverted at kitchen preparation area. **Time Extended**
25-06-4
43
Jul 26, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 5 major violations. 15 minor violations.
View 22 violations
High Priority - Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Observed establishment remodeled dining area and turned half into a food preparation area. Observed a counter with hand sink, ice bin, coffee machine, pastry warmers and reach in cooler also observed establishment added new pizza oven with a hood and a pastry station with stand alone mixer and mini oven. All exposed in dining area not protected from contamination. **Repeat Violation**
08B-02-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked corn (48F - Cold Holding) at top portion of reach in cooler at cook line. As per employee, for less than 30 minutes. Employee placed item inside reach in cooler. Observed bleu cheese (47F - Cold Holding) at top portion of reach in cooler at pizza preparation area. As per manager, since 2 days prior. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - 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.
11-27-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink missing in warewashing or food preparation area. Observed establishment converted back storage area into preparation area containing ice machine, reach in freezer, 2 preparation tables, dry storage rack and slicer. **Repeat Violation**
31A-07-4
Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed establishment remodeled dining area and turned half into a food preparation area. Observed a counter with hand sink, ice bin, coffee machine, pastry warmers and reach in freezers, also observed establishment added new pizza oven with a hood and a pastry station with stand alone mixer and mini oven. All exposed in dining area not protected from contamination. Observed establishment converted back storage area into preparation area containing ice machine, reach in freezer, 2 preparation tables, dry storage rack and slicer. **Repeat Violation**
51-16-7
Intermediate - 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.
11-26-1
Intermediate - Observed multiple plates chipped at pizza preparation area.
14-16-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed black like substance at fan in walk in cooler.
23-03-4
Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed at back door at storage area.
35B-03-4
Basic - Screen in door torn/in poor repair. Observed at bottom screen door at back preparation area.
36-60-5
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed bowls not inverted at kitchen preparation area.
25-06-4
Basic - Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in walk-in cooler. Observed at walk in cooler.
38-04-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed water marks on ceiling tiles at cookline. Observed black like substance above ware washing area.
36-32-5
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed top of dish washing machine soiled.
16-21-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic cup stored in rice and bread crumbs at back preparation area.
14-01-5
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed throughout establishment.
36-37-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee cell phone stored on dry storage shelves.
40-06-5
Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Observed at kitchen area at cookline.
36-11-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed raw beef stored on floor at walk in cooler.
08B-38-4
Basic - Food stored outside. Observed reach in freezer containing ravioli, bread, chicken nuggets and broccoli outside near exit door.
08B-42-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed hole in wall behind ice machine in front of Walk in Cooler. Observed hole in wall near slicer at back preparation area, and at the bottom of wall. Observed at pizza preparation area.
36-24-5
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed a utensils in standing water at 81°F at kitchen on stove.
10-07-4
21
May 16, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. At the time of the inspection observed establishment remodeled dining area and turned half into a food preparation area. Observed a counter with hand sink, ice bin, coffee machine, pastry warmers and reach in freezers, also observed establishment added new pizza oven with a hood and a pastry station with stand alone mixer and mini oven. All exposed in dining area not protected from contamination. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-20: At the time of the inspection observed establishment remodeled dining area and turned half into a food preparation area. Observed a counter with hand sink, ice bin, coffee machine, pastry warmers and reach in freezers, also observed establishment added new pizza oven with a hood and a pastry station with stand alone mixer and mini oven. All exposed in dining area not protected from contamination. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-16: At the time of the inspection observed establishment remodeled dining area and turned half into a food preparation area. Observed a counter with hand sink, ice bin, coffee machine, pastry warmers and reach in freezers, also observed establishment added new pizza oven with a hood and a pastry station with stand alone mixer and mini oven. All exposed in dining area not protected from contamination. **Time Extended**
08B-02-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink missing in warewashing or food preparation area. Observed slicer and ice machine added to back storage room. - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-20: Handwash sink missing in warewashing or food preparation area. Observed slicer and ice machine added to back storage room. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-16: Handwash sink missing in warewashing or food preparation area. Observed slicer and ice machine added to back storage room. **Time Extended**
31A-07-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. At the time of the inspection observed establishment remodeled dining area and turned half into a food preparation area. Observed a counter with hand sink, ice bin, coffee machine, pastry warmers, floor mixer and reach in freezers, also observed establishment added new pizza oven with a hood and a pastry station with stand alone mixer and mini oven. All exposed in dining area. Also observed slicer and ice machine added to back storage area. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-20: At the time of the inspection observed establishment remodeled dining area and turned half into a food preparation area. Observed a counter with hand sink, ice bin, coffee machine, pastry warmers, floor mixer and reach in freezers, also observed establishment added new pizza oven with a hood and a pastry station with stand alone mixer and mini oven. All exposed in dining area. Also observed slicer and ice machine added to back storage area. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-16: No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. As per plan reviewer, plans were submitted and waiting for approval.**Admin Complaint** **Admin Complaint**
51-16-7
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - 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. Provided Employee Health Agreement via email. **Corrective Action Taken** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-20: 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. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-16: 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. **Time Extended**
11-26-1
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed container of caramel stored on floor at pizza area. **Corrected On-Site** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-20: Observed container of caramel stored on floor at pizza area. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-16: Food stored on floor. Observed container of caramel stored on floor at pizza area. **Time Extended**
08B-38-4
61
Dec 29, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 11 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. At the time of the inspection observed establishment remodeled dining area and turned half into a food preparation area. Observed a counter with hand sink, ice bin, coffee machine, pastry warmers and reach in freezers, also observed establishment added new pizza oven with a hood and a pastry station with stand alone mixer and mini oven. All exposed in dining area not protected from contamination. - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-29: At the time of the inspection observed establishment remodeled dining area and turned half into a food preparation area. Observed a counter with hand sink, ice bin, coffee machine, pastry warmers and reach in freezers, also observed establishment added new pizza oven with a hood and a pastry station with stand alone mixer and mini oven. All exposed in dining area not protected from contamination. **Time Extended**
08B-02-4
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed raw chicken stored in non food grade bags in reach in freezer. - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-29: Observed raw chicken stored in non food grade bags in reach in freezer. **Time Extended**
14-31-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. At the time of the inspection observed establishment remodeled dining area and turned half into a food preparation area. Observed a counter with hand sink, ice bin, coffee machine, pastry warmers and reach in freezers, also observed establishment added new pizza oven with a hood and a pastry station with stand alone mixer and mini oven. All exposed in dining area. - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-29: At the time of the inspection observed establishment remodeled dining area and turned half into a food preparation area. Observed a counter with hand sink, ice bin, coffee machine, pastry warmers and reach in freezers, also observed establishment added new pizza oven with a hood and a pastry station with stand alone mixer and mini oven. All exposed in dining area. **Admin Complaint**
51-16-7
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-29: Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. **Time Extended**
16-21-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed in kitchen. - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-29: Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed in kitchen. **Time Extended**
36-32-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-29: Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. **Time Extended**
36-34-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed in kitchen at wall near cooler. - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-29: Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed in kitchen at wall near cooler. **Time Extended**
36-24-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-29: In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. **Time Extended**
10-20-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Light not functioning. Observed at cook line in kitchen. - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-29: Light not functioning. Observed at cook line in kitchen. **Time Extended**
36-62-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-29: Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. **Time Extended**
16-46-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-29: Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Time Extended**
14-33-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed octopus stored unwrapped in reach in freezer. - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-29: Observed octopus stored unwrapped in reach in freezer. **Time Extended**
08B-12-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed pipe leaking under hand sink in kitchen. - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-29: Observed pipe leaking under hand sink in kitchen. **Time Extended**
29-11-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-29: Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Time Extended**
21-12-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Dona Paulina I last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Dona Paulina I on file is from Jan 6, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Dona Paulina I?
Across the inspection record, “accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Dona Paulina I.
How does Dona Paulina I compare to other restaurants in Miami?
Dona Paulina I most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Miami average of 74.
Has Dona Paulina I's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Dona Paulina I have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Dona Paulina I means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Dona Paulina I inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Dona Paulina I is inspected around four times per year on average.
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