Paco's Way
Last inspected: Mar 31, 2026
70
Score
Inspectors have visited Paco's Way 10 times, with records going back to 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Mar 31, 2026. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around three violations each.
Across the inspection history, “food stored on floor” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.
That's lower than the typical Miami Springs restaurant, which scores around 78. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
10
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 31, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
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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. Provided form to operator **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. By three compartment sink.
36-36-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
14-09-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee preparing food with no hair restraint
13-03-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
21-04-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed bottle of water inside of the prep reach in cooler. Operator discarded bottle. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-13-4
70
Jan 6, 2026
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jan 5, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-05: At time of callback inspection observed Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Time Extended**
53A-01-7
90
Nov 4, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations.
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Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning**
53A-01-7
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed knife stored inside HWS in kitchen. Operator removed knife. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-11-4
82
Apr 1, 2025
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
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Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed flour container stored on kitchen floor. Operator removed container from floor. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed scoop in standing water at 90°F on prep table in kitchen. Operator removed water. **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4
Basic - Light not functioning. Observed inside dry storage.
36-62-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed towel on reach in cooler inside kitchen. Operator placed towel inside bucket with sanitizer. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
21-12-4
82
Oct 25, 2024
Routine - Food
5 minor violations.
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Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed bottle with water unlabeled in kitchen. Operator labeled bottle. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet towels n reach in cooler in kitchen. Operator stored towels in bucket with sanitizer. **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed plastic bottles of water stored on hallway floor. Operator removed bottles from floor. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled reach in cooler gaskets by kitchen window. Operator cleaned gaskets. **Corrected On-Site**
23-03-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw octopus thawing at room temperature on prep table in kitchen. Operator put octopus under running water. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
06-01-5
78
May 10, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed pumpkin stored inside thank you bags in reach in freezer. Employee replaced bag. **Corrected On-Site**
14-31-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic cup stored inside flour container under prep table inside kitchen. Employee removed cup. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed calamari thawing in standing water inside three compartment sink. Operator placed calamari under running water. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
78
Nov 7, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef over beans inside reach in freezer in kitchen. Operator stored them correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled white cutting board in front of cook line. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed pots not inverted not inverted inside kitchen. Operator inverted them. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
24-05-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed oil plastic container stored on dry storage floor. Operator removed it from floor. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
70
Mar 30, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw pork over cooked soup inside reach in freezer in kitchen. Operator stored them correctly. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08A-17-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled can opener blade. Operator cleaned blade. **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed clean dishes on shelf over three compartment sink inside kitchen. Chef inverted them. **Corrected On-Site**
24-05-4
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed fish inside reach in cooler in kitchen. Operator cut bag. **Corrected On-Site**
06-09-1
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed reach in cooler in front of cook line.
29-49-6
67
Aug 25, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw beef over raw fish inside reach in freezer. Employee stored them correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-17-6
Intermediate - 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.
53B-14-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed inside Bar.
51-11-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled reach in cooler gaskets in front of stove inside kitchen **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed beef and shrimps thawing at room temperature inside kitchen. Employee stored both products inside reach in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
67
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Paco's Way last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Paco's Way on file is from Mar 31, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Paco's Way?
Across the inspection record, “food stored on floor” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Paco's Way.
How does Paco's Way compare to other restaurants in Miami Springs?
Paco's Way most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Miami Springs average of 78.
Has Paco's Way's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Paco's Way have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Paco's Way means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Paco's Way inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Paco's Way is inspected around three times per year on average.
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