Paellas Don Francisco

15901 Sw 42 Terr, Miami, FL 33185

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Feb 18, 2026

Score

Medium Risk

Paellas Don Francisco appears in inspection records four times, starting in 2022. The most recent report on file is from Feb 18, 2026. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around five violations each.

“Food stored on floor” comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.

Paellas Don Francisco's latest score of 67 falls below the Miami average of 74. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.

Inspections

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Major latest

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Inspection History

Feb 18, 2026

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

View 5 violations

High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed no hand washing after changing task, no gloves changed either. Coached operator on proper glove use and hand washing. **Corrected On-Site**

12A-09-4

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed pork loins inside hand wash sink. Operator removed food from inside hand sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

31A-11-4

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed water bottles stored on the floor. Operator stored water six inches above floor. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

08B-38-4

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed frozen pork thawed at ambient temperature. Operator placed frozen pork inside reach in cooler for proper thawing. **Corrected On-Site**

06-01-5

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed cooking and serving food , no hair restraints used. **Repeat Violation**

13-03-4

Oct 30, 2024

Routine - Food

3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.

View 10 violations

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed raw pork inside thank you bags inside reach-in freezer.

14-31-5

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Maduros (94F - Hot Holding); Tostones (102F - Hot Holding) at cook line. As per operator, less than 4 hours. Provided Time as a Public Health Control form to add products. Form was filled during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

03B-01-6

High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Observed employee crack raw shell egg and not wash hands and change gloves. Coached operator on correct procedure. **Corrective Action Taken**

12A-27-4

Intermediate - Certified food manager unable to answer basic Food Code questions pertaining to safe operation of establishment. Observed CFM not knowing how to calibrate a thermometer using the cold method. Coached operator on correct process. **Corrective Action Taken**

53A-10-4

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.

21-12-4

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employees doing food preparation while wearing watches. **Corrective Action Taken**

13-07-4

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employees with no hair restraints while doing food preparation. **Corrective Action Taken**

13-03-4

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cooler with ice on floor of MFDV. Coached operator on correct procedure. **Corrective Action Taken**

08B-38-4

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup at reach-freezer near back door.

14-69-4

Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Observed plastic bottles used to store lime juice inside reach-in freezer near back door.

25-32-4

Feb 16, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation.

View 1 violation

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine test strips available.

16-37-1

Aug 18, 2022

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 2 minor violations.

View 4 violations

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/ **Warning**

53A-03-7

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed a water melon in front of the sink. The manager moved the item. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

31A-09-4

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed sugar in a plastic container not labeled. The manager labeled the item. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

02D-01-5

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed several plastic containers of water on the floor. The manager moved the items. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

08B-38-4

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Paellas Don Francisco last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Paellas Don Francisco on file is from Feb 18, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Paellas Don Francisco?

Across the inspection record, “food stored on floor” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Paellas Don Francisco.

How does Paellas Don Francisco compare to other restaurants in Miami?

Paellas Don Francisco most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Miami average of 74.

Has Paellas Don Francisco's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Paellas Don Francisco have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Paellas Don Francisco 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 Paellas Don Francisco inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Paellas Don Francisco is inspected roughly once per year on average.

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