Paellas on Wheels
Last inspected: Mar 24, 2026
61
Score
Public records show four inspections at Paellas on Wheels stretching back to 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Mar 24, 2026. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.
Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around five violations lately and about 10 violations before that.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “employee switched from working with raw food”, showing up two times.
Restaurants in Miami average 74, so Paellas on Wheels trails the local norm. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
4
Inspections
2
Critical latest
1
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 24, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Employee switched from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. Observed cracked shell eggs, handle clean tongs to add ingredients, handle bread, no hand washing before putting gloves on Operator coached employee on proper hand washing and glove use. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
12A-12-4
High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Observed shell eggs stored carton on top of prep table. Operator placed shell eggs inside reach in cooler for proper storage. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
03A-03-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed cash box stored inside hand wash sink Operator removed box, from inside hand wash sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cooking oil container and onions. Operator placed shell stored food items 6 inches above the floor. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observed inside reach in cooler (sandwich prep tables)
14-05-4
61
Sep 9, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Apr 24, 2025
Routine - Food
7 critical violations. 6 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 19 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-24: **Time Extended**
12A-13-4
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Tomato sauce can dented. **Corrective Action Taken** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-24:
01B-01-4
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-24: **Time Extended**
12A-09-4
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical stored by or with food. Pesticides next to food. **Corrected On-Site** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-24:
41-02-4
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Shell eggs held at room temperature with an ambient air temperature greater than 45 degrees Fahrenheit. **Corrective Action Taken** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-24:
03A-04-4
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken next to vegetables. - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-24:
08A-05-4
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Employee switched from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. Employee touched or handle raw chicken and then touched onions. - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-24:
12A-12-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Soil residue in food storage containers. - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-24: **Time Extended**
22-18-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Cutting board(s) stained/soiled. - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-24: **Time Extended**
22-05-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use due to items stored in the sink. Food containers. - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-24:
31A-03-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager lacking proof of food manager certification. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-24: **Time Extended**
53A-01-6
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-24: **Admin Complaint**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Probe thermometer not used to ensure proper food temperatures. - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-24: **Time Extended**
05-10-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Reach-in cooler shelves soiled with food debris. - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-24: **Time Extended**
22-16-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. **Corrected On-Site** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-24: **Time Extended**
21-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-24: **Time Extended**
23-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray. - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-24: **Time Extended**
14-73-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. **Corrected On-Site** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-24:
10-17-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. All of them needs to be replaced. - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-24:
14-09-4
14
Dec 29, 2022
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gasket soiled.
23-03-4
95
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Paellas on Wheels last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Paellas on Wheels on file is from Mar 24, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Paellas on Wheels?
Across the inspection record, “employee switched from working with raw food” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Paellas on Wheels.
How does Paellas on Wheels compare to other restaurants in Miami?
Paellas on Wheels most recently scored 61 out of 100, which is lower than the Miami average of 74.
Has Paellas on Wheels' inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Paellas on Wheels have averaged around five violations per visit, down from roughly 10 earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Paellas on Wheels 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 on Wheels inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Paellas on Wheels is inspected roughly once per year on average.
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