Pao Pao Fast Food
Last inspected: Feb 27, 2026
27
Score
Going back to 2022, Pao Pao Fast Food has 11 inspections in the public record. The latest inspection on file is from Feb 27, 2026. High risk usually means inspectors flagged either critical violations or a stack of smaller ones.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near 10 violations per visit.
The pattern that stands out is “handwash sink not accessible for employee use”, which has been cited seven times.
Compared to other Miami restaurants (averaging 74), there's room to close the gap. There are enough flags in the record to merit a second thought.
11
Inspections
4
Critical latest
4
Major latest
6
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 27, 2026
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 4 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken stored above raw beef in reach in cooler across from steam table in kitchen area. Operator stored raw chicken below beef. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed raw beef stored in non food grade bags in chest freezer to the left of dry storage shelf. Operator removed beef from bags. **Corrected On-Site**
14-31-5
High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed at three compartment sink employee fail to sanitize clean plates after rinsing.
22-45-4
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee clean dirty dishes with gloves on and then proceed to engage in food preparation without changing gloves and washing hands. Operator was trained on proper procedure.
12A-07-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed to the right of three compartment sink hand wash sink blocked by reach in cooler unit. Operator moved reach in cooler unit. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand wash sink at front counter with dirty water pitcher inside. Employee removed water pitcher.
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed at reach in cooler across from steam table cooked white rice and black beans, cooked red beans, and chicken soup, as per operator prepared and held longer than 24 hours. **Repeat Violation**
02C-02-5
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. Observed Monica as per operator hired more than 60 days without proof of employee training.
53B-14-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles soiled throughout kitchen area **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed personal drink on preparation table at front counter in next to coffee maker. Employee removed drink from counter. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee phone stored on shelf above preparation table across from steam table. Employee removed personal phone from shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed cold water faucet at hand wash sink to the right of three compartment sink in disrepair.
14-11-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed box of oil stored on floor across from reach in cooler to the the left of preparation table.
08B-38-4
Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed hood system with grease accumulation above cook line at kitchen area.
36-50-4
27
Oct 7, 2025
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Equipment drain line draining into handwash sink. Observed at front counter hand sink, A/C line draining into hand wash sink. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-07: At time of callback inspection still observed. **Time Extended**
31A-10-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-07: At time of callback inspection still observed cooler in front of hand wash sink. **Time Extended**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed at standing reach in cool in kitchen area containers of portioned chicken soup not date marked. As per operator from the day before, operator began to place date labels. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-07: At time callback inspection, still observed some items, not date marked. Operator began to place date labels onto items. **Time Extended** **Corrective Action Taken**
02C-02-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed throughout kitchen area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-07: **Time Extended**
36-34-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed at lobby reach in ice cream freezer. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-07: **Time Extended**
14-69-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled with grease build up. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-07: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Operator stored properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-07: **Time Extended**
42-01-4
61
Aug 5, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed at white chest reach in freezer in kitchen area, raw chicken and beef stored over ready to eat precooked chicken wings and fries. Operator removed and began to store items correctly. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Equipment drain line draining into handwash sink. Observed at front counter hand sink, A/C line draining into hand wash sink. **Warning**
31A-10-4
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. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed at standing reach in cool in kitchen area containers of portioned chicken soup not date marked. As per operator from the day before, operator began to place date labels. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed expired for only certified employee, Carolina Cabrera 5/25/2025 FRLA. **Warning**
53B-05-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Operator stored properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
42-01-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed throughout kitchen area. **Warning**
36-34-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed at lobby reach in ice cream freezer. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled with grease build up. **Warning**
23-03-4
47
Feb 6, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-06: At time of callback inspection still observed operator moved during callback. **Time Extended** **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed throughout kitchen area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-06: At time of callback inspection still observed. **Time Extended**
36-32-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : 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** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-06: At time of callback inspection still observed. **Time Extended**
14-69-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : 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** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-06: At time of callback inspection still observed operator placed into container during inspection. **Time Extended** **Corrected On-Site**
10-17-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : 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** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-06: At time of callback inspection still observed. **Time Extended**
21-12-4
74
Jan 31, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 10 minor violations.
View 12 violations
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**
03A-02-5
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**
31A-09-4
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**
24-07-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed throughout kitchen area. **Warning**
36-32-5
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**
14-01-5
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**
14-69-4
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**
10-17-4
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**
06-01-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Operator stored properly. **Warning**
42-01-4
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**
21-12-4
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**
08B-38-4
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**
12B-07-4
47
Aug 23, 2024
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw pork stored over French fries at white chest reach in freezer. Operator moved the raw pork to another reach in freezer. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-02-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Ham (50 F - Cold Holding) at reach in cooler precipitation area. As per operator for less than one hour. Operator moved the ham to the bottom part of the reach in cooler for rapid cooling. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored in same container as ready-to-eat food. Observed raw bacon stored on the same container with Ham at reach in cooler. Operator separated the products. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-08-5
High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Observed two boxes of shell eggs stored on floor at ambient temperature 78°F at hallway. As per operator for three hours. Operator moved the shell eggs to the reach in cooler for rapid cooling. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-03-5
Intermediate - Equipment drain line draining into handwash sink. Observed AC drain line draining into handwash sink front counter.
31A-10-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand wash sink blocked by reach in cooler preparation area. The cooler was moved. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed mushroom sauce not properly date marked at standing reach in cooler. As per operator was made two day ago. Operator date marked the product. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed an open can of soda at preparation table. Operator discarded the can of soda. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed a box of shell eggs stored on floor at the hallway. And observed oil container stored on floor behind fryers. Operator moved the shell eggs to reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit located at preparation area. Operator provided the thermometer. **Corrected On-Site**
05-09-4
35
Jan 30, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Dec 6, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
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 stored above potato fries located in the chest reach in freezer. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08A-17-6
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. **Warning**
11-26-1
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed for the squeeze bottles containing sauces, prep unit. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
02D-01-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed at the cookline. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
13-03-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cases of canned sodas stored on the dry storage floor. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-38-4
58
Jul 13, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw portioned chicken,beef stored with ice located in the chest freezer,frontline. Observed raw shell eggs,raw portioned beef stored above sauces located in the reach in cooler by the back door. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08A-02-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed empty squeeze bottles stored in the hand wash sink,kitchen. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-09-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed for the bulk rice bin. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed for the chest freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at the back door.
35B-01-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed in the kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
64
Jan 19, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
50
Jul 5, 2022
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - No hot running water at hand wash sink in unisex bathroom. Operator turned on valve. **Corrected On-Site**
27-06-4
Intermediate - Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. Observed at unit located in the kitchen. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-06-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed bag containing raw rice stored on the floor by the back door. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed at the fryers. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
74
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Pao Pao Fast Food last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Pao Pao Fast Food on file is from Feb 27, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Pao Pao Fast Food?
Across the inspection record, “handwash sink not accessible for employee use” has been cited seven times, more than any other issue at Pao Pao Fast Food.
How does Pao Pao Fast Food compare to other restaurants in Miami?
Pao Pao Fast Food most recently scored 27 out of 100, which is lower than the Miami average of 74.
Has Pao Pao Fast Food's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Pao Pao Fast Food have averaged around 10 violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Pao Pao Fast Food means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Pao Pao Fast Food inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Pao Pao Fast Food is inspected around three times per year on average.
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