Paolo Fontanot Bakery & Cafe
Last inspected: Apr 7, 2026
47
Score
Inspectors have visited Paolo Fontanot Bakery & Cafe seven times, with records going back to 2023. Paolo Fontanot Bakery & Cafe was last inspected on Apr 7, 2026. A high risk rating points to multiple serious findings at the most recent inspection.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near seven violations per visit across recent inspections.
“Establishment has no written procedures for employees” comes up most often, recorded four times in the inspection record.
By comparison, the average Miami facility scores 74, putting Paolo Fontanot Bakery & Cafe on the weaker side. This restaurant has more on its record than most do.
7
Inspections
3
Critical latest
2
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 7, 2026
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Employee touched face/hair and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands.
12A-25-4
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.
12A-13-4
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food.
12A-07-5
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. **Repeat Violation**
11-27-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Sandwich area. Operator provided during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
13-03-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
21-12-4
47
Aug 18, 2025
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items.
11-07-5
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 - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Water. Sandwich area.
41-17-4
Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed employee cup. Near coffee machine front counter.
12B-02-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
42-01-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Sandwich station.
21-12-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed Sugar and Macha.
02D-01-5
61
Mar 3, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
45
Aug 13, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 4 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed milk (126F - Hot Holding) as per operator less than 30 minutes. Operator reheat during inspection to 165°f. Located next to coffee machine.
03B-01-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. See stop sale. Observed ham cheese sandwich, pizza pepperoni, margarita ham cheese pizza.
03F-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food controlled by time and required to be marked with the use by time is not marked and the required time of disposal cannot be determined. See stop sale. Observed front counter area ham cheese sandwich, pizza pepperoni, margarita ham cheese pizza. Food not marked.
01B-19-5
Intermediate - Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer. Quaternary. **Repeat Violation**
16-33-4
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 used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed coffee cups inside hand wash sink front counter area. Operator removed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service.
02B-02-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
13-03-4
41
Feb 15, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed coffee cups inside hand wash sink front counter area. Operator removed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-15: Still observed utensil inside hand wash sink located from counter area. **Time Extended**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-15: **Time Extended**
16-33-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Located near coffee machine and dishwasher machine. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-15: Still observed Plumbing system in disrepair. Located near coffee machine and dishwasher machine. **Time Extended**
29-08-4
78
Feb 6, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. See stop sale. Observed ham cheese sandwich, pizza mushroom ham cheese, special sandwich. **Warning**
03F-02-5
Intermediate - Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer. **Warning**
16-33-4
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. **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed coffee cups inside hand wash sink front counter area. Operator removed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-11-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning**
50-09-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic cups no handle in contact with ice located front counter area. **Warning**
14-01-5
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Located near coffee machine and dishwasher machine. **Warning**
29-08-4
Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Located pre-area. **Warning**
12B-02-4
52
Jan 18, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
86
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Paolo Fontanot Bakery & Cafe last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Paolo Fontanot Bakery & Cafe on file is from Apr 7, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Paolo Fontanot Bakery & Cafe?
Across the inspection record, “establishment has no written procedures for employees” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Paolo Fontanot Bakery & Cafe.
How does Paolo Fontanot Bakery & Cafe compare to other restaurants in Miami?
Paolo Fontanot Bakery & Cafe most recently scored 47 out of 100, which is lower than the Miami average of 74.
Has Paolo Fontanot Bakery & Cafe's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Paolo Fontanot Bakery & Cafe have averaged around seven violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Paolo Fontanot Bakery & Cafe 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 Paolo Fontanot Bakery & Cafe inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Paolo Fontanot Bakery & Cafe is inspected around two times per year on average.
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