Pasapoga Restaurant
Last inspected: Mar 9, 2026
29
Score
Across the available record, Pasapoga Restaurant has 12 inspections on file, the first dated 2022. On Mar 9, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Diners may want to take note: high risk reflects issues that a health inspector considered important.
Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around nine violations across recent inspections versus roughly 20 violations before.
When inspectors have written things up, “accumulation of black/green mold-like substance” has been the most frequent reason, cited eight times.
That's lower than the typical Miami restaurant, which scores around 74. There are enough flags in the record to merit a second thought.
12
Inspections
4
Critical latest
2
Major latest
9
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 9, 2026
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 2 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 15 violations
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. Observed ground beef 57F Cooling. As per operator was cooked the previous day.
03D-01-5
High Priority - Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. Observed spray hose at three compartment sink lower than flood rim of sink.
29-37-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed ground beef 57F Cooling. As per operator was cooked the previous day.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed ham (45F - Cold Holding) located at reach in cooler across sauté station.
03A-02-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at hand wash sink located in coffee area. Operator provided. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at hand washing sink located in coffee area. Operator provided. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.Observed interior of reach-in cooler with an accumulation of food residue located across from sauté station.
22-16-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed shelves with rust inside walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
14-17-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall at three compartment sink soiled with accumulation of dust and grease. Also observed wall across three compartment sink with accumulation of dust.
36-27-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloths throughout kitchen not stored in sanitizer solution.
21-12-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed top interior of ice machine with accumulation of mold like substance located in front lobby next to coffee station area.
22-20-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed walk in cooler and walk in freezer door handles with accumulation of food debris.
23-24-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed white cutting board with cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
14-09-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed dry storage shelves with rust in the kitchen area at front of exit door. Observed gasket torn at reach in cooler located next to coffee area.
14-11-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled, walk-in cooler shelves with an accumulation of food debris. Also observed reach in cooler gasket soiled located across sauté station.
23-03-4
29
Nov 25, 2025
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-25: During callback inspection observed accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Time Extended**
22-20-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-25: During callback inspection observed walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Time Extended**
14-17-4
90
Nov 17, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed the dishwasher machine uses chlorine as sanitizer and is currently at Dishwasher (Chlorine 0.00ppm). The manager set up the triple sink to sanitize. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
22-41-4
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food.Observed a cook rinse his gloves with water and dry them on his apron and continued working. **Warning**
12A-07-5
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed a shopping bag with sliced tomatoes in the walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-31-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw shell eggs over onions in the walk in cooler. The manager moved the eggs to a lower shelf. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08A-04-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a spoon in the hand washing sink by the kitchen entrance. The sever removed it. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed by the kitchen entrance. The manager brought soap. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31B-03-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed in a container of salt. The manager discarded the bowl. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-01-5
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. The manager inverted the scoop. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-08-5
Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Warning**
14-17-4
37
Aug 18, 2025
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 14 minor violations.
View 20 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed raw pork skins inside thank you bags at walk-in freezer and raw chicken in thank you bags at walk-in cooler. Coached manager on correct procedure. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-18: Observed raw pork skins inside thank you bags at walk-in freezer. **Time Extended**
14-31-5
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed no vacuum breaker at threaded faucet behind cook line. Coached manager on correct procedure. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-18: Observed no vacuum breaker at threaded faucet behind cook line. **Time Extended**
29-34-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener at preparation area soiled with accumulated food debris. Staff washed can opener. Also observed cutting board near dish machine, cutting board next to fryers, cutting board across from three compartment sink, and cutting board at preparation area near exit door soiled. Observed slicer at preparation area near back exit door and interior of ovens at cook,one soiled with accumulated food debris. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-18: Observed can opener at preparation area soiled with accumulated food debris. Also, observed cutting board near dish machine, cutting board next to fryers, cutting board across from three compartment sink, and cutting board at preparation area near exit door soiled. Observed slicer at preparation area near back exit door soiled with accumulated food debris. **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at bathroom inside of kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-18: No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink, and no soap observed at bathroom inside of kitchen. **Time Extended**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-18: Observed no probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. **Time Extended**
05-08-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at hand washing sink at front counter. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-18: Observed no soap at hand washing sink at front counter. **Time Extended**
31B-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed mold like substance on top interior of ice machine. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-18: Observed mold like substance on top interior of ice machine. **Time Extended**
22-20-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed at front counter area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-18: Observed at front counter area ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. **Time Extended**
36-37-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Clean utensils stored between equipment and wall. Observed knives stored between preparation table and wall near dish machine area. Knives were removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-18: Observed bread knife stored in between the wall and bead holding equipment. Knife was removed for washing and sanitizing. **Time Extended** **Corrective Action Taken**
24-14-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Also observed cutting board near dish machine, cutting board next to fryers, cutting board across from three compartment sink, and cutting board and preparation area near exit door, and cutting board at front counter grooved. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-18: Observed cutting board near dish machine, cutting board next to fryers, cutting board across from three compartment sink, and cutting board and preparation area near exit door, and cutting board at front counter grooved. **Time Extended**
14-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed walk-in freezer gaskets, small reach-in cooler and upright reach-in cooler next to fryers with gaskets in disrepair, and protective plastic entrance to walk-in freezer in disrepair. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-18: Observed the protective plastic entrance to walk-in freezer in disrepair **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Observed flan, natilla, arroz con leche, flan de queso and leche, and marquesa missing product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Coached manager on correct procedure. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-18: Observed flan, natilla, arroz con leche, flan de queso and leche, and marquesa missing product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. **Time Extended**
02D-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-18: No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. **Time Extended**
51-13-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed: Lids of plastic food storage containers soiled at dish machine area. Walk-in freezer door soiled. Walk-in cooler gaskets soiled. Spray guns soiled at both dishmachine and three compartment sink areas. Microwave exterior soiled across from cook line. Observed exterior of oven at cook line soiled. Observed reach-in cooler gaskets soiled next to fryers. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-18: Observed Walk-in cooler gaskets soiled and spray guns soiled at both dishmachine and three compartment sink areas. Observed microwave exterior and interior soiled across from cook line. Observed reach-in cooler gaskets soiled next to fryers soiled. **Time Extended** **Corrective Action Taken**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-18: Observed open dumpster lid. **Time Extended**
33-16-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed hot water handle not working at bathroom at kitchen area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-18: Observed hot water handle not working at bathroom at kitchen area. **Time Extended**
29-08-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed walk-in cooler and freezer shelves rusted. Also, observed storage shelf across from back exit door with rusted shelves. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-18: Observed walk-in cooler and freezer shelves rusted. Also, observed storage shelf across from back exit door with rusted shelves. **Time Extended**
14-17-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed at mop sink. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-18: Observed mop stored in mop sink **Time Extended**
42-01-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed evaporated milk removed from container and not labeled with common name at front counter reach-in cooler near three compartment sink. Coached manager on correct procedure. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-18: Observed evaporated milk not labeled with common name at front counter reach-in cooler near three compartment sink. **Time Extended**
02D-01-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed cooked black beans, salsa de marisco, salsa de boliche, peeled potatoes, hamburger meat, ground beef, and pork chunks not covered at walk-in cooler and raw beef steaks, cheese, and pooled eggs not covered at upright reach-in cooler across from fryers. Coached manager on correct procedure. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-18: Observed read to eat ham and potatoes not covered in the walk in cooler. Manager removed items to be packaged. **Time Extended** **Corrective Action Taken**
08B-12-5
25
May 19, 2025
Complaint Full
4 critical violations. 8 major violations. 23 minor violations.
View 35 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed raw pork skins inside thank you bags at walk-in freezer and raw chicken in thank you bags at walk-in cooler. Coached manager on correct procedure. **Warning**
14-31-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw shell eggs over plantains at walk-in cooler and pooled eggs over fries and tostones at reach-in cooler at cook line. Coached manager on correct procedure. **Warning**
08A-04-5
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw beef over cheese tequenos and raw shrimp over croissants at walk-in freezer. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed no vacuum breaker at threaded faucet behind cook line. Coached manager on correct procedure. **Warning**
29-34-4
Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed evaporated milk removed from container not date marked at front counter reach-in cooler near three compartment sink. **Warning**
02C-03-5
Intermediate - Employee has not received adequate training related to their assigned duties as evidenced by the inability to answer basic food safety questions. Observed staff not knowing minimum cooking temperature of pork and chlorine concentration of at dish machine area. Coached staff on correct procedure. **Warning**
53B-16-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener at preparation area soiled with accumulated food debris. Staff washed can opener. Also observed cutting board near dish machine, cutting board next to fryers, cutting board across from three compartment sink, and cutting board at preparation area near exit door soiled. Observed slicer at preparation area near back exit door and interior of ovens at cook,one soiled with accumulated food debris. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at bathroom inside of kitchen. **Warning**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. **Warning**
05-08-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at hand washing sink at front counter. **Warning**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Person in charge unable to answer basic Food Code questions pertaining to safe operation of establishment. Observed manager not knowing how to calibrate thermometer using the cold method. Coached manager on correct procedure. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
53A-14-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed black beans, bolognese, cooked potatoes, and cooked ground beef with no date mark. As per manager, cooked less than two days. Coached. Sanger on correct procedure. **Warning**
02C-02-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed mold like substance on top interior of ice machine. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed two plastic bowls with no handle inside container of msg. Bowls were removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
14-01-5
Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Observed soiled cardboard used as liner at shelves at dish machine area. Coached manager on correct procedure. **Warning**
14-45-4
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed at front counter area. **Warning**
36-37-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed air vents soiled at dish machine area. **Warning**
36-34-5
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed bows not inverted at shelf next to dish machine. Coached manager on correct procedure. Staff began to properly stored bowls. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
24-05-4
Basic - Clean utensils stored between equipment and wall. Observed knives stored between preparation table and wall near dish machine area. Knives were removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
24-14-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Also observed cutting board near dish machine, cutting board next to fryers, cutting board across from three compartment sink, and cutting board and preparation area near exit door, and cutting board at front counter grooved. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-09-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed walk-in freezer gaskets, small reach-in cooler and upright reach-in cooler next to fryers with gaskets in disrepair, and protective plastic entrance to walk-in freezer in disrepair. **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed box of frying oil stored on floor under cutting board across from three compartment sink. Box was removed. Also observed milk and a box of smoke pork shank stored on floor at walk-in cooler and plastic water bottles stored under three compartment sink at front counter window area. Coached manager on correct procedure. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Observed flan, natilla, arroz con leche, flan de queso and leche, and marquesa missing product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Coached manager on correct procedure. **Warning**
02D-03-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. **Warning**
51-13-4
Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. **Warning**
51-18-6
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed: Lids of plastic food storage containers soiled at dish machine area. Walk-in freezer door soiled. Walk-in cooler gaskets soiled. Spray guns soiled at both dishmachine and three compartment sink areas. Microwave exterior soiled across from cook line. Observed exterior of oven at cook line soiled. Observed reach-in cooler gaskets soiled next to fryers. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Warning**
33-16-4
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed hot water handle not working at bathroom at kitchen area. **Warning**
29-08-4
Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Observed hand washing sink by ware washing are slow draining. **Warning**
29-20-5
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed cooked black beans, salsa de marisco, salsa de boliche, peeled potatoes, hamburger meat, ground beef, and pork chunks not covered at walk-in cooler and raw beef steaks, cheese, and pooled eggs not covered at upright reach-in cooler across from fryers. Coached manager on correct procedure. **Warning**
08B-12-5
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food packaged using a reduced oxygen method without a HACCP plan not removed from its package within 48 hours after packaging. Observed raw beef in in redeemed oxygen packaging at walk-in cooler and various reach-in cooler across kitchen area. As per manager, ROP raw beef lasts longer than 48 hours in packaging, but less than 30 days. Coached manager on correct procedure. **Warning**
03G-54-1
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed walk-in cooler and freezer shelves rusted. Also, observed storage shelf across from back exit door with rusted shelves. **Warning**
14-17-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed at mop sink. **Warning**
42-01-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloths not stored in sanitizer solution at front counter. Coached manager on correct procedure. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
21-12-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed evaporated milk removed from container and not labeled with common name at front counter reach-in cooler near three compartment sink. Coached manager on correct procedure. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
02D-01-5
8
Mar 3, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
67
Feb 27, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 13 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 over raw fish in walk in cooler. Coached operator on proper separation procedures. **Repeat Violation**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Cheese (56F - Cold Holding). As per operator, they placed in the reach in cooler at 6am. Instructed operator to place in walk in cooler for rapid chill. **Repeat Violation**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed spoon in handwash sink at front counter. **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
16-37-1
Intermediate - Packaged food not labeled as specified by law. Observed sugar container unlabeled at front counter.
02D-02-4
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 employee training of Carlos, Vanessa, Dana expired 02/26/25.
53B-05-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed at front counter waitress station. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at white cutting board near walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed at reach in freezer at front counter.
14-69-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed at front counter ice machine.
10-08-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at front counter. **Repeat Violation**
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled at front counter. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth stored on preparation tables throughout entire establishment. **Repeat Violation**
21-12-4
35
Oct 14, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 8 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 21 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Lamb (50F - Cold Holding). As per operator it had been prepared two days before. Stop Sale was issued.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Lamb (50F - Cold Holding). As per operator it had been prepared two days before. Stop Sale was issued.
03A-02-5
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed sanitizer bucket stored on preparation table at front counter dining area. Also observed sanitizer stored on floor under three compartment sink in kitchen
41-10-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at hand wash sink in employee bathroom.
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Probe thermometer not accurate within plus or minus 2 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed probe thermometer broken.
05-06-4
Intermediate - Certified food manager unable to answer basic Food Code questions pertaining to safe operation of establishment. Observed CFM unable to answer question on calibration procedure.
53A-10-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled with an accumulation of old food debris in kitchen. Also observed soda dispenser soiled with old food debris.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed handwash sink blocked by trash can in employee bathroom in kitchen. As per employee, the bathroom is not being used because handwash sink is broken.
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hose stored in handwash sink in employee bathroom in kitchen.
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at handwash sink at employee bathroom.
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
05-08-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed ice bin interior with accumulation of mold like substance at front counter dining area.
22-20-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed white and green cutting board with cut marks and no longer cleanable in kitchen.
14-09-4
Basic - Employee drinking in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed employee water bottle stored on three compartment sink at front counter.
12B-02-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee water bottles stored on preparation table at front counter.
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gasket torn near stove.
14-11-5
Basic - Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Observed bug zapper stored above preparation table in kitchen near stove.
35B-02-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand wash sign at hand washing sink at front counter.
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters in kitchen soiled with grease.
23-03-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed WIF shelves rusted.
14-17-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
21-12-4
17
Apr 29, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Bottle of cold and flue medicine stored on food contact surface near hand wash sink and bar glasses. Employee removed medicine from food contact surface. **Corrected On-Site**
41-07-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board heavily soiled. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Multiple Cutting boards have cut marks and are no longer cleanable. Manager states cutting boards have been ordered. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees in women's restroom. Provided operator with printed sign, he then hung sign in restroom. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-04-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Cloths stored on make table cutting board. Employee removed cloths from food contact surface. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
21-12-4
64
Jan 24, 2024
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 7 violations
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 cracked a raw egg, then transferred cooked sweet plantains to steam table and failed to wash hands prior. Coached employee on proper hand washing. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-27-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken over smoked pork chops, in the reach in cooler in from of the fryers at cook line.
08A-05-6
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken over raw steak , in the reach in cooler in from of the fryers at cook line.
08A-20-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed pooled eggs (78F - Cold Holding), as per cook for less than 2 hour, employee added ice to the rim if the holding container to rapidly cool it down, observed prosciutto (71 F - Cold Holding), as per owner outside for less than 3 hours, employee placed it in the reach in cooler to rapidly cool.
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed slicer blade soiled, can opener blade soiled.
22-02-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed oven interior soiled located at cook line.
22-08-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed sliced ham, sliced cheese breaded chicken not covered , in the reach in cooler in from of the fryers at cook line.
08B-12-5
45
Mar 28, 2023
Routine - Food
7 critical violations. 6 major violations. 14 minor violations.
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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 cracked eggs with gloves and then touched ready to eat food without washing hands and changing gloves. Coached employee, he discarded gloves, washed hands and put new gloves on. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12A-27-4
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed non food grade bags used to stored beef at walk-in freezer. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-31-5
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken over raw beef and raw fish, also raw chicken over French fries, both observed at reach-in cooler at cook line. Observed raw sausage over cooked pork at walk-in cooler. Operator rearranged items as per cooking temperature. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Observed shell eggs in stored in preparation area at ambient temperature. Operator moved eggs to reach in cooler for rapid cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-03-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Pooled eggs (76F - Cold Holding) As per employee, 30 minutes, Raw fish (54F - Cold Holding) As per employee, 40 minutes. Turkey (51F - Cold Holding) As per employee, 2 hours; Two door cooler: Sausage (46F - Cold Holding) As per employee, 2 hours; Liver (51F - Cold Holding) As per employee, 2 hours, Garlic in oil (73F - Cold Holding) As per operator, 2.5 hours. Employee placed pooled eggs in ice bath for rapid cooling and moved all the other items to walk-in cooler for,rapid cooling. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Hot holding unit: Empanada beef (125F - Hot Holding); Empanadas chicken (121F - Hot Holding); Ham croquettes (124F - Hot Holding) As per employee, 1.30 hour for all items. Employee increased hot holding unit temperature. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Observed dishwasher chlorine solution at 200+ ppm. Operator will contact service provider to fix issue. **Warning**
41-18-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board soiled and not easily cleanable at 3 compartment sink, ham slicer, can opener soiled. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No color/concentration comparison chart available for chemical test kit used to check sanitizer. **Warning**
16-36-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink at front counter. **Warning**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Packaged food not labeled as specified by law. Observed tres leches not labeled in dessert display at front counter. **Warning**
02D-02-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked beef, ground beef, fish broth not date marked. As per operator, cooked two days ago. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Observed no dates on ice machine filters. **Warning**
29-28-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents soiled at ware washing area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-34-5
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed pans not inverted while stored at cooking line. **Warning**
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 thawing fish in reduced oxygen packaging in reach-in cooler at cook line. Employee removed packages to cut. **Warning**
06-09-1
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed several cutting boards at preparation area and cook-line. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-09-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed oil containers stored on floor at cooking line and near walk-in freezer. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice bucket/shovel stored on floor between uses. Observed ice bucket stored on floor underneath 3 compartment sink at front counter. Employee ice bucket from floor. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-14-5
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice inside ice machine at front counter. **Warning**
10-08-5
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed knives and spatulas stored between equipment at kitchen area. Manager removed knives and spatulas to be washed and sanitized at 3 compartment sink. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
10-17-4
Basic - Insect control device installed over food preparation area at prep table near 3 compartment sink. Operator removed bug zapper. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
35B-02-4
Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed at walk-in freezer. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
38-07-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed shelf soiled at dry storage area, fans at walk-in cooler, and reach in cooler gaskets soiled at cook line. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination on shelf above entrance to walk-in cooler. **Warning**
25-06-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed cooked beef not covered at walk-in cooler. **Warning**
08B-12-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloths not stored in sanitizing solution between uses on preparation tables in kitchen area. **Warning**
21-12-4
10
Aug 26, 2022
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 4 major violations. 12 minor violations.
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High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed raw chicken and raw beef stored inside non-food grade bags at walk in cooler and walk in freezer.
14-31-5
High Priority - Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. Observed broken egg shells stored with shell eggs. Employee discarded broken shells. **Corrected On-Site**
01B-14-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed meatballs (51F - Cooling) at walk in cooler. As per manager, since the previous night.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed whole chicken (68F - Cold Holding) at room temperature inside oven at back preparation area. As per manager, less than 1 hour. Manger took item to reheat to 165F. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed meatballs (51F - Cooling) at walk in cooler. As per manager, since the previous night.
03D-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting boards stained at front counter, preparation and cook line. Observed interior of rice cooker soiled with old food debris. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee discarding beverage at hand sink at ware washing area. Observed baskets and plastic bags stored inside hand sink at front counter area. **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
05-08-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed container of cooked beef and noodles not date marked at walk in cooler. As per manager, items were prepared on the previous day.
02C-02-5
Basic - Bulk milk dispenser with dispensing tube not cut at an angle.
25-16-4
Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact surface. Observed cut pumpkin stored on cardboard at preparation area. Employee removed cardboard. **Corrected On-Site**
14-05-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents soiled with accumulated dust at ware washing area. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Located at front counter, cook line and preparation areas. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee preparing sandwiches not wearing hair restraint. **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed milk at walk in cooler not stored 6 inches off floor.
08B-47-4
Basic - In-use utensil used with moist food stored in running water with insufficient velocity to flush food particles away. Manager increased velocity. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-03-4
Basic - Interior of oven has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
22-08-4
Basic - Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Observed containers of rice pudding, tres leche and smoothies at front counter missing required information.
02D-03-4
Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed at walk in freezer.
38-07-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Located at front counter. **Repeat Violation**
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets at cook line soiled. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Pasapoga Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Pasapoga Restaurant on file is from Mar 9, 2026. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Pasapoga Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “accumulation of black/green mold-like substance” has been cited eight times, more than any other issue at Pasapoga Restaurant.
How does Pasapoga Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Miami?
Pasapoga Restaurant most recently scored 29 out of 100, which is lower than the Miami average of 74.
Has Pasapoga Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Pasapoga Restaurant have averaged around nine violations per visit, down from roughly 20 earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Pasapoga Restaurant 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 Pasapoga Restaurant inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Pasapoga Restaurant is inspected around three times per year on average.
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