Paseo Universitario
Last inspected: Dec 11, 2025
55
Score
Going back to 2022, Paseo Universitario has eight inspections in the public record. The newest entry in the record is dated Dec 11, 2025. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around six violations each.
Looking across the full record, “no chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer” is the recurring theme, flagged three times.
Restaurants in Miami average 74, so Paseo Universitario trails the local norm. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
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Inspections
1
Critical latest
4
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 11, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Stand up reach in freezer in the kitchen: raw beef and cut pineapples stored in Thank you bags. Discussed the proper procedures with the operator.
14-31-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
16-37-1
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
05-08-4
Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover Bottom shelves underneath the cook line and the the prep tables in front of the cook line.
14-20-4
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Aug 25, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Stand up reach in cooler in the kitchen: raw shell eggs stored above cabbage.
08A-04-5
High Priority - Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. **Repeat Violation**
29-37-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Kitchen, part for the ice machine stored on the hand wash sink.
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Kitchen. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Kitchen prep. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Ice machine in the kitchen.
14-11-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood.
23-03-4
50
Dec 5, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
50
Sep 18, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. **Repeat Violation**
29-37-4
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 - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
16-37-1
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.
11-26-1
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Frozen ribs in room temperature.
06-01-5
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. ATOSA cooler.
14-33-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
31B-04-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
24-05-4
52
Mar 19, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
64
Nov 1, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink at the three compartment sink.
29-37-4
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. **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
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. Discussed with the operator and provided
11-26-1
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. By the three compartment sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
64
Mar 9, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 critical violation. 2 major violations.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/. Licensing inspection conducted on 3/9/23. **Corrected On-Site**
50-08-7
Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Observed establishment offers eggs and beef any style. Observed operator mark all menus near the eggs and beef. Inspection provided the Consumer Advisory sign to the operator. Operator posted the sign. **Corrected On-Site**
02B-02-5
Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed establishment offers eggs and beef any style. Observed operator mark all menus near the eggs and beef. **Corrected On-Site**
02B-01-5
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Sep 2, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine test kit not provided.
16-37-1
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. **Corrected On-Site**
21-04-4
Basic - Food stored in a prohibited area. Observed cases soda cans stored inside the the Women restroom by the office. Observed operator move all cases of sodas from the bathroom during the inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-37-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Paseo Universitario last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Paseo Universitario on file is from Dec 11, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Paseo Universitario?
Across the inspection record, “no chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Paseo Universitario.
How does Paseo Universitario compare to other restaurants in Miami?
Paseo Universitario most recently scored 55 out of 100, which is lower than the Miami average of 74.
Has Paseo Universitario's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Paseo Universitario have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Paseo Universitario 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 Paseo Universitario inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Paseo Universitario is inspected around two times per year on average.
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