Pauloluigi to Go
Last inspected: Feb 5, 2026
32
Score
Inspectors have visited Pauloluigi to Go eight times, with records going back to 2023. Inspectors last stopped by on Feb 5, 2026. A high risk tier suggests the facility had a rough recent inspection, with multiple violations on record.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near 10 violations each time.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease”, showing up five times.
By comparison, the average Miami facility scores 74, putting Pauloluigi to Go on the weaker side. Taken together, the history suggests a facility that has struggled with consistency.
8
Inspections
3
Critical latest
3
Major latest
8
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 5, 2026
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed containers of fries (78F - Cold Holding) at prep counter stored waiting to be cooked when ordered, as per operator less than 4 hours.
03A-02-5
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired dated 10/1/2025. Operator attempted to pat during inspection. **Corrective Action Taken** **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed at walk in cooler cartons of raw shelled eggs stored over container of shredded cheese.
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed at hand sink next to pizza oven blocked by pizza shovels. **Repeat Violation**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand sink at cook line used to store utensils.
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at cook line hand sink.
31B-02-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed condiment cups used in spices at prep table
14-01-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed throughout
36-32-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed at walk in cooler boxes of cheese stored on floor.
08B-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets at reach in coolers throughout soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed pack of pizza boxes stored on floor at pizza station. **Repeat Violation**
25-05-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed throughout kitchen and prep areas. **Repeat Violation**
36-27-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Repeat Violation**
42-01-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed at pizza station reach in cooler.
22-16-4
32
Sep 11, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed for hand sink at rear kitchen prep area.
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed at hand sink next to pizza oven blocked by pizza shovels. **Repeat Violation**
31A-09-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed stored at cook line between prep table and fryer.
10-17-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets at reach in coolers throughout soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed at pizza station reach in cooler.
22-16-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed pack of pizza boxes stored on floor at pizza station.
25-05-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed at walk in cooler, trays of garlic knots and containers of diced tomatoes stored uncovered.
08B-12-5
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed at container of linked sausage thawing in standing water at three compartment prep sink. Operator turn on water to thaw correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed throughout kitchen and prep areas. **Repeat Violation**
36-27-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Repeat Violation**
42-01-4
55
Mar 13, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Operator began to pay during inspection awaiting confirmation.
50-17-3
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed at reach in cooler across from cook line, raw shelled eggs, stored over cook pasta. Observed raw chicken, stored over mixed vegetables and mushrooms .
08A-05-6
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at hand sink next to pizza oven.
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed at hand sink next to pizza oven blocked by pizza shovels.
31A-09-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed at cook line, prep table and containers of black pepper and parsley.
14-01-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed at dry storage area, bag of sugar stored on floor. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed pizza boxes stored on the floor at pizza making station.
25-05-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed throughout kitchen and prep areas. **Repeat Violation**
36-27-5
50
Sep 20, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed in walk in cooler raw ground beef stored over open bag of carrots.
08A-04-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed in rear reach in cooler raw chicken stored over open box of precooked Philly steak and precooked meatballs.
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed at cook line hand sink used to store utensils. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed at dry storage area, bag of rice, plastic containers of cooking oil stored on floor.
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed in a bag of rice.
10-01-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed at reach in cooler gaskets soiled throughout kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed throughout kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
22-16-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed to go pizza boxes stored on floor at pizza display station. **Repeat Violation**
25-05-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed throughout kitchen and prep areas. **Repeat Violation**
36-27-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed throughout kitchen.
21-12-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed cooler gaskets torn/ broken. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
45
Apr 18, 2024
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sliced tomatoes (46F - Cold Holding) due to double containing of food containers at top portion of prep cooler, less than 4 hours. Advised to store food container directly into cooler unit to maintain temperatures at +or- 41F and below. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - No quaternary chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. None provided at time of inspection. **Warning**
16-37-1
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. Observed certified food manager certification for Paul Shalaj, expired on 3/02/2024 by Prometric Services. **Warning**
53A-03-7
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled wall dicer located near kitchen office. **Warning**
22-02-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed or provided at the of inspection. **Warning**
50-09-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gaskets at walk in cooler door. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets at walk in cooler and reach in cooler units throughout kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues located throughout kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-16-4
Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Observed cardboard boxes reused to store loafs of bread, located under counter top, where stacked pizza boxes are kept. As per Manager, breaded is used to make bread crumbs. **Warning**
25-32-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed unfolded pizza boxes stored on kitchen floor. Employee removed. Observed stacked aluminum pans on top shelf above prep cooler not kept inverted, across from cookline. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
25-05-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust located near large steam kettle at kitchen area. **Warning**
36-27-5
45
Jan 11, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Operator renewed license online during inspection, confirmed on Ipad refresh.** Corrected On-Site** **Corrected On-Site**
50-17-3
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed walk-in cooler gaskets torn and in disrepair. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled,unit opposite cookline. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed for the standing unit. **Repeat Violation**
22-16-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed for the togo food containers located on shelf opposite cookline.
25-06-4
70
Jun 9, 2023
Routine - Food
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
78
Mar 27, 2023
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed walk-in cooler gaskets torn and in disrepair. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-27: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
95
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Pauloluigi to Go last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Pauloluigi to Go on file is from Feb 5, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Pauloluigi to Go?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Pauloluigi to Go.
How does Pauloluigi to Go compare to other restaurants in Miami?
Pauloluigi to Go most recently scored 32 out of 100, which is lower than the Miami average of 74.
Has Pauloluigi to Go's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Pauloluigi to Go have averaged around 10 violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Pauloluigi to Go 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 Pauloluigi to Go inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Pauloluigi to Go is inspected around three times per year on average.
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