Paul's Unique Gourmet

10470 Sw 187 St, Miami, FL 33157

American

Last inspected: Nov 4, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Across the available record, Paul's Unique Gourmet has five inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The most recent report on file is from Nov 4, 2025. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near four violations each time.

Looking across the full record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.

Restaurants in Miami average 74, so Paul's Unique Gourmet is doing better than most peers. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Nov 4, 2025

Routine - Food

4 minor violations.

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Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Grease under cooking equipments.

36-73-4

Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle.

50-04-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled. Reach in cooler gasket soiled.

23-03-4

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler soiled.

22-16-4

Oct 8, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 6 minor violations.

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Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked: pork and Mac And Cheese held for more than 24/hrs without date marked inside reach in cooler.

02C-02-5

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler soiled.

22-16-4

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Grease and food debris on top of the stove.

23-24-4

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.

14-09-4

Basic - Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. Hood filters soiled.

36-68-5

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gasket soiled.

23-03-4

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth 9n top of the preparation table.

21-12-4

Jun 2, 2023

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Mar 17, 2023

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 2 minor violations.

View 8 violations

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken over cooked ribs in reach in cooler. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

08A-05-6

High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

02C-01-5

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. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

11-27-4

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Single service cups in hand sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

31A-11-4

Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**

53B-01-5

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. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

11-26-1

Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle. **Warning**

50-04-4

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

25-06-4

Jul 21, 2022

Food-Licensing Inspection

5 major violations. 1 minor violation.

View 6 violations

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. Provided the big 6 poster to operator **Corrected On-Site**

11-07-5

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.

31B-02-4

Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.

05-08-4

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink.

31B-03-4

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.

31B-04-4

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Paul's Unique Gourmet last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Paul's Unique Gourmet on file is from Nov 4, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Paul's Unique Gourmet?

Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Paul's Unique Gourmet.

How does Paul's Unique Gourmet compare to other restaurants in Miami?

Paul's Unique Gourmet most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Miami average of 74.

Has Paul's Unique Gourmet's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Paul's Unique Gourmet have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Paul's Unique Gourmet means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is Paul's Unique Gourmet inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Paul's Unique Gourmet is inspected around two times per year on average.

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