Paul's Unique Gourmet
Last inspected: Nov 4, 2025
70
Score
Across the available record, Paul's Unique Gourmet has seven inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Nov 4, 2025. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.
Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around seven violations to closer to three violations per visit.
Across the inspection history, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded four times.
By comparison, the average North Miami facility scores 80, putting Paul's Unique Gourmet on the weaker side. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.
7
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 4, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken over pork inside reach in cooler.
08A-20-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Food debris inside food warmer.
22-02-4
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.
23-03-4
70
May 15, 2024
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
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Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Hole on the floor.
36-11-4
Basic - Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. Hood soiled.
36-68-5
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler soiled
22-16-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris in three-compartment sink. Triple sink soiled.
16-07-4
82
Oct 16, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Hot box soiled **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-09: On 8/9/23 at the time of the callback inspection Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Hot box soiled **Warning** **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-16: On 10/16/2023 at the time of the callback inspection From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Hot box soiled **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-09: On 8/9/23 at the time of the callback inspection Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Hot box soiled **Warning** **Time Extended**
22-02-4
90
Aug 9, 2023
Routine - Food
3 major violations.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Poster was provided to operator **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-09: On 8/9/23 at the time of the callback inspection 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. Poster was provided to operator **Warning** **Time Extended**
11-27-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Hot box soiled **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-09: On 8/9/23 at the time of the callback inspection Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Hot box soiled **Warning** **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Form was provided to operator **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-09: On 8/9/23 at the time of the callback inspection 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. Form was provided to operator **Warning** **Time Extended**
11-26-1
74
Aug 7, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 5 major violations. 3 minor violations.
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High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed approximately 7 live flies inside a plastic container with fried plantain **Warning**
01B-13-4
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed approximately 7 live flies inside a plastic container with fried plantain in the kitchen preparation area. **Warning**
35A-02-6
Intermediate - Water pressure lacking at fixtures that require the use of water. No running water. Water pump in disrepair at the time of inspection **Warning**
27-17-4
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. Poster was provided to operator **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Hot box soiled **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Single service items stored in it. **Warning**
31A-09-4
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. Form was provided to operator **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
11-26-1
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Warning**
13-03-4
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed a plastic container with fried Plantain on the floor inside food truck **Warning**
08B-47-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Food debris inside reach in cooler **Warning**
22-16-4
39
Jan 9, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
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Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
35
Aug 31, 2022
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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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. Reach in cooler gasket soiled
23-03-4
90
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 seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Paul's Unique Gourmet?
Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Paul's Unique Gourmet.
How does Paul's Unique Gourmet compare to other restaurants in North Miami?
Paul's Unique Gourmet most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the North Miami average of 80.
Has Paul's Unique Gourmet's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Paul's Unique Gourmet have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly seven earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Paul's Unique Gourmet 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 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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