Miami Springs, Miami-Dade County

PACO'S WAY

45 CURTISS PARKWAY, Miami Springs, FL 33166

FoodSeating
Latest violations
6
1 Intermediate
Mar 31, 2026
City
Miami Springs
County
Miami-Dade
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
12

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

Mar 31, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 5Total: 6

11-27-4

Detail 24481084

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. Provided form to operator Corrected On-Site

36-36-4

Detail 24481085

Basic - Ceiling tile missing. By three compartment sink.

14-09-4

Detail 24481081

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

13-03-4

Detail 24481083

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee preparing food with no hair restraint

21-04-4

Detail 24481082

Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.

12B-13-4

Detail 24481086

Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed bottle of water inside of the prep reach in cooler. Operator discarded bottle. Corrected On-Site

Jan 6, 2026

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jan 5, 2026

Routine - Food

Call Back - Extension given, pending

Intermediate: 1Total: 1

53A-01-7

Detail 24279310

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-05: At time of callback inspection observed Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Time Extended

Nov 4, 2025

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

Intermediate: 2Total: 2

31A-11-4

Detail 24170131

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed knife stored inside HWS in kitchen. Operator removed knife. Corrected On-Site Warning

53A-01-7

Detail 24170132

Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Warning

Apr 1, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 4Total: 4

08B-38-4

Detail 23676354

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed flour container stored on kitchen floor. Operator removed container from floor. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

10-07-4

Detail 23676355

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed scoop in standing water at 90°F on prep table in kitchen. Operator removed water. Corrected On-Site

36-62-4

Detail 23676357

Basic - Light not functioning. Observed inside dry storage.

21-12-4

Detail 23676356

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed towel on reach in cooler inside kitchen. Operator placed towel inside bucket with sanitizer. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Oct 25, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 5Total: 5

08B-38-4

Detail 23311228

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed plastic bottles of water stored on hallway floor. Operator removed bottles from floor. Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 23311229

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled reach in cooler gaskets by kitchen window. Operator cleaned gaskets. Corrected On-Site

06-01-5

Detail 23311231

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw octopus thawing at room temperature on prep table in kitchen. Operator put octopus under running water. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

21-12-4

Detail 23311227

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet towels n reach in cooler in kitchen. Operator stored towels in bucket with sanitizer. Corrected On-Site

02D-01-5

Detail 23311230

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed bottle with water unlabeled in kitchen. Operator labeled bottle. Corrected On-Site

May 10, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 2Total: 3

14-31-5

Detail 22865652

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed pumpkin stored inside thank you bags in reach in freezer. Employee replaced bag. Corrected On-Site

14-01-5

Detail 22865651

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic cup stored inside flour container under prep table inside kitchen. Employee removed cup. Corrected On-Site

06-01-5

Detail 22865650

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed calamari thawing in standing water inside three compartment sink. Operator placed calamari under running water. Corrected On-Site

Nov 7, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 4

08A-05-6

Detail 22430264

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef over beans inside reach in freezer in kitchen. Operator stored them correctly. Corrected On-Site

22-02-4

Detail 22430262

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled white cutting board in front of cook line. Repeat Violation

24-05-4

Detail 22430263

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed pots not inverted not inverted inside kitchen. Operator inverted them. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

08B-38-4

Detail 22430265

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed oil plastic container stored on dry storage floor. Operator removed it from floor. Corrected On-Site

Mar 30, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 5

08A-17-6

Detail 21899545

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw pork over cooked soup inside reach in freezer in kitchen. Operator stored them correctly. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

22-02-4

Detail 21899549

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled can opener blade. Operator cleaned blade. Corrected On-Site

24-05-4

Detail 21899548

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed clean dishes on shelf over three compartment sink inside kitchen. Chef inverted them. Corrected On-Site

06-09-1

Detail 21899546

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 fish inside reach in cooler in kitchen. Operator cut bag. Corrected On-Site

29-49-6

Detail 21899547

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed reach in cooler in front of cook line.

Aug 25, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 5

08A-17-6

Detail 21306854

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw beef over raw fish inside reach in freezer. Employee stored them correctly. Corrected On-Site

53B-14-5

Detail 21306855

Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.

51-11-4

Detail 21306853

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed inside Bar.

23-03-4

Detail 21306856

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled reach in cooler gaskets in front of stove inside kitchen Repeat Violation

06-01-5

Detail 21306852

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed beef and shrimps thawing at room temperature inside kitchen. Employee stored both products inside reach in cooler. Corrected On-Site

Jan 12, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 6Total: 7

41-17-4

Detail 20780927

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle with alcohol not labeled at front counter. Employee labeled it. Corrected On-Site

08B-47-4

Detail 20780929

Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed plastic bottles of water and juice stored on dry storage floor. Repeat Violation

21-04-4

Detail 20780930

Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed towel under cutting board on prep table inside kitchen. Chef removed towel. Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 20780928

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled reach in cooler gaskets in front of stove.

14-20-4

Detail 20780932

Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Observed on shelf under grill inside kitchen.

24-18-4

Detail 20780931

Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed spoons faces up inside Bar. Employee stored them faces down. Corrected On-Site

06-01-5

Detail 20780933

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw beef thawing at room temperature. Employee put meat under running water. Corrected On-Site

Jul 13, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 4Basic: 5Total: 11

08A-05-6

Detail 20337431

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw lamb chops and raw chicken over bread inside reach in freezer by kitchen entrance.

08A-24-5

Detail 20337423

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other during preparation based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw by raw chicken inside reach in freezer by kitchen entrance.

22-02-4

Detail 20337430

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled cutting board on reach in cooler in front of stove inside kitchen. Also, observed soiled can opener blade.

53B-13-5

Detail 20337424

Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.

02C-02-5

Detail 20337429

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed Catalan creams and flans inside reach in cooler by wines at front counter. As per Chef Catalan creams were cooked last Sunday July 11th, 2021. Also, as per operator flans were cooked last Saturday July 10th, 2021. Chef date marked them. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

27-16-4

Detail 20337426

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed hot water off at hand wash sink inside kitchen. Employee turned on the hot water. Corrected On-Site

32-04-4

Detail 20337421

Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed at women's restroom.

08B-47-4

Detail 20337425

Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed plastic bottles of water stored on storage floor. Employee removed them from floor. Corrected On-Site

10-07-4

Detail 20337427

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils in standing water at 90°F on grill inside kitchen. Employee removed water. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

29-49-6

Detail 20337422

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed inside reach in cooler in front of stove inside kitchen. Repeat Violation

02D-01-5

Detail 20337428

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed sugar container at coffee station. Employee labeled it. Corrected On-Site