PAULA'S CAFE

PAULA'S CAFE has 5 health inspections on file for its HOMESTEAD location, with an overall rating of 3.8/5. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.

Last inspection: 1 months ago · 5 reports on file

312 NE 8 STREET

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★★½☆ (3.8/5)
Based on 5 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

3/12/2026· 1mo ago

Visit ID: 10918142

Met Inspection Standards

1 high

  • 08A-04-5:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw shell eggs stored over unwashed lettuce.

1/17/2025· 1y 2mo ago

1/17/2025· 1y 2mo ago

1 basic

  • 50-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hotel and Restaurant license decal not displayed on mobile food dispensing vehicle. Observed current decal not displayed. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-17: Observed current decal not displayed. **Time Extended**

5/16/2024· 1y 11mo ago

Visit ID: 8573937

Follow-up Inspection Required

1 high, 2 int, 1 basic

  • 50-03-4:Basic - Hotel and Restaurant license decal not displayed on mobile food dispensing vehicle. Observed current decal not displayed. Warning
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored above cheese and bread inside the reach in cooler. Warning
  • 53A-03-7: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 Paula Montenegro 3/8/2019 manager certificate expired. Warning
  • 53B-14-5: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. Observed The only Employee Carlos Montenegro has a Food Manager certificate by ServSafe on 3/8/2019. Already expired. Warning

12/13/2023· 2y 4mo ago

Visit ID: 8330664

Met Inspection Standards

2 int, 2 basic

  • 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents soiled. Repeat Violation
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed two fan cover soiled located at shelves. Repeat Violation
  • 11-27-4: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. Form provided to operator. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 11-26-1: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. Form was provided to operator. **Corrective Action Taken**