GREEN PAPAYA VIETNAMESE CUISINE
16893 NW 67 AVE
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★½☆☆ (2.6/5)
Based on 8 health inspection reports
All Inspection Reports
Inspection Date: 2/14/2025
- 36-37-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-02: Still observed **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-10: Still observed **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-14: Still observed **Time Extended**
- 36-34-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-02: Still observed **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-10: Still observed **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-14: Still observed **Time Extended**
- 36-17-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-02: Still observed **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-10: Still observed **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-14: Still observed **Time Extended**
- 36-24-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-02: Still observed **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-10: Still observed **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-14: Still observed **Time Extended**
- 14-33-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-02: Still observed **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-10: Still observed **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-14: Still observed **Time Extended**
- 36-27-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-02: Still observed **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-10: Still observed **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-14: Still observed **Time Extended**
Inspection Date: 2/14/2025
- 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed filter soiled.
- 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
- 14-33-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Repeat Violation
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed eggs rolls (51F - Cold Holding); chicken wings (50F - Cold Holding); for less than 4 hours as per operator, operator replaced in another reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
Inspection Date: 1/10/2025
- 22-20-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-02: Still observed **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-10: Still observed **Time Extended**
- 36-37-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-02: Still observed **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-10: Still observed **Time Extended**
- 36-34-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-02: Still observed **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-10: Still observed **Time Extended**
- 36-17-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-02: Still observed **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-10: Still observed **Time Extended**
- 36-24-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-02: Still observed **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-10: Still observed **Time Extended**
- 14-33-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-02: Still observed **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-10: Still observed **Time Extended**
- 36-27-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-02: Still observed **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-10: Still observed **Time Extended**
- 53A-03-7:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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/ Cuong Nguyen expired on 10/18/24. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-02: At the time of callback inspection no manager certificate provided. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-10: Still observed **Time Extended**
Inspection Date: 11/2/2024
- 22-20-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-02: Still observed **Time Extended**
- 36-37-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-02: Still observed **Time Extended**
- 36-34-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-02: Still observed **Time Extended**
- 36-17-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-02: Still observed **Time Extended**
- 36-24-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-02: Still observed **Time Extended**
- 14-33-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-02: Still observed **Time Extended**
- 36-27-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-02: Still observed **Time Extended**
- 53A-03-7:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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/ Cuong Nguyen expired on 10/18/24. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-02: At the time of callback inspection no manager certificate provided. **Time Extended**
Inspection Date: 11/1/2024
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Warning
- 36-37-5:Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Repeat Violation Warning
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Warning
- 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed cellular phone above open prep reach in cooler. Warning
- 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Warning
- 36-17-5:Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Warning
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed box of noodles on the floor. Warning
- 36-24-5:Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Warning
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup iwalk-in freezer. Warning
- 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Warning
- 14-33-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Warning
- 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Repeat Violation Warning
- 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Warning
- 03D-02-5:High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed white rice (55/49F - Cooling); chicken broth (58/55F - Cooling) was cooked from the day before as per operator. Warning
- 35A-04-4:High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed 5 rodent droppings underneath of the preparation table. Warning
- 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed white rice (55/49F - Cooling); chicken broth (58/55F - Cooling) was cooked from the day before as per operator Warning
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed white rice (66F - Cold Holding) on top of preparation table,for less than 4 hours as per operator. Operator placed inside reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** 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/ Cuong Nguyen expired on 10/18/24. Warning
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Warning
Inspection Date: 4/30/2024
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8542286
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
- 36-37-5:Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.
- 36-32-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair.
- 14-33-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
- 38-04-4:Basic - Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in walk-in cooler.
- 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.
Inspection Date: 11/21/2023
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8541808
- 36-32-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-21: Still observed **Time Extended**
- 36-17-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-21: Still observed **Time Extended**
- 14-69-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in walk in freezer. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-21: Still observed **Time Extended**
- 14-17-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-21: Still observed **Time Extended**
- 42-01-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-21: Still observed **Time Extended**
- 50-17-3:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-21: Still observed. **Time Extended**
Inspection Date: 11/1/2023
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8347722
- 36-32-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Warning
- 36-17-5:Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Warning
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in walk in freezer. Warning
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed filter soiled, drain floor soiled. Repeat Violation Warning
- 14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Warning
- 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Warning
- 22-41-4:High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed dishwasher machine with sanitation solutions of 0 ppm. Operator set up the three compartment sink with chlorine sanitation solutions of 100 ppm. Warning
- 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Warning
- 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. Warning
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Warning
- 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. Warning
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Contact Information
Phone: (786) 615-2045
Website: https://greenpapayafla.com/
Google Rating
★★★★☆ (4.0/5)
(421 reviews)Price Level
$$
Opening Hours
Monday:Closed
Tuesday:12:00 – 10:00 PM
Wednesday:12:00 – 10:00 PM
Thursday:12:00 – 10:00 PM
Friday:12:00 – 10:30 PM
Saturday:12:00 – 10:30 PM
Sunday:2:00 – 9:30 PM
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Lunch
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Dine-in
Wheelchair Accessible
Last Enriched At: 5/14/2025
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