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PACO'S WAY

PACO'S WAY located in MIAMI SPRINGS has undergone 8 health department inspections, achieving a 3.9/5 overall safety rating. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.

Last inspection: 2 weeks ago · 8 reports on file

45 Curtiss Parkway
Florida, 33166
Miami-Dade County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★★½☆ (3.9/5)
Based on 8 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

3/31/2026· 2w ago

Visit ID: 13568305

Met Inspection Standards

1 int, 5 basic

  • 36-36-4:Basic - Ceiling tile missing. By three compartment sink.
  • 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
  • 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee preparing food with no hair restraint
  • 21-04-4:Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
  • 12B-13-4: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
  • 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. Provided form to operator Corrected On-Site

1/6/2026· 3mo ago

Visit ID: 13606557

Met Inspection Standards
  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

1/5/2026· 3mo ago

Visit ID: 13568165

Follow-up Inspection Required

1 int

  • 53A-01-7: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**

11/4/2025· 5mo ago

Visit ID: 10918776

Follow-up Inspection Required

2 int

  • 31A-11-4: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:Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Warning

4/1/2025· 1y ago

Visit ID: 10704697

Met Inspection Standards

4 basic

  • 08B-38-4: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: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:Basic - Light not functioning. Observed inside dry storage.
  • 21-12-4: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

10/25/2024· 1y 5mo ago

5 basic

  • 08B-38-4: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: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: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: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: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

5/10/2024· 1y 11mo ago

Visit ID: 8547052

Met Inspection Standards

1 high, 2 basic

  • 14-01-5: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: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
  • 14-31-5: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

11/7/2023· 2y 5mo ago

Visit ID: 8347349

Met Inspection Standards

1 high, 1 int, 2 basic

  • 24-05-4: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:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed oil plastic container stored on dry storage floor. Operator removed it from floor. Corrected On-Site
  • 08A-05-6: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: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

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Contact Information

Google Rating

★★★★½ (4.6/5)
(1,141 reviews)

Price Level

$$

Opening Hours

Monday:11:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Tuesday:11:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Wednesday:11:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Thursday:11:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Friday:11:00 AM – 12:00 AM
Saturday:12:00 PM – 12:00 AM
Sunday:12:00 – 10:00 PM
✓ Currently Open

Features

✓ Restaurant

Restaurant Features

Serves Beer
Serves Wine
Lunch
Dinner
Takeout
Delivery
Dine-in
Wheelchair Accessible
Last Enriched At: 5/14/2025

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