Three Lakes, Miami-Dade County

PAO PAO FAST FOOD

12039 SW 132 CT BAY 11, Three Lakes, FL 33186

FoodSeating
Latest violations
14
4 High Priority
Feb 27, 2026
City
Three Lakes
County
Miami-Dade
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
13

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.

Feb 27, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 4Basic: 6Total: 14

12A-07-5

Detail 24403310

High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee clean dirty dishes with gloves on and then proceed to engage in food preparation without changing gloves and washing hands. Operator was trained on proper procedure.

22-45-4

Detail 24403311

High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed at three compartment sink employee fail to sanitize clean plates after rinsing.

14-31-5

Detail 24403312

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed raw beef stored in non food grade bags in chest freezer to the left of dry storage shelf. Operator removed beef from bags. Corrected On-Site

08A-20-5

Detail 24403317

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken stored above raw beef in reach in cooler across from steam table in kitchen area. Operator stored raw chicken below beef. Corrected On-Site

31A-09-4

Detail 24403316

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed to the right of three compartment sink hand wash sink blocked by reach in cooler unit. Operator moved reach in cooler unit. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

31A-11-4

Detail 24403313

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand wash sink at front counter with dirty water pitcher inside. Employee removed water pitcher.

02C-02-5

Detail 24403308

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed at reach in cooler across from steam table cooked white rice and black beans, cooked red beans, and chicken soup, as per operator prepared and held longer than 24 hours. Repeat Violation

53B-14-5

Detail 24403309

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 Monica as per operator hired more than 60 days without proof of employee training.

36-34-5

Detail 24403315

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles soiled throughout kitchen area Repeat Violation

12B-07-4

Detail 24403306

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed personal drink on preparation table at front counter in next to coffee maker. Employee removed drink from counter. Corrected On-Site

40-06-5

Detail 24403307

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee phone stored on shelf above preparation table across from steam table. Employee removed personal phone from shelf. Corrected On-Site

14-11-5

Detail 24403305

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed cold water faucet at hand wash sink to the right of three compartment sink in disrepair.

08B-38-4

Detail 24403314

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed box of oil stored on floor across from reach in cooler to the the left of preparation table.

36-50-4

Detail 24403318

Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed hood system with grease accumulation above cook line at kitchen area.

Oct 7, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Intermediate: 3Basic: 4Total: 7

31A-10-4

Detail 24096714

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Equipment drain line draining into handwash sink. Observed at front counter hand sink, A/C line draining into hand wash sink. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-07: At time of callback inspection still observed. Time Extended

31A-09-4

Detail 24096713

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed reach in cooler prep table stored in front of hand washing sink in kitchen area. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-07: At time of callback inspection still observed cooler in front of hand wash sink. Time Extended

02C-02-5

Detail 24096718

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed at standing reach in cool in kitchen area containers of portioned chicken soup not date marked. As per operator from the day before, operator began to place date labels. Corrective Action Taken Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-07: At time callback inspection, still observed some items, not date marked. Operator began to place date labels onto items. Time Extended Corrective Action Taken

36-34-5

Detail 24096716

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed throughout kitchen area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-07: Time Extended

14-69-4

Detail 24096715

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed at lobby reach in ice cream freezer. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-07: Time Extended

23-03-4

Detail 24096717

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled with grease build up. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-07: Time Extended

42-01-4

Detail 24096712

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Operator stored properly. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-07: Time Extended

Aug 5, 2025

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 4Basic: 4Total: 9

08A-05-6

Detail 23931053

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed at white chest reach in freezer in kitchen area, raw chicken and beef stored over ready to eat precooked chicken wings and fries. Operator removed and began to store items correctly. Corrective Action Taken Warning

31A-10-4

Detail 23931057

Intermediate - Equipment drain line draining into handwash sink. Observed at front counter hand sink, A/C line draining into hand wash sink. Warning

31A-09-4

Detail 23931060

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed reach in cooler prep table stored in front of hand washing sink in kitchen area. Repeat Violation Warning

02C-02-5

Detail 23931055

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed at standing reach in cool in kitchen area containers of portioned chicken soup not date marked. As per operator from the day before, operator began to place date labels. Corrective Action Taken Warning

53B-05-5

Detail 23931058

Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed expired for only certified employee, Carolina Cabrera 5/25/2025 FRLA. Warning

36-34-5

Detail 23931054

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed throughout kitchen area. Warning

14-69-4

Detail 23931056

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed at lobby reach in ice cream freezer. Repeat Violation Warning

23-03-4

Detail 23931061

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled with grease build up. Warning

42-01-4

Detail 23931059

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Operator stored properly. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning

Feb 6, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Intermediate: 1Basic: 4Total: 5

31A-09-4

Detail 23535069

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed reach in cooler prep table stored in front of hand washing sink in kitchen area. Operator moved during inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-06: At time of callback inspection still observed operator moved during callback. Time Extended Corrected On-Site

36-32-5

Detail 23535072

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed throughout kitchen area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-06: At time of callback inspection still observed. Time Extended

14-69-4

Detail 23535070

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in white chest reach in cooler in dry storage area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-06: At time of callback inspection still observed. Time Extended

10-17-4

Detail 23535071

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use tong/tongs stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed at front counter hotbox. Operator removed tongs during inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-06: At time of callback inspection still observed operator placed into container during inspection. Time Extended Corrected On-Site

21-12-4

Detail 23535073

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed multiple wet wiping clothes throughout kitchen area not stored in sanitizing solution. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-06: At time of callback inspection still observed. Time Extended

Jan 31, 2025

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 10Total: 12

03A-02-5

Detail 23520572

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Reach in cooler; sliced tomatoes (48F - Cold Holding); raw bacon (50F - Cold Holding); sliced ham (50F - Cold Holding); shredded cheese (46F - Cold Holding); shredded lettuce (47F - Cold Holding) in top reach in cooler preparation table. As per operator for 2 hours. Inspector advised operator to place ice bags in cooler. Repeat Violation Warning

31A-09-4

Detail 23520564

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed reach in cooler prep table stored in front of hand washing sink in kitchen area. Operator moved during inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning

14-01-5

Detail 23520566

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed in container of corn at top reach in cooler on preparation table. Warning

36-32-5

Detail 23520568

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed throughout kitchen area. Warning

24-07-4

Detail 23520570

Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Observed multiple clean pots and pans on top of standing reach in cooler across from fryer not stored properly. Operator inverted the pots and pans. Corrected On-Site Warning

12B-07-4

Detail 23520571

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee water bottle stored on preparation table across from fryer. Repeat Violation Warning

08B-38-4

Detail 23520574

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed water bottles stored on the floor next to back exit door. Operator stored bottles properly. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning

14-69-4

Detail 23520573

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in white chest reach in cooler in dry storage area. Warning

10-17-4

Detail 23520569

Basic - In-use tong/tongs stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed at front counter hotbox. Operator removed tongs during inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning

06-01-5

Detail 23520565

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw beef (frozen) being stored to thaw at ambient temperature. Operator moved raw beef to reach in cooler. Corrected On-Site Warning

42-01-4

Detail 23520567

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Operator stored properly. Warning

21-12-4

Detail 23520575

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed multiple wet wiping clothes throughout kitchen area not stored in sanitizing solution. Warning

Aug 23, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 3Basic: 3Total: 10

08A-08-5

Detail 23092675

High Priority - Raw animal food stored in same container as ready-to-eat food. Observed raw bacon stored on the same container with Ham at reach in cooler. Operator separated the products. Corrected On-Site

08A-02-6

Detail 23092674

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw pork stored over French fries at white chest reach in freezer. Operator moved the raw pork to another reach in freezer. Corrected On-Site

03A-03-5

Detail 23092681

High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Observed two boxes of shell eggs stored on floor at ambient temperature 78°F at hallway. As per operator for three hours. Operator moved the shell eggs to the reach in cooler for rapid cooling. Corrective Action Taken

03A-02-5

Detail 23092679

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Ham (50 F - Cold Holding) at reach in cooler precipitation area. As per operator for less than one hour. Operator moved the ham to the bottom part of the reach in cooler for rapid cooling. Corrective Action Taken

31A-10-4

Detail 23092680

Intermediate - Equipment drain line draining into handwash sink. Observed AC drain line draining into handwash sink front counter.

31A-09-4

Detail 23092673

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand wash sink blocked by reach in cooler preparation area. The cooler was moved. Corrected On-Site

02C-02-5

Detail 23092678

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed mushroom sauce not properly date marked at standing reach in cooler. As per operator was made two day ago. Operator date marked the product. Corrected On-Site

12B-07-4

Detail 23092677

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed an open can of soda at preparation table. Operator discarded the can of soda. Corrected On-Site

08B-38-4

Detail 23092676

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed a box of shell eggs stored on floor at the hallway. And observed oil container stored on floor behind fryers. Operator moved the shell eggs to reach in cooler. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation

05-09-4

Detail 23092672

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit located at preparation area. Operator provided the thermometer. Corrected On-Site

Jan 30, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Dec 6, 2023

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 6

50-17-3

Detail 22491928

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Admin Complaint

08A-17-6

Detail 22491925

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 stored above potato fries located in the chest reach in freezer. Repeat Violation Warning

11-26-1

Detail 22491929

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

13-03-4

Detail 22491926

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed at the cookline. Corrected On-Site Warning

08B-38-4

Detail 22491927

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cases of canned sodas stored on the dry storage floor. Corrected On-Site Warning

02D-01-5

Detail 22491930

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed for the squeeze bottles containing sauces, prep unit. Repeat Violation Warning

Jul 13, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 4Total: 6

08A-02-6

Detail 22118990

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw portioned chicken,beef stored with ice located in the chest freezer,frontline. Observed raw shell eggs,raw portioned beef stored above sauces located in the reach in cooler by the back door. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

31A-09-4

Detail 22118987

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed empty squeeze bottles stored in the hand wash sink,kitchen. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

36-34-5

Detail 22118989

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed in the kitchen. Repeat Violation

35B-01-4

Detail 22118988

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at the back door.

14-69-4

Detail 22118991

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed for the chest freezer.

02D-01-5

Detail 22118992

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed for the bulk rice bin. Corrected On-Site

Jan 19, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 2Basic: 4Total: 8

08A-02-6

Detail 21708123

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed ice stored beside raw meats located in the standing reach in freezer. Corrected On-Site

08A-20-5

Detail 21708118

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken stored with raw beef located in the reach in cooler,standing unit. Corrected On-Site

31A-09-4

Detail 21708124

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed various utensils stored in the kitchen unit. Corrected On-Site

31B-02-4

Detail 21708125

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at the front counter. Corrected On-Site

36-36-4

Detail 21708119

Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed in the kitchen.

36-34-5

Detail 21708121

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles soiled,kitchen, prep area.

08B-38-4

Detail 21708120

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cases of plastic bottled drinking water stored on the floor by the front counter. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

22-08-4

Detail 21708122

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of oven soiled with accumulation encrusted grease, cookline..

Jul 5, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 2Total: 4

27-06-4

Detail 21166655

Intermediate - No hot running water at hand wash sink in unisex bathroom. Operator turned on valve. Corrected On-Site

31B-06-4

Detail 21166657

Intermediate - Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. Observed at unit located in the kitchen. Corrected On-Site

08B-38-4

Detail 21166654

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed bag containing raw rice stored on the floor by the back door. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

10-20-4

Detail 21166656

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed at the fryers. Corrected On-Site

Oct 28, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 4Total: 6

08A-02-6

Detail 20622542

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw shell eggs above sauces located in the reach in cooler by the back door. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

31A-09-4

Detail 20622540

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed kitchen unit blocked by reach in cooler. Corrected On-Site

36-34-5

Detail 20622541

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed in the passage way above dry storage.

35B-01-4

Detail 20622538

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.

08B-38-4

Detail 20622539

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed jug containing cooking oil stored on kitchen floor. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

36-50-4

Detail 20622537

Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed hood soiled with accumulation of grease.

Jul 6, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Basic: 5Total: 7

08A-05-6

Detail 20319193

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food, observed raw shell eggs above butter located in the sliding door reach in cooler. Corrected On-Site

08A-17-6

Detail 20319194

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 swai fillets above tequenos located in the 2 door reach in freezer. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

36-32-5

Detail 20319195

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair, observed in the passage way.

13-03-4

Detail 20319191

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation, observed employee preparing raw chicken without hair restraint. Corrected On-Site

08B-38-4

Detail 20319197

Basic - Food stored on floor,observed case of canned sodas at the front counter, observed jug containing cooking oil on the dry storage floor.Corrected On-Site Corrected On-Site

21-04-4

Detail 20319196

Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board, observed in the kitchen. Corrected On-Site

02D-01-5

Detail 20319192

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name , observed squeeze bottles containing sauces in the prep reach in cooler. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation