Paco's Way in Miami Springs

Last inspected:

45 Curtiss Parkway, Miami Springs, FL 33166
Overview

Paco's Way in Miami Springs has been inspected 24 times since 2016, accumulating 152 violations—averaging 6.3 per inspection, 21 percent above the Florida statewide average of 5.2. The facility has not experienced an emergency closure. High-priority violations have been cited across multiple inspections, including handwashing and hand/arm washing violations appearing in at least 4 inspections, employee health policy violations in 2 inspections, and improper chemical storage in at least 2 inspections. The facility received a Warning Issued disposition in November 2025 after 6 violations were found, including 2 intermediate-level findings. The most recent inspection on March 31, 2026 documented 12 violations with 1 intermediate and 5 basic-level findings and was completed with no further action required.

Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.

24Inspections
152Violations
0Closures

Last inspected DBPR:

Paco's Way in Miami Springs: Comparison to Miami-Dade County Averages

This Facility 6.3 violations / inspection 6.3 violations per inspection
Miami-Dade County Avg 6.7 violations / inspection 6.7 county average
This Facility 0 emergency closures 0 closures
Miami-Dade County Avg 0.13 closures / facility 0.13 county average

Paco's Way in Miami Springs: Full Inspection History — DBPR (24)

— 3 inspections7 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending

Basic Violations

— 2 inspections6 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Warning Issued

Intermediate Violations

Basic Violations

— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections7 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections8 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections12 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections17 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections9 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 4 inspections26 violations · 21 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 1 inspection8 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 1 inspection0 violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— 2 inspections15 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 13 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued

Paco's Way in Miami Springs: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Paco's Way in Miami Springs last inspected?
Paco's Way in Miami Springs was last inspected by Florida DBPR on March 31, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
What are the most common violations at Paco's Way in Miami Springs?
The most frequently cited violations at Paco's Way in Miami Springs are: Proper hand/arm washing, Food contact surfaces, Consumer advisory.
How many health inspections has Paco's Way in Miami Springs had?
Paco's Way in Miami Springs has had 24 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 6.3 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
What did the most recent inspection of Paco's Way in Miami Springs find?
Paco's Way in Miami Springs was most recently inspected on March 31, 2026 with 6 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
Has Paco's Way in Miami Springs ever been shut down?
No, Paco's Way in Miami Springs has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
What does Florida violation V11 (Food in good condition) mean?
Violation 11 (Food in good condition) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/11.
What does Florida violation V12 (Shell stock requirements) mean?
Violation 12 (Shell stock requirements) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/12.
What does Florida violation V13 (Parasite destruction) mean?
Violation 13 (Parasite destruction) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/13.

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