Pao in Miami

Last inspected:

3201 Collins Avenue, Miami, FL 33140
Overview

PAO, a 186-seat food service establishment in Miami, has accumulated 117 violations across 22 inspections, averaging 5.3 violations per inspection—consistent with the Florida statewide average. The facility has not been emergency-closed. High-priority violations have appeared sporadically but include employee health policy issues (cited in at least 3 inspections), handwashing procedure violations, proper cooking temperature failures, and chemical storage deficiencies. Management awareness violations were documented in at least 4 inspections between 2022 and 2023, suggesting recurring systemic compliance gaps. Fire safety violations were cited in December 2022 and November 2020 for missing boiler insurance inspector reports and certificates. The most recent inspection on February 27, 2026 resulted in "Inspection Completed - No Further Action" with 6 violations noted, including multiple employee health policy and consumer advisory violations.

Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.

22Inspections
117Violations
0Closures
2Fire

Last inspected DBPR:

Pao in Miami: Comparison to Miami-Dade County Averages

This Facility 5.3 violations / inspection 5.3 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

Pao in Miami: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (2)

— 1 fire violation

— Routine - Food · 48-01-5 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Inspector Observation: No current insurance inspector boiler report or boiler certificate available for boiler. For reporting purposes only. As per Engineer department, the inspection was conducted already, but the certificates are not on premises yet.
— 1 fire violation

— Routine - Food · 48-01-5 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Inspector Observation: No current insurance inspector boiler report or boiler certificate available for boiler. For reporting purposes only. Boiler certificates are expired since 9/14/2020.

Pao in Miami: Full Inspection History — DBPR (22)

— 1 inspection2 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

— 2 inspections4 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— 2 inspections11 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections9 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections9 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

Basic Violations

— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections13 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections24 violations · 13 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 14 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 3 inspections10 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections7 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections8 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 1 inspection5 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Pao in Miami: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Pao in Miami last inspected?
Pao in Miami was last inspected by Florida DBPR on February 27, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
What are the most common violations at Pao in Miami?
The most frequently cited violations at Pao in Miami are: Proper cooking temps, Toxic substance control, Management awareness.
How many health inspections has Pao in Miami had?
Pao in Miami has had 22 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 5.3 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
What did the most recent inspection of Pao in Miami find?
Pao in Miami was most recently inspected on February 27, 2026 with 2 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
Has Pao in Miami ever been shut down?
No, Pao in Miami has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
What does Florida violation V02 (Employee health policy) mean?
Violation 02 (Employee health policy) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/02.
What does Florida violation V22 (Consumer advisory) mean?
Violation 22 (Consumer advisory) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/22.
Has Pao in Miami had any fire safety violations?
Yes, Pao in Miami has 2 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.

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