Paolo Fontanot Bakery & Cafe in Miami
488 Ne 18 St Cu1 & Cu2, Miami, FL 33132
Paolo Fontanot Bakery & Cafe in Miami has been inspected 13 times since 2021, accumulating 74 violations—an average of 5.7 per inspection, slightly above the Florida statewide average of 5.2. The facility has never been emergency-closed. Employee health policy violations appeared in 5 of the last 6 inspections, including the most recent on August 18, 2025. Food quality and condition violations were cited repeatedly across the inspection record, as were parasite destruction and food contact surface violations. A Warning was issued on February 6, 2024, and again on November 15, 2022, signaling formal escalation. The most recent inspection on August 18, 2025 documented 18 violations and was completed with no further action required.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Last inspected DBPR: August 18, 2025
Paolo Fontanot Bakery & Cafe in Miami: Comparison to Miami-Dade County Averages
Paolo Fontanot Bakery & Cafe in Miami: Full Inspection History — DBPR (13)
— 2 inspections15 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections18 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 1 inspection2 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— 1 inspection6 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
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Basic Violations
— 2 inspections10 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 4 inspections13 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
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Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Basic Violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
Paolo Fontanot Bakery & Cafe in Miami: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Paolo Fontanot Bakery & Cafe in Miami last inspected?
- Paolo Fontanot Bakery & Cafe in Miami was last inspected by Florida DBPR on August 18, 2025. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Paolo Fontanot Bakery & Cafe in Miami?
- The most frequently cited violations at Paolo Fontanot Bakery & Cafe in Miami are: Food in good condition, Clean multi-use utensils, Employee health policy.
- How many health inspections has Paolo Fontanot Bakery & Cafe in Miami had?
- Paolo Fontanot Bakery & Cafe in Miami has had 13 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 5.7 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Paolo Fontanot Bakery & Cafe in Miami find?
- Paolo Fontanot Bakery & Cafe in Miami was most recently inspected on August 18, 2025 with 7 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Paolo Fontanot Bakery & Cafe in Miami ever been shut down?
- No, Paolo Fontanot Bakery & Cafe 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 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.
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Editorial Standards & Data Oversight
Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).
Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.
Disclaimer: All data reflects official state records at time of publication. Facilities may have since corrected cited violations, resolved enforcement actions, or changed ownership.
Editor: All content reviewed and verified by Christopher F. Nesbitt, Sr., Nationally Registered EMT & BU-trained Paralegal.
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