Papos
Last inspected: Apr 15, 2026
78
Score
Papos appears in inspection records seven times, starting in 2022. The most recent visit was on Apr 15, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.
Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around three violations across recent inspections versus roughly six violations before.
When inspectors have written things up, “no chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer” has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.
Compared to the broader Hialeah restaurant scene, this is about average. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 15, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed cook put gloves on without washing his hands, and started to cook. Operator coached employee on proper hand washing and gloves use. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-07-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cooking oil stored on the floor. Operator stored cooking oil six inches above above the floor. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Operator removed old labels, and placed containers to wash again. **Corrected On-Site**
16-46-4
78
Sep 26, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cut tomatoes (46F - Cold Holding); cut lettuce (48F - Cold Holding) on container on top of preparation table, according to manager placed on ice 1 hour ago. Operator placed food containers inside reach in cooler for rapid chill. Second temperature 30 minutes after, cut tomatoes (42F - Cold Holding); cut lettuce (42F - Cold Holding) **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Repeat Violation**
16-37-1
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle with degreaser no labeled. Operator labeled bottle. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cooking oil container stored on the kitchen floor. Operator stored oil container six inches above the floor. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
67
Apr 16, 2025
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine test kit available.
16-37-1
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
42-01-4
86
Feb 28, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Employee provided soap. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs stored on oven door ha at kitchen.
10-20-4
Basic - Self-closing device on bathroom door disconnected/broken. Observed in women bathroom.
32-17-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Employee replaced wiping cloths with clean ones. **Corrected On-Site**
21-09-4
78
Sep 27, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
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.
11-27-4
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.
11-26-1
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed at kitchen towel under cu board
21-04-4
Basic - Self-closing device on bathroom door disconnected/broken. Observed on women bathroom.
32-17-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. O on top of pre table.
21-12-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed trays and bowls no y inverted. Employee inverted trays and bowls. **Corrected On-Site**
24-05-4
67
Apr 5, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired 10/01/2022. **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken container stored over raw fish container inside reach in cooler. Manager stored chicken on bottom shelf under raw fish. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08A-20-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed plastic container stored in hand wash sink. Manager put plastic container inside 3 compartment sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
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.
11-26-1
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Manager provided paper towels. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-03-4
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.
11-27-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Manager removed tongs from oven door handles. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-20-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. **Repeat Violation**
10-08-5
45
Jul 14, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 major violations. 14 minor violations.
View 20 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken over raw pork inside standing cooler in the kitchen area.
08A-20-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed plastic container stored inside hand washing sink in the kitchen area. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine test kit
16-37-1
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Located by front counter. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
05-08-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked lentils soup stored inside make table cooler not dated. As per operator cooked lentils soup was prepared yesterday morning.
02C-02-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Cooler gasket soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Located inside mens bathroom.
36-36-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employees drink store on top of prep table in the kitchen area.
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed employee drinking water in the kitchen area.
12B-02-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed white chest freezer gasket torn in.
14-11-5
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Located by the 3 compartment sink.
36-17-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Small white freezer by front counter.
14-69-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. **Corrected On-Site**
10-08-5
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
10-20-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
51-13-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Located by front counter and women bathroom.
31B-04-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed interior of standing cooler soiled.
22-16-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
42-01-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Papos last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Papos on file is from Apr 15, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Papos?
Across the inspection record, “no chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Papos.
How does Papos compare to other restaurants in Hialeah?
Papos most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is about the same as the Hialeah average of 76.
Has Papos' inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Papos have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Papos means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Papos inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Papos is inspected around two times per year on average.
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