GREEN PAPAYA VIETNAMESE CUISINE

Name: GREEN PAPAYA VIETNAMESE CUISINE
Address: 16893 NW 67 AVE, MIAMI LAKES, FL, 33015, US
Rating: 43.2

16893 NW 67 AVE, MIAMI LAKES, FL 33015

License #2330971

🍜 Thai/Vietnamese ℹ️

43.2 Grade F / 100

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Latest inspection

February 6, 2026 · 15 findings · 0 critical

Routine - Food

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GREEN PAPAYA VIETNAMESE CUISINE in MIAMI LAKES currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 43.2 out of 100 — an F grade — a serious pattern of repeat or critical violations. This restaurant has been inspected 11 times from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on February 6, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 110 total violations — 9 critical, 10 major, 91 minor.

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The latest inspection on February 6, 2026 shows 15 observation rows: no critical rows, 2 major, and 13 minor.

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Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
[22-20-5] Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
[16-21-4] Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
[23-24-4] Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles.
[36-37-5] Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.
[36-32-5] Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair.
[36-34-5] Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
[50-09-4] Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
[36-17-5] Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair.
[10-20-4] In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Operator removed it.
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Filter soiled.
[14-33-4] Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Double door reach in cooler soiled.
[36-27-5] Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.
[02D-01-5] Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Salt, sugar and msg container with no label.
[11-07-5] Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items.
[31B-02-4] No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.

Disposition: Emergency order recommended
[22-20-5] Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
[36-37-5] Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.
[36-34-5] Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
[40-06-5] Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed cellular phone above open prep reach in cooler.
[36-73-4] Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris.
[36-17-5] Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair.
[08B-38-4] Food stored on floor. Observed box of noodles on the floor.
[36-24-5] Hole in or other damage to wall.
[14-69-4] Ice buildup iwalk-in freezer.
[22-16-4] Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
[14-33-4] Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
[36-27-5] Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.
[42-01-4] Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
[03D-02-5] Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed white rice (55/49F - Cooling); chicken broth (58/55F - Cooling) was cooked from the day before as per operator.
[35A-04-4] Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed 5 rodent droppings underneath of the preparation table.
[01B-02-5] Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed white rice (55/49F - Cooling); chicken broth (58/55F - Cooling) was cooked from the day before as per operator
[03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed white rice (66F - Cold Holding) on top of preparation table,for less than 4 hours as per operator. Operator placed inside reach in cooler.
[53A-03-7] Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Cuong Nguyen expired on 10/18/24.
[22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.