A Family - Palapa
41 SE 5 St CU3, Miami, FL 33131 · Permanent Food Service · License 2332624
What drove the grade
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.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Sep 30 routine inspection5 intermediate (1 fixed on the spot, 2 repeats), 10 basic (6 repeats); basic violations cost 12 at most-28
- Safety score72
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 1 visitRoutine inspection
- First visitSep 30, 2026 No follow-up needed
Met the state's inspection standards; the inspector didn't need to come back. Any violations cited still count toward the grade.
15 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
Intermediate5
Code 05, Thermometers provided and accurate: No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
Code 11, Employee health: 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.
Repeat violation
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.
Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
Observed plastic cups utensils inside employee handwashing sink front service area.
Repeat violation
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
Fixed on the spot
Basic10
Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor.
Observed containers of water and kitchen floor.
Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Repeat violation
Code 16, Dishwashing facilities and test kits: Accumulation of debris in three-compartment sink.
Repeat violation
Code 21, Wiping cloths and linens: Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean.
Repeat violation
Soiled dry wiping cloth in use.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
Observed kitchen oven soil throughout inside.
Repeat violation
Code 24, Clean equipment storage and air drying: Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
Fixed on the spotRepeat violation
Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris.
Observed loose food debris around kitchen floor underneath kitchen, equipment, and throughout kitchen corners.
Code 42, Premises and cleaning equipment: Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Repeat violation
Reading this report
Priority levels
- High priority The problems most likely to make someone sick directly.
- Intermediate Could lead to a high-priority problem if not fixed.
- Basic Best practices and general upkeep.
Terms in the inspectors’ reports
- Nonfood-contact surface
- Surfaces food doesn’t touch, such as the outsides of equipment, handles and door gaskets.