LA PALMA RESTAURANT
6091 SW 8 ST · MIAMI · Dade County · FL 33144
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Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
13 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 2
35A-02-6High Priority – Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed in the warewash area: approximately 8+ small live flying insects flying around the hand washing sink and prep table, 2 live small flying insects resting on a table with a trash receptacle attached underneath by the walk in cooler, 4 live small insects flying by the walk in shelf with seasonings, approximately 8+ live flying insects flying around a shelf by the microwave at the coffee/drink station, and 3 live flying insects by the mop sink
28-26-5High Priority – Sewage/wastewater backing up through floor drains. Observed in the kitchen nearby the main cookline by the prep sink: sewage backing up from the floor drain after washing hands at the hand washing sink. Observed plumber arrived, the drains are working properly no back up sewage/wastewater on the floor. **Corrected On-Site**
Intermediate 6
11-07-5Intermediate – 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. Discussed with e Big 6 foodborne illnesses with the operator and provided the handout for the Big 6 to the operator. **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade, ware wash area.
53A-05-6Intermediate – No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. Observed 7 employees working at the time of the inspection, with no current active person in charge.
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand washing sink in front of the fry station. **Corrected On-Site**
51-16-7Intermediate – No plan review submitted and approved – renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. Observed on the second floor a walk in cooler and walk in freezer with food stored inside for the customers. Did not observe the walk in cooler and walk in freezer on the approved plans.
53B-02-5Intermediate – No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. As per operator, all employees Iris, Claudia, Luisa, Molina, Armando, Dalgis , Raul, Tito, Miguel, Jose, Sanchez, Valdez, Juan, and Armando
Basic 5
24-06-4Basic – Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. Observed in the ware wash area: clean inverted pans stored on a soiled shelf, bottom shelf of the prep table. Observed operator place all pans inside the three compartment sink and cleaned the bottom shelf. **Corrective Action Taken**
36-22-4Basic – Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed in the kitchen nearby the main cookline by the prep sink: standing sewage backing up on the floor around the floor drain. Observed the floor clean, no standing water. **Corrected On-Site**
36-73-4Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Entire kitchen.
22-08-4Basic – Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed in the kitchen, by the steam table. **Repeat Violation**
36-27-5Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. All walls in the kitchen and ware wash area.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 8:56 AM.
Violation category totals
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Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.