TAPELIA
551 LINCOLN RD · MIAMI BEACH · Dade County · FL 33139
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
19 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 3
03D-02-5High Priority – Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed cooked chicken (56F – Cooling). As per the cook it was cooked yesterday.
01B-02-5High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed cooked chicken (56F – Cooling). As per the cook it was cooked yesterday.
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. empanadas (52F – Cold Holding); cheese (52F – Cold Holding). As per the manager the items were put in that cooler approximately one hour ago. The manager moved the items to a different cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
Intermediate 4
02A-04-4Intermediate – 'Consumer advisory for raw or undercooked oysters not posted/provided in a conspicuous location. Observed the consumer advisory has faded. Firm provided via email. The manager printed it and posted it. **Corrected On-Site**
01C-05-4Intermediate – Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment. **Repeat Violation**
01C-03-4Intermediate – Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at the drink station. **Repeat Violation**
Basic 12
22-20-5Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
36-37-5Basic – Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed a few tiles in the kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
36-36-4Basic – Ceiling tile missing. Observed in the kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed in the kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
10-14-5Basic – Ice bucket stored not inverted between uses. The manager inverted the buckets. **Corrected On-Site**
10-08-5Basic – Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed a stainless steel cup in the ice at the drink station. The manager removed it. **Corrected On-Site**
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed a fan soiled in the kitchen. Observed the reach in coolers gaskets soiled throughout the kitchen. Observed the walk-in cooler fan guards soiled. **Repeat Violation**
14-33-4Basic – Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in the glass door reach in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
14-17-4Basic – Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in the walk-in drink cooler.
36-27-5Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed in the kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
02D-01-5Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed several plastic squeeze bottles at the cook line not labeled.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 30, 2026 1:52 PM.
Violation category totals
3 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
3 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
4 observation(s)
Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.