A Family - Palapa
Last inspected: Mar 27, 2026
82
Score
Going back to 2022, A Family - Palapa has 10 inspections in the public record. The latest inspection on file is from Mar 27, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around nine violations compared to roughly 11 violations earlier on.
Looking across the full record, “wet wiping cloth not stored” is the recurring theme, flagged six times.
Restaurants in Miami average 74, so A Family - Palapa is doing better than most peers. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
2
Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 27, 2026
Complaint Full
2 major violations.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-27: **Time Extended**
11-27-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-27: **Time Extended**
11-26-1
82
Mar 26, 2026
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 11 minor violations.
View 17 violations
High Priority - Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed food employee touch customer luggage with bare hands and began preparing pastries, no hand wash. Coached employee on proper hand washing procedures. Employee washed hands. **Warning**
12A-29-4
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed kitchen employees don gloves, no hand wash. **Warning**
12A-07-5
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. **Warning**
11-26-1
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. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed kitchen utensils inside employee hand washing sink at front preparation area. Employees removed items. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Probe thermometer not used to ensure proper food temperatures of cooked time/temperature control for safety food. **Warning**
05-13-5
Basic - Accumulation of debris in three-compartment sink. **Warning**
16-07-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. **Warning**
24-05-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Most kitchen cutting boards. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-09-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee bags and backpacks stored on top of single service trays and on shelf where food is stored. Discussed with person in charge. **Warning**
40-06-5
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed containers of food stored on kitchen floor. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08B-47-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed kitchen oven with accumulation of old food particles. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed kitchen shelves with accumulation of food debris. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Unnecessary items on the premises. Establishment is a member of online application where traveling customers pay a fee to store luggage and other personal belongings. During complaint inspection observed customer luggage stored inside food preparation and food storage room containing oven, reach in freezer and dry food storage. **Admin Complaint**
33-31-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Warning**
42-01-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Warning**
21-12-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. **Warning**
21-09-4
29
Feb 20, 2026
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 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 - Food thermometer(s) not calibrated according to manufacturer's specifications.
05-07-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Walk in cooler door handle.
23-24-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
14-09-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed containers of liquid oil on kitchen floor.
08B-38-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Oven accumulation of food debris inside.
22-08-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed missing ambient thermometer to most kitchen coolers.
05-09-4
64
Aug 1, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 15 violations
High Priority - Employee touched face/hair and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Kitchen employees.
12A-25-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed Kitchen utensils, inside employee handwashing sink. **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Next to make line.
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
05-08-4
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. **Repeat Violation**
11-26-1
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Food Preparation area.
14-09-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employee wearing watches, while engaging in food production.
13-07-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed boxes of chicken on walk in cooler floor.
08B-38-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Front service cooler.
05-09-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Most reach in coolers throughout.
22-16-4
Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. **Repeat Violation**
21-10-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Repeat Violation**
21-12-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. **Repeat Violation**
21-09-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris in three-compartment sink.
16-07-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Walk in cooler.
23-24-4
35
Oct 3, 2024
Routine - Food
6 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Intermediate - Food thermometer(s) not calibrated according to manufacturer's specifications.
05-07-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed kitchen pans inside employee handwashing sink.
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
16-37-1
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 - Probe thermometer not used to ensure proper food temperatures of cooked time/temperature control for safety food.
05-13-5
Intermediate - Probe thermometer not used to ensure proper food temperatures.
05-10-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
24-05-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean.
21-09-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
21-12-4
Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use.
21-10-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed all kitchen door gaskets soiled.
23-03-4
43
Jul 17, 2024
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
39
Nov 15, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. **Repeat Violation**
29-42-4
Intermediate - 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. **Corrected On-Site**
11-07-5
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. **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
21-12-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soil door gasket throughout all kitchen coolers.
23-03-4
Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use.
21-10-4
61
Oct 16, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 4 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 17 violations
High Priority - Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. **Warning**
12A-10-4
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
29-42-4
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. 10-1-2023 **Warning**
50-17-3
Intermediate - 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. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
11-07-5
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Warning**
16-37-1
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. **Warning**
05-08-4
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
03F-10-5
Basic - Accumulation of debris in three-compartment sink. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
16-07-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Throughout kitchen area. **Warning**
36-73-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed boxes of Produce on walk in cooler floor. **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed no ambient thermometer inside most kitchen coolers. **Warning**
05-09-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed mold like substance to all kitchen RIC and walk in cooler. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Plumbing system improperly installed or repaired. Deli employee hand washing sink not Connected to plumbing system. What draining inside garbage can. **Warning**
29-07-5
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. All kitchen coolers throughout. **Warning**
22-16-4
Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. **Warning**
21-10-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
21-12-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. **Warning**
21-09-4
26
Nov 15, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
29-42-4
Intermediate - 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.
11-07-5
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Corrected On-Site**
16-37-1
Basic - Accumulation of debris in three-compartment sink.
16-07-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Walk-in cooler door, also observed mold like substance to walk-in cooler door gaskets.
23-24-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
24-05-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed bags of onions on kitchen floor next to walk-in cooler.
08B-38-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. No ambient thermometer inside most kitchen coolers throughout.
05-09-4
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed water Draining inside garbage can employee hand washing sink.
29-08-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
21-12-4
50
Jul 5, 2022
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Walk in cooler: raw shell eggs stored above unwashed bell peppers. Observed employee move the raw shell eggs to a reach in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-04-5
High Priority - Employee washed hands with cold water. Observed employees washing hands with cold water. Water running for two minutes at all hand washing sinks. Water temperature 77-80F. Observed no hot water in the entire establishment.
12A-19-4
Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed establishment offers seared tuna, salmon, ahi tuna bowl, and eggs any style, not identified on the digital menu at the front counter. Operator contacted the owner to have the menu updated. **Corrective Action Taken**
02B-01-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Ware wash area and by the front counter, bakery. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Observed establishment offers seared tuna, salmon, ahi tuna bowl, and eggs any style. Discussed and emailed the Consumer Advisory to the operator during the inspection. Operator printed and posted the sign by the menu.
02B-02-5
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed at the front counter( bakery) by the hand washing sink. Observed the employee mop the floor during the inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
36-22-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed the walk in cooler floor soiled with food debris.
36-73-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Fruit prep area by the service window. Observed operator place a sign at the hand wash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-04-4
Basic - No hot running water at mop sink, three compartment sink and all hand washing sinks. Water running for two minutes at all sinks. Water temperature 77-80F.
27-10-4
Basic - Reach-in freezers interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. All reach in freezers.
22-16-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed no hot water in the establishment. Water running for two minutes at the three compartment sink, mop sink, and all hand sinks. Water temperature 77-80F.
14-11-5
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed the ceiling above the fruit station reach in coolers with bamboo sticks. As per approved plan, the ceiling should be smooth drywall. **Repeat Violation**
36-37-5
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was A Family - Palapa last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at A Family - Palapa on file is from Mar 27, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at A Family - Palapa?
Across the inspection record, “wet wiping cloth not stored” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at A Family - Palapa.
How does A Family - Palapa compare to other restaurants in Miami?
A Family - Palapa most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Miami average of 74.
Has A Family - Palapa's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at A Family - Palapa have averaged around nine violations per visit, down from roughly 11 earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at A Family - Palapa 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 A Family - Palapa inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, A Family - Palapa is inspected around three times per year on average.
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