Las Dos Palmas
Last inspected: Dec 10, 2025
47
Score
The health department has logged eight inspections at Las Dos Palmas, the earliest from 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Dec 10, 2025. A high risk tier suggests the facility had a rough recent inspection, with multiple violations on record.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near 10 violations each time.
Across the inspection history, “ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded five times.
By comparison, the average Miami facility scores 74, putting Las Dos Palmas on the weaker side. Diners may want to scan the inspection details before deciding to visit.
8
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 10, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
47
Aug 11, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
39
Jan 14, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over cut limes inside reach in cooler near cook line. Operator relocated products for proper storage. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Observed date of birth missing on all employee training certificates.
53B-10-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed plastic cups stored inside hand sink in coffee area. Operator removed cups. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand sink in coffee station. Operator placed paper towels at hand sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first. Observed soiled cardboard on floor near triple sink.
36-06-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents soiled in kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside reach in freezer at front counter. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels on clean containers on shelf next to walk in cooler.
16-46-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed WIC shelves rusted. **Repeat Violation**
14-17-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed containers of flour and sugar not labeled in back kitchen and front counter. **Repeat Violation**
02D-01-5
45
Oct 21, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over washed green peppers inside of walk in cooler. Operator moved eggs to cook line. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed shredded beef empanada (108F - Hot Holding) inside hot box at front counter, as per operator for less than one hour. Operator relocated products to be reheated. Final temperature shredded beef empanadas (167F - Reheating) **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
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. Observed establishment has no written procedures for vomiting/diarrhea. Provided operator with poster. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-27-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles soiled throughout kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee cellphone on top of prep table near steam table. Operator removed cellphone. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed container of seasoning stored on floor in dry storage room. Operator picked up the seasoning. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside of white chest freezers located at front counter. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed cup stored inside container of sugar with handle touching the sugar. Operator removed cup. **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed walk in cooler shelves rusted.
14-17-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop stored on floor in dry storage area. Operator picked up mop to hang. **Corrected On-Site**
42-01-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed containers of sugar at front counter near both coffee stations and container of flour in kitchen near cook line not labeled.
02D-01-5
45
Feb 21, 2024
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Upon inspection observed accumulation of food debris on ceiling tiles in kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Upon inspection observed accumulation of ice inside multiple reach in coolers in kitchen.
14-69-4
90
Dec 5, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 16 minor violations.
View 20 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed beef empanadas (120F - Hot Holding), located at hot holding unit, at front counter, operator reheat beef empanadas to 167F - Reheating). **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
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. Discussed with operator and provided email agreement. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed pitcher, sponge and spoon, stored inside hand sink, located at front counter. Operator removed it. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-09-4
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. Discussed with operator and provided email form. **Corrected On-Site**
11-26-1
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed personal water cups and phone, stored on top of preparation table at back kitchen.
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed bottom of preparation table rusted, located near cook line.
14-11-5
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair.
36-17-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezers, located at back kitchen, and front counter..
14-69-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed scoop handle touching sugar inside plastic container, located at dry storage by coffee station. Employee placed it the proper way. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-01-5
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed several microwaves soiled, located throughout establishment.
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled walk in cooler gaskets. Observed hood filters soiled. Observed standing fans soiled, located at front counter and back kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed standing freezers interior solid with food residues, located at back kitchen.
22-16-4
Basic - Storage area not maintained clean and organized. Observed Front counter area disorganized with papers, and food containers.
33-34-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed cooked potatoes and sliced ham stored inside reach in cooler no covered, located near steam table.
08B-12-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed several plastic bottles with different sauces with no labels, also plastic containers with sugar and salt, throughout establishment.. **Repeat Violation**
02D-01-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed stain ceiling tiles throughout establishment.
36-32-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed soiled ceiling vents throughout establishment.
36-34-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable, located at reach in cooler near sandwich station.
14-09-4
29
Jun 29, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed triple sink 0ppm chlorine. Person in charge added more bleach and retest at 100ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
22-42-4
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed medicine bottle stored above prep station near triple sink. Person in charge moved medicine bottle. **Corrected On-Site**
41-07-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef over cooked beef wrapped in plastic wrap in reach in freezer. Not all items manufactured packaging. Discussed with person in charge. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed delis slicer soiled with food debris.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed pitcher and utensils in hand washing station. Person in charge removed items from hand washing station. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
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. Provided written procedures and discussed with person in charge. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-27-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed food containers stored together with visible moisture.
24-08-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water on floor in front of walk-in cooler.
36-22-4
Basic - Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Observed potatoes stored on bottom shelf of drying rack in dish area. Discussed with person in charge.
08B-36-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed handles of scoop touching food in sugar container. Person in charge removed scoop. **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets on all refrigeration equipment soiled with black/green mold like substance. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed cooking oil in bottle on cook line no labeled. Observed sugar in plastic container on front counter not labeled. **Repeat Violation**
02D-01-5
35
Jul 20, 2022
Routine - Food
5 minor violations.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Throughout the kitchen area. - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-20: At the time of the callback inspection Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Throughout the kitchen area. **Time Extended**
36-34-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Under flat grill soiled. - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-20: At the time of the callback inspection observed Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Under flat grill soiled. **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler/freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in freezer soiled. - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-20: At the time of the callback inspection Reach-in cooler/freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in freezer soiled. **Time Extended**
22-16-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Storage area not maintained clean and organized. Observed front counter storage area disorganized with papers, food containers. - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-20: At the time of the callback inspection observed storage area not maintained clean and organized. Observed front counter storage area disorganized with papers, food containers. **Time Extended**
33-34-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed flour container without label stored in the kitchen area. - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-20: At the time of the callback inspection observed Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed flour container without label stored in the kitchen area. **Time Extended**
02D-01-5
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Las Dos Palmas last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Las Dos Palmas on file is from Dec 10, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Las Dos Palmas?
Across the inspection record, “ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Las Dos Palmas.
How does Las Dos Palmas compare to other restaurants in Miami?
Las Dos Palmas most recently scored 47 out of 100, which is lower than the Miami average of 74.
Has Las Dos Palmas' inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Las Dos Palmas have averaged around 10 violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Las Dos Palmas means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Las Dos Palmas inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Las Dos Palmas is inspected around two times per year on average.
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