Latropical Artisan Paletas
Last inspected: Mar 9, 2026
74
Score
Public records show seven inspections at Latropical Artisan Paletas stretching back to 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Mar 9, 2026. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near eight violations per visit.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “no paper towels”, showing up three times.
The city-wide average is 74, putting Latropical Artisan Paletas squarely in typical territory. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
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Inspection History
Mar 9, 2026
Routine - Food
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed ice machine with mold like substance inside and at its edge. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-09: Observed ice machine with mold like substance inside and at its edge **Time Extended**
22-20-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-09: Observed bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. **Time Extended**
32-04-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl with no handle inside sugar container at back kitchen. Bowl was removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-09: Observed bowl with no handle inside sugar container at back kitchen. Bowl was removed. **Time Extended** **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed no drop down ceiling at front counter. Also observed back area ceiling not smooth and easily cleanable. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-09: Observed no drop down ceiling at front counter. Also observed back area ceiling not smooth and easily cleanable. **Time Extended**
36-37-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tiles with water damage at back kitchen area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-09: Observed ceiling tiles with water damage at back kitchen area. **Time Extended**
36-32-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed inside chest freezer near back exit door and both units next to 3CS. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-09: Observed inside chest freezer near back exit door and both units next to 3CS. **Time Extended**
14-69-4
74
Jan 6, 2026
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 9 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. Observed Diana Bermudez with an expired CFM on 03-11-2025. **Warning**
53A-03-7
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand washing sink at back area with mop inside. Mop was removed. **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at hand washing sink at front counter. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31B-02-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl with no handle inside sugar container at back kitchen. Bowl was removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
14-01-5
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed no drop down ceiling at front counter. Also observed back area ceiling not smooth and easily cleanable. **Warning**
36-37-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tiles with water damage at back kitchen area. **Warning**
36-32-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed license posted from October 1, 2025. **Warning**
50-09-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed inside chest freezer near back exit door and both units next to 3CS. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-69-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
10-08-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed sugar and dextrose not labeled at back kitchen area. Products were labeled during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
02D-01-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed ice machine with mold like substance inside and at its edge. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
32-04-4
47
Dec 27, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-27: **Time Extended**
29-42-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-27: **Time Extended**
16-37-1
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-27: **Time Extended**
05-08-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-27: **Time Extended**
32-04-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-27: **Time Extended**
10-08-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup on every reach in freezer. - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-27: **Time Extended**
14-69-4
61
Oct 28, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 8 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 18 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
29-42-4
Intermediate - Person in charge unable to answer basic Food Code questions pertaining to safe operation of establishment. Observed person in charge unable to answer what the chlorine concentration should be for sanitation, coached person in charge.
53A-14-4
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 to operator via email.
11-27-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed table blocking hand washing sink at kitchen area.
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
16-37-1
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at front counter person in charge replaced. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
05-08-4
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed manager order books but certificate was not filled for each employee. Advised operator to order more books and give the training to all employees and fill one certificate per employee. **Warning**
53B-01-5
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. Observed employee Gisselle Labarca with no health reporting agreement hired 2 weeks prior.
11-26-1
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
32-04-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed strawberry syrup cases on floor by back exit door.
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup on every reach in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.
10-08-5
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed scoop in standing water at 77F at front counter.
10-07-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided to operator via email.
51-13-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels on clean containers on top of reach in freezer by 3 compartment sink.
16-46-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
42-01-4
25
Feb 7, 2024
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Soiled exterior of equipment including handles to coolers.
23-24-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Soiled floor by rear kitchen.
36-73-4
90
Sep 18, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. - From follow-up inspection 2023-01-31: Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-18: At the time of the inspection observed new employee . As per owner food employee has been working for less than two weeks. **Time Extended**
53B-01-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed near ware washing area. - From follow-up inspection 2023-01-31: soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed near ware washing area. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-18: From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed near ware washing area. - From follow-up inspection 2023-01-31: soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed near ware washing area. **Time Extended**
36-27-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. - From follow-up inspection 2023-01-31: Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-18: From initial inspection : Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. - From follow-up inspection 2023-01-31: Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Time Extended**
42-01-4
82
Nov 8, 2022
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
53B-01-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at front service hand sink and kitchen hand sink.
31B-02-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed stored in sugar container.
14-01-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed sugar and dry milk stored on floor in kitchen. Observed ice cream batter stored on floor.
08B-38-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at front service hand sink.
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed exterior of reach in freezer soiled. Observed ice cream machine where popsicles are made soiled with accumulated old food debris. Observed exterior of containers soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed near ware washing area.
36-27-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
42-01-4
58
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Latropical Artisan Paletas last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Latropical Artisan Paletas on file is from Mar 9, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Latropical Artisan Paletas?
Across the inspection record, “no paper towels” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Latropical Artisan Paletas.
How does Latropical Artisan Paletas compare to other restaurants in Miami?
Latropical Artisan Paletas most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is about the same as the Miami average of 74.
Has Latropical Artisan Paletas' inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Latropical Artisan Paletas have averaged around eight violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Latropical Artisan Paletas means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Latropical Artisan Paletas inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Latropical Artisan Paletas is inspected around two times per year on average.
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