Palacio Tipico Caribeno & Fritanga
Last inspected: Dec 17, 2025
86
Score
Palacio Tipico Caribeno & Fritanga has been inspected eight times since 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Dec 17, 2025. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.
Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around four violations across recent inspections versus roughly 11 violations before.
“Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable” comes up most often, recorded six times in the inspection record.
Restaurants in Miami average 74, so Palacio Tipico Caribeno & Fritanga 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
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 17, 2025
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
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Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
14-09-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gasket soiled at kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Repeat Violation**
33-16-4
86
Sep 23, 2025
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked pork and black beans held more than 24 hours not properly date marked at reach in cooler at kitchen.
02C-02-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled at kitchen.
23-03-4
86
May 30, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw shell eggs stored above lettuce in the reach in cooler. Operator placed raw shell eggs at the bottom of. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-02-6
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Observed Yilian Lopez owner. 3/3/2023. **Warning**
53A-01-7
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Warning**
16-37-1
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at men's bathroom. **Warning**
31B-02-4
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. Arnaldo Gonzalez. 03/2024. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked ceviche not date marked inside the reach in cooler. **Warning**
02C-02-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed white cutting board not longer cleanable at preparation reach in cooler. **Warning**
14-09-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed 2 tongs stored on the oven door handle. Operatorremoved them. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-20-4
47
Jan 31, 2024
Routine - Food
8 major violations. 12 minor violations.
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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. Form was provided to employee. **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Jorge Suarez 3 months. **Warning**
53A-01-7
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Warning**
16-37-1
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink and both bathrooms. Employee provided paper towels. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-02-4
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. Yailyn Muñoz 3 months. **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. Firm was provided to employee. **Warning**
11-26-1
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at the hand wash sink at the kitchen. **Warning**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed no hot water at hand wash sink at the front counter. **Warning**
27-16-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed at the preparation area. **Warning**
21-12-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed a container with sugar not labeled at the front counter. **Warning**
02D-01-5
Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Observed several equipments like speakers, fan, grill stored inside the kitchen area. **Warning**
33-31-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed a white cutting board no longer cleanable at the kitchen area. **Warning**
14-09-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler not working inside the kitchen area. **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. **Warning**
10-08-5
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed 3 utensils stored between the wall and the 3 compartment sink. **Warning**
10-17-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed bottom of the reach in cooler soiled. **Warning**
22-16-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed food inside the reach in freezer not covered. **Warning**
08B-12-5
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed water leaking from pipe at the hand wash sink ( hot water at the front counter. Also observed a leaking at the mop sink. **Warning**
29-11-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop inside the bucket. Employee removed it. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
42-01-4
25
Mar 20, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed a cooked pork not date marked at the reach in cooler at the front.
02C-02-5
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 has no written consumer advisory. Consumer advisory was provided to operator.
02B-02-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed a white cutting board no longer cleanable at the reach in cooler.
14-09-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed single cups stored on the floor.Operator removed them from the floor. **Corrected On-Site**
25-05-4
74
Mar 9, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/. Observed it is operating without license. **Warning**
50-08-7
High Priority - Raw animal food not separated from ready-to-eat food during preparation. Observed raw beef above ham and cheese. Operator removed it and placed beef at the bottom. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-14-5
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Warning**
16-37-1
Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Observed no consumer advisory at the establishment neither displayed in the menu. **Warning**
02B-02-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a bowl used as scoop inside the flour. Operator removed it. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
14-01-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee used a cap. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
13-03-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed plastic oil containers stored on the floor. **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed a green wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. **Warning**
21-04-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed single cup stored on the floor. **Warning**
25-05-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed burgers inside the reach in cooler not covered. **Warning**
08B-12-5
45
Nov 3, 2022
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning**
53A-01-7
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. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at the hand wash sink at the kitchen area. Operator placed one. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service.Operator was provided with the consumer advisory. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
02B-02-5
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed at men and women bathrooms. **Warning**
32-04-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed a white cutting board at the kitchen area. **Warning**
14-09-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs stored on the faucet at 3 compartment sink. Operator removed it. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-20-4
58
Sep 2, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw shell eggs above raw chicken at the reach in cooler. Operator placed raw shell eggs at the bottom. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed a white cutting board too many marks at the preparation table.
14-09-4
82
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Palacio Tipico Caribeno & Fritanga last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Palacio Tipico Caribeno & Fritanga on file is from Dec 17, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Palacio Tipico Caribeno & Fritanga?
Across the inspection record, “cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Palacio Tipico Caribeno & Fritanga.
How does Palacio Tipico Caribeno & Fritanga compare to other restaurants in Miami?
Palacio Tipico Caribeno & Fritanga most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Miami average of 74.
Has Palacio Tipico Caribeno & Fritanga's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Palacio Tipico Caribeno & Fritanga have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly 11 earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Palacio Tipico Caribeno & Fritanga 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 Palacio Tipico Caribeno & Fritanga inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Palacio Tipico Caribeno & Fritanga is inspected around two times per year on average.
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