Palate Cuisine

866 Ne 79 St, Miami, FL 33138
Asian / Fusion
Last inspected: Feb 27, 2026
70
Score
Medium Risk

Across the available record, Palate Cuisine has five inspections on file, the first dated 2023. The most recent report on file is from Feb 27, 2026. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near three violations per visit.

“Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing four times across the record.

That's lower than the typical Miami restaurant, which scores around 74. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.

5
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 27, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
29-42-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting boards soiled by three compartment sink.
22-02-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Repeat Violation**
14-17-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
70
Sep 8, 2025
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
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Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
36-34-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Repeat Violation**
14-17-4
86
Jan 14, 2025
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-14: **Time Extended**
14-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-14: **Time Extended**
14-17-4
90
Dec 18, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 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 manager certificate expired for Diana Cecilia Rodriguez since 03-21-2023. **Warning**
53A-03-7
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Warning**
14-09-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-17-4
82
Jan 25, 2023
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
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FL-14
95

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Palate Cuisine last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Palate Cuisine on file is from Feb 27, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Palate Cuisine?

Across the inspection record, “walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Palate Cuisine.

How does Palate Cuisine compare to other restaurants in Miami?

Palate Cuisine most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Miami average of 74.

Has Palate Cuisine's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Palate Cuisine have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Palate Cuisine 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 Palate Cuisine inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Palate Cuisine is inspected around two times per year on average.