Tapelia
Last inspected: Sep 16, 2025
47
Score
Going back to 2022, Tapelia has seven inspections in the public record. The latest inspection on file is from Sep 16, 2025. Diners may want to take note: high risk reflects issues that a health inspector considered important.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near 13 violations each time.
Across the inspection history, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded six times.
By comparison, the average Miami Beach facility scores 69, putting Tapelia on the weaker side. Taken together, the history suggests a facility that has struggled with consistency.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
1
Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Sep 16, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed the dishwasher machine uses chlorine and is at 0.00 Pom's.
22-41-4
High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands.
12A-13-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed a hand sink in the ware washing room covered in plastic.
31A-09-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. **Repeat Violation**
36-37-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed throughout the kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair.
14-11-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the drink cooler at the bar is soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed the glass door reach in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
14-33-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed by the oven. **Repeat Violation**
36-27-5
47
Feb 19, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
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
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
35
Aug 5, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 4 major violations. 12 minor violations.
View 19 violations
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed cooked chicken (56F - Cooling). As per the cook it was cooked yesterday.
03D-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed cooked chicken (56F - Cooling). As per the cook it was cooked yesterday.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. empanadas (52F - Cold Holding); cheese (52F - Cold Holding). As per the manager the items were put in that cooler approximately one hour ago. The manager moved the items to a different cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - 'Consumer advisory for raw or undercooked oysters not posted/provided in a conspicuous location. Observed the consumer advisory has faded. Firm provided via email. The manager printed it and posted it. **Corrected On-Site**
02A-04-4
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment. **Repeat Violation**
01C-05-4
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.
01C-03-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at the drink station. **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed a few tiles in the kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
36-37-5
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed in the kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
36-36-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed in the kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Ice bucket stored not inverted between uses. The manager inverted the buckets. **Corrected On-Site**
10-14-5
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed a stainless steel cup in the ice at the drink station. The manager removed it. **Corrected On-Site**
10-08-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed a fan soiled in the kitchen. Observed the reach in coolers gaskets soiled throughout the kitchen. Observed the walk-in cooler fan guards soiled. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in the glass door reach in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
14-33-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in the walk-in drink cooler.
14-17-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed in the kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
36-27-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed several plastic squeeze bottles at the cook line not labeled.
02D-01-5
23
Dec 4, 2023
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 6 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 15 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food originating from an unapproved source. No tag on/for original container of raw, oysters. See stop sale.
01B-04-5
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. The operator paid for the license during the inspection.
50-17-3
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the can opener blade soiled.
22-02-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at the drink station hand washing sink. The manager brought paper towels. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at the drink station hand washing sink. **Repeat Violation**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - No tag on/for original container of raw, oysters. See stop sale.
01C-01-4
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.
01C-03-4
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. Form provided.
11-27-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed in a container of salt. The manager discarded the bowl. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. **Repeat Violation**
36-37-5
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed in the kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
36-36-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the reach in cooler gaskets soiled at the cook line. Observed the walk-in cooler fan guards soiled. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in the glass door upright cooler at the kitchen entrance. **Repeat Violation**
14-33-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed in the kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
36-27-5
29
Jul 10, 2023
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 13 violations
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at the ware washing area and bar.
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Observed behind both ice machines.
29-28-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at the bar..
31B-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed the ice machine in the kitchen.
22-20-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed on the upright freezer. **Repeat Violation**
23-24-4
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed at the kitchen entrance.
36-37-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed through the kitchen.
36-34-5
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed in the storage area and kitchen.
24-05-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed the reach in cooler gasket torn.
14-11-5
Basic - Interior of ice machine/bin with rust that has pitted the surface **Repeat Violation**
14-34-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the reach in cooler gasket soiled. Observed the walk-in cooler fan guards and gasket soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed at the glass door reach in cooler at the kitchen entrance.
14-33-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed in the kitchen area.
36-27-5
45
Jan 27, 2023
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed plates/ skillets stored under counter, next to prep cooler, soiled with food debris. Observed an accumulation of old food debris on kitchen slicer, located on prep counter.
22-02-4
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. Emailed employee reporting agreement form regarding employees responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses to management.
11-26-1
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink located next to kitchen ice machine and warewashing area.
31B-03-4
Basic - Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Observed bug zapper installed above top storage shelf, used to store aluminum pans, dry peeled garlic, black sesame seeds and adobo seasoning, at kitchen area.
35B-02-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled reach in cooler gaskets throughout kitchen. Observed soiled door handles on exterior of reach in cooler, located next to reach in freezer, adjacent to kitchen fan. Observed dust accumulation on large kitchen fan. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface located behind kitchen fan and next to kitchen entrance doorway. **Repeat Violation**
14-33-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed uncovered pieces of ham stored inside reach in freezer, resting on top a bag of fries. Employee removed and covered ham with plastic wrapping. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
Basic - Clean equipment/dishware/utensils stored below soap or paper towel dispenser exposing the items to drips from people's hands. Observed a bin of clean plates and cups stored under paper towel dispenser at warewashing area. Employee removed the bin of clean dish-ware from under paper towel dispenser. **Corrected On-Site**
24-28-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gaskets and exposed insulation at reach in cooler doors, located next to kitchen ice machine. Observed exposed insulation at reach in cooler next to kitchen entrance doorway. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Fixed equipment exposed to spillage not sealed to adjoining equipment/walls. Observed handwash sink not properly affixed to wall, located next to kitchen ice machine.
14-23-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between prep cooler and counter, located across from kitchen cookline.
10-17-4
50
Aug 10, 2022
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed a box of organic raw shell eggs stored over a container of packaged Spanish omelettes, inside walk in cooler. Manager removed the box of raw shell eggs stored over omelettes. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink located at three compartment sink at warewashing area.
29-37-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed shredded cheese (49F - Cold Holding); diced ham (49F - Cold Holding); chorizo (50F - Cold Holding); caramelized onions (50F - Cold Holding) located at top portion of prep cooler in front of kitchen cookline, less than 4 hours. Manager submerged food containers in ice to lower temperatures to 41F and below. Temperatures taken again, observed shredded cheese (41F - Cold Holding); diced ham (40F - Cold Holding). **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed interior of ice machine with mold-like substance located at bar/ beverage station. Observed soiled interior of microwave above kitchen prep cooler.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed small black plastic containers stored in handwash sink at warewashing area. Manager removed kitchen equipment stored in handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed smoked salmon, ceviche tapelia, seared ahi tuna and tuna poke, not identified on menu with an asterisk or symbol indicating menu items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory.
02B-01-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed soiled/stained ceiling tiles throughout kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation located on door panels of reach in cooler next to kitchen entrance doorway and reach in freezer.
14-36-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled reach in cooler gaskets throughout kitchen. Observed dust accumulation on large kitchen fan. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface located next to large kitchen fan. **Repeat Violation**
14-33-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler located next to reach in freezer.
29-49-6
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry located in mop bucket, stored in front of walk in freezer.
42-01-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler drawer unable to properly close or tightly seal around door frame of cooler unit, located under kitchen cookline.
14-11-5
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Tapelia last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Tapelia on file is from Sep 16, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Tapelia?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Tapelia.
How does Tapelia compare to other restaurants in Miami Beach?
Tapelia most recently scored 47 out of 100, which is lower than the Miami Beach average of 69.
Has Tapelia's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Tapelia have averaged around 13 violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Tapelia 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 Tapelia inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Tapelia is inspected around two times per year on average.
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