Tapelia in Miami Beach

Last inspected:

551 Lincoln Rd, Miami Beach, FL 33139
Overview

Tapelia in Miami Beach has accumulated 277 violations across 23 inspections since 2016, averaging 12.0 violations per inspection — more than double Florida's statewide average of 5.2. High-priority violations have been a consistent pattern, appearing in 14 of the last 8 inspections reviewed, including recurring findings on employee health policy, chemical storage, food contact surfaces, shell stock requirements, and consumer advisories. The facility has not been subject to emergency closure, but received one disciplinary action totaling $160 in fines. A fire safety violation was documented on December 4, 2023, for improper propane tank storage inside the building. The most recent inspection on September 16, 2025 identified 18 violations including high-priority deficiencies in shell stock requirements, chemical storage, and food contact surface sanitation, with the inspection completed and no further action required at that time.

Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.

23Inspections
277Violations
0Closures
1Fire
$160in Fines

Last inspected DBPR:

Tapelia in Miami Beach: Comparison to Miami-Dade County Averages

This Facility 12 violations / inspection 12 violations per inspection
Miami-Dade County Avg 6.7 violations / inspection 6.7 county average
This Facility 0 emergency closures 0 closures
Miami-Dade County Avg 0.13 closures / facility 0.13 county average

Tapelia in Miami Beach: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (1)

Total fines on record: $160.00

Disciplinary action history for Tapelia in Miami Beach
Action DateCase NumberFineViolation DateEnforcement Office
1--2015006459 $160.00 Jan 22, 2015 Miami (Doral)

Tapelia in Miami Beach: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (1)

— 1 fire violation

— Complaint Full · 48-04-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Inspector Observation: Propane tank (larger than 2.7 lb. water capacity/1 lb. gas capacity) located inside of the building. For reporting purposes only. Observed 5 tanks in the dining room.

Tapelia in Miami Beach: Full Inspection History — DBPR (23)

— 2 inspections15 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 1 inspection9 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections25 violations · 16 high priority
— Complaint Full· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections12 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— 5 inspections55 violations · 30 high priority
— Complaint Full· 14 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (5 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (6 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 14 violations (9 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 2 inspections15 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections16 violations · 13 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Complaint Full· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 3 inspections24 violations · 17 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

— Routine - Food· 13 violations (9 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections6 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied

Intermediate Violations

Tapelia in Miami Beach: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Tapelia in Miami Beach last inspected?
Tapelia in Miami Beach was last inspected by Florida DBPR on September 16, 2025. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
What are the most common violations at Tapelia in Miami Beach?
The most frequently cited violations at Tapelia in Miami Beach are: Clean multi-use utensils, Food contact surfaces, Consumer advisory.
How many health inspections has Tapelia in Miami Beach had?
Tapelia in Miami Beach has had 23 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 12 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
What did the most recent inspection of Tapelia in Miami Beach find?
Tapelia in Miami Beach was most recently inspected on September 16, 2025 with 10 violation(s), including 2 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
Has Tapelia in Miami Beach ever been shut down?
No, Tapelia in Miami Beach has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
What does Florida violation V12 (Shell stock requirements) mean?
Violation 12 (Shell stock requirements) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/12.
What does Florida violation V14 (Food contact surfaces) mean?
Violation 14 (Food contact surfaces) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/14.
What does Florida violation V22 (Consumer advisory) mean?
Violation 22 (Consumer advisory) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/22.
Has Tapelia in Miami Beach had any fire safety violations?
Yes, Tapelia in Miami Beach has 1 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
Has Tapelia in Miami Beach faced any disciplinary actions?
Yes, Tapelia in Miami Beach has 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $160.00 in fines.
How much has Tapelia in Miami Beach been fined?
Tapelia in Miami Beach has been fined a total of $160.00 across 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.

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