A Family - Palapa in Miami
41 Se 5 St Cu3, Miami, FL 33131
A FAMILY - PALAPA in Miami has a substantial and persistent compliance problem. The facility recorded 26 inspections with 269 total violations between 2022 and March 2026, averaging 10.3 violations per inspection — nearly double the Florida statewide average of 5.2. Handwashing violations were cited in virtually every inspection, appearing as a high-priority violation across at least 8 documented inspections; proper cooking temperatures, food condition, and time as control violations also recurred repeatedly. A fire safety violation was documented on November 15, 2023, for use of cooking equipment producing grease-laden vapors and smoke with no hood. No emergency closures are on record. On March 26, 2026, an inspection identified 28 violations including two high-priority handwashing violations, proper hand/arm washing violations, shell stock requirements, food contact surface contamination, and improper cooking temperatures — an administrative complaint was recommended. The most recent inspection on March 27, 2026, was a callback that found 2 violations and resulted in compliance.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Last inspected DBPR: March 27, 2026
A Family - Palapa in Miami: Comparison to Miami-Dade County Averages
A Family - Palapa in Miami: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (1)
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · 45-04-4 · Call Back - Complied
A Family - Palapa in Miami: Full Inspection History — DBPR (26)
— 3 inspections21 violations · 17 high priority
— Complaint Full· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
— Complaint Full· 14 violations (10 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 1 inspection11 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (10 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections15 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections19 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 13 violations (9 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 5 inspections26 violations · 16 high priority
— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections5 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 4 inspections37 violations · 23 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 14 violations (10 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections8 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 1 inspection8 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections20 violations · 13 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 13 violations (9 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 1 inspection9 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
A Family - Palapa in Miami: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was A Family - Palapa in Miami last inspected?
- A Family - Palapa in Miami was last inspected by Florida DBPR on March 27, 2026. The result was: Call Back - Complied.
- What are the most common violations at A Family - Palapa in Miami?
- The most frequently cited violations at A Family - Palapa in Miami are: Proper hand/arm washing, Consumer advisory, Chemical properly stored.
- How many health inspections has A Family - Palapa in Miami had?
- A Family - Palapa in Miami has had 26 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 10.3 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of A Family - Palapa in Miami find?
- A Family - Palapa in Miami was most recently inspected on March 27, 2026 with 2 violation(s). Disposition: Call Back - Complied.
- Has A Family - Palapa in Miami ever been shut down?
- No, A Family - Palapa in Miami has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V11 (Food in good condition) mean?
- Violation 11 (Food in good condition) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/11.
- Has A Family - Palapa in Miami had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, A Family - Palapa in Miami has 1 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
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Editorial Standards & Data Oversight
Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).
Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.
Disclaimer: All data reflects official state records at time of publication. Facilities may have since corrected cited violations, resolved enforcement actions, or changed ownership.
Editor: All content reviewed and verified by Christopher F. Nesbitt, Sr., Nationally Registered EMT & BU-trained Paralegal.
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