LAS DOS PALMAS
12992 SW 89 AVE, Miami FL 33176 · 2525090
Last inspected Jul 29, 2026 · 7 visits since December 2023
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▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
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. Discussed with operator and provided email agreement.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1--2018008594 | Feb 16, 2018 | May 16, 2018 | $400 |
Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Jul 29, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 10 findingsThe state's own report →
Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Observed employee crack raw shell eggs and continue to grab clean equipment and utensils without changing gloves and washing hands.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over sliced cheese inside reach in cooler across cook line. Operator relocated products for proper storage.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed blanched bacon (80F - Hot Holding) at cook line, as per operator for 1 hour.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed no vacuum breaker at faucet at mop sink with hose attached.
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Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Observed employee training certificates missing date of birth for all employees.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed broken reach in cooler at coffee station, not in use.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside white freezer in storage room.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled. Observed hood filters soiled.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed walk in cooler shelves rusted.
Walk-in/Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed walk in cooler shelves soiled.
Dec 10, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed blanched bacon (78F - Hot Holding) at cook line, as per operator for less than 30 mins.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed faucet at mop sink missing vacuum breaker.
Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Observed all employee training certificates missing date of birth.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed reach in cooler handles soiled in kitchen area.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed broken reach in cooler not in use at coffee station. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside standing reach in freezer behind front counter.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled in kitchen area.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw pork thawing at room temperature in dish area.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed walk in cooler shelves rusted.
Walk-in/Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed walk in cooler shelves soiled.
Aug 11, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority1 Intermediate8 Basic
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Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Observed employee crack raw shell eggs then handle clean utensils without changing gloves and washing hands.
Raw animal food stored in same container as ready-to-eat food. Observed raw bacon stored in same container as cooked potatoes inside walk in cooler. Operator removed raw bacon.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed empanada (128F - Hot Holding) at front counter, as per operator for less than one hour.
Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Observed employee training certificates missing date of birth for all employees.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed reach in cooler door handles soiled across from cook line.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles soiled in kitchen and front counter.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed white chest freezer gasket torn at front counter
Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface. Observed dumpster on grass.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled across from cook line.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Walk-in/reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed walk in cooler shelves soiled.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed container of flour not labeled under prep table next to cook line.
Jan 14, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate7 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over cut limes inside reach in cooler near cook line. Operator relocated products for proper storage.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed plastic cups stored inside hand sink in coffee area. Operator removed cups.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand sink in coffee station. Operator placed paper towels at hand sink.
Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Observed date of birth missing on all employee training certificates.
Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first. Observed soiled cardboard on floor near triple sink.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents soiled in kitchen.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside reach in freezer at front counter.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels on clean containers on shelf next to walk in cooler.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed WIC shelves rusted.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed containers of flour and sugar not labeled in back kitchen and front counter.
Oct 21, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate8 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over washed green peppers inside of walk in cooler. Operator moved eggs to cook line.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed shredded beef empanada (108F - Hot Holding) inside hot box at front counter, as per operator for less than one hour. Operator relocated products to be reheated. Final temperature shredded beef empanadas (167F - Reheating)
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. Observed establishment has no written procedures for vomiting/diarrhea. Provided operator with poster.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles soiled throughout kitchen.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee cellphone on top of prep table near steam table. Operator removed cellphone.
Food stored on floor. Observed container of seasoning stored on floor in dry storage room. Operator picked up the seasoning.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside of white chest freezers located at front counter.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed cup stored inside container of sugar with handle touching the sugar. Operator removed cup.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed walk in cooler shelves rusted.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop stored on floor in dry storage area. Operator picked up mop to hang.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed containers of sugar at front counter near both coffee stations and container of flour in kitchen near cook line not labeled.
Feb 21, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Upon inspection observed accumulation of food debris on ceiling tiles in kitchen.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Upon inspection observed accumulation of ice inside multiple reach in coolers in kitchen.
Dec 5, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 20 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate16 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed beef empanadas (120F - Hot Holding), located at hot holding unit, at front counter, operator reheat beef empanadas to 167F - Reheating).
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. Discussed with operator and provided email agreement.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed pitcher, sponge and spoon, stored inside hand sink, located at front counter. Operator removed it.
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. Discussed with operator and provided email form.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed stain ceiling tiles throughout establishment.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed soiled ceiling vents throughout establishment.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable, located at reach in cooler near sandwich station.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed personal water cups and phone, stored on top of preparation table at back kitchen.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed bottom of preparation table rusted, located near cook line.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezers, located at back kitchen, and front counter..
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed scoop handle touching sugar inside plastic container, located at dry storage by coffee station. Employee placed it the proper way.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed several microwaves soiled, located throughout establishment.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled walk in cooler gaskets. Observed hood filters soiled. Observed standing fans soiled, located at front counter and back kitchen.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed standing freezers interior solid with food residues, located at back kitchen.
Storage area not maintained clean and organized. Observed Front counter area disorganized with papers, and food containers.
Stored food not covered. Observed cooked potatoes and sliced ham stored inside reach in cooler no covered, located near steam table.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed several plastic bottles with different sauces with no labels, also plastic containers with sugar and salt, throughout establishment..
This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.