TAKERIA LA PALAPA
4250 OVERSEAS HWY, Marathon FL 33050 · 305-747-8082
Last inspected Aug 19, 2026 · 7 visits since October 2023
5 inspections within 9 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. rice (130*F - Hot Holding); beans (131F - Hot Holding) warmer was turned up to reheat items to 165F
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. rice (130*F - Hot Holding); beans (131F - Hot Holding) warmer was turned up to reheat items to 165F
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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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.
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb.
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Raw shell eggs stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food, pico
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Raw beef stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food, cooked pork
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
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