TAPASTERRA
3027 SW MARTIN DOWNS BLVD, Palm City FL 34990 · 954.803.5868
Last inspected Aug 26, 2026 · 8 visits since December 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. At walk in cooler raw ground beef stored in same container as raw pork- operator removed.
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Aug 26, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 5 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findingsThe state's own report →
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. At dishwashing area- employee cracked raw handled dirty dishes than proceeded to handle clean dishes without washing their hands - educated operator- employee washed their hands.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At front counter cooler - Tiramisu 46F- cold holding, - food not prepared or portioned today- food out of temperature for 2 hours- operator placed in walk in cooler to quick chill. At flip top cooler by cookline area - 1cooked peppers 50F-cold holding, cut cheese 50F- cold holding, cooked chicken wings 51F- cold holding- food not prepared or portioned today- food out of temperature for 3 hours- operator placed ice bags to quick chill, Corrective Action TakenRepeat ViolationAdmin Complaint**
Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. See stop sale. No time mark for beef and chicken empanadas held under 4 hour time as a public health control- food out past 4.5 hours- see stop sale.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. At cookline area - soiled wiping cloth inside handwash sink- operator removed.
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No soap provided at handwash sink by cookline.
Jul 14, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 13, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 5 high priority.
5 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. At prep area- employee grabbed trash can then proceeded to engage in food preparation without washing their hands- educated operator- employee washed their hands.
Raw animal food stored over canned/bottled drinks. At walk in cooler- raw chicken stored over beer kegs - operator removed.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. At walk in freezer - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged tuna bearing a label indicating to remove before thaw - not removed- see stop sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At flip top cooler - mozzarella 47F- cold holding,- food not prepared or portioned today food out of temperature for 1.5 hours- food stored above fill line- operator moved to walk in cooler to quick chill.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. At front counter area- Empanadas 78F- hot holding -food left out on counter- operator placed under time as a public health control for remaining 2.5 hours.
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. At walk in freezer - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged tuna bearing a label indicating to remove before thaw - not removed- see stop sale.
May 18, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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At bar hand wash sink- No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
At bar hand wash sink- No soap provided at handwash sink.
At bar hand wash sink- No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
Mar 16, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority4 Intermediate3 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. At walk in cooler raw ground beef stored in same container as raw pork- operator removed.
At bar hand wash sink- No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
At bar hand wash sink- No soap provided at handwash sink.
Clam tags not marked with last date served.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
At bar hand wash sink- No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. At prep x punter- Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged frozen tuna bearing a label indicating to remove from packaging before thaw not removed- operator removed.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. At prep area- raw meat defrosting on counter- operator removed.
Jul 7, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
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Clam tags not marked with last date served.
No soap and paper towels provided at handwash sinks at the bar; operator provided
Jan 16, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority3 Intermediate1 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cooked green beans (51F - Cold Holding) Observed on counter in ice bath. Per operator, not prepared or portioned today. Per operator, out of temperature for approximately 1.5 hours. Operator returned to cooler.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. cooked potatoes (128F - Hot Holding) Observed in hot holding unit on cook line. Per operator, out of temperature for approximately 30 minutes. Operator turned up temperature on hot holding unit.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed splitter and hose attached at mop sink with no vacuum breaker. Operator removed hose.
Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. prime rib (62F - Cold Holding) at 1:45 since 12:45 - 62F at 2:05. At current rate of cooling product will not reach 41F within 4 hours. Operator put in reach in freezer to quick chill.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed Paper towel dispenser inoperable due to being out of batteries. Operator provided paper towels.
Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Operator offers beef patties cooked to desired customer temperature with no consumer advisory. Consumer advisory sent to operator. Operator posted consumer advisory.
Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. Dish machine, chlorine sanitizer 0ppm.
Dec 15, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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.