TAPELIA
551 LINCOLN RD, Miami Beach FL 33139
Last inspected Sep 16, 2025 · 5 visits since July 2023
□ Not on the state's active licence list
This licence isn't in DBPR's current active file, which usually means the business has closed, been sold, or let the licence lapse. Everything below belongs to this licence, not to whoever may be trading here now. The history stays public because it is a public record.
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DEC 23
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 29 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. The operator paid for the license during the inspection.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $160
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1--2015006459 | Jan 22, 2015 | Mar 11, 2015 | $160 |
Inspection history
5 visits, newest first
Sep 16, 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
What the inspector wrote — 10 findingsThe state's own report →
Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed the dishwasher machine uses chlorine and is at 0.00 Pom's.
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.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed a hand sink in the ware washing room covered in plastic.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
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Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed throughout the kitchen.
Equipment in poor repair.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the drink cooler at the bar is soiled.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed the glass door reach in cooler.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed by the oven.
Feb 19, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority5 Intermediate5 Basic
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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. Observed the dishwasher touch dirty dishes then removed the clean ones without washing his hands.
Employee used tobacco, ate, or drank then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed a cook drink from a water bottle and then touched cheese.
Clam/ oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment.
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Observed that the establishment was dating the tags with the day they opened the container.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed pieces of lettuce in the hand wash sink in the ware washing room.
Person in charge unable to answer basic Food Code questions pertaining to safe operation of establishment. Asked the cook and manager to what temperature the lobster soup. Neither one knew the correct answer.
Raw or undercooked oysters offered and establishment has no consumer advisory sign provided on wall, menu, placard, table tent or by any other written means. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Observed the consumer advisory had faded and can read the entire form. The manager printed and posted a new one.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. The manager turned of the machines and had an employee empty the machine and clean them.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed small plastic bowls in a container of sauce and cheese. The manager discarded the bowls.
Food stored in undrained ice. Observed the bags that the ice came empty in the ice bin. The manager removed the bags.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed at the back of the kitchen.
Aug 5, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 19 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority4 Intermediate12 Basic
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Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed cooked chicken (56F - Cooling). As per the cook it was cooked yesterday.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed cooked chicken (56F - Cooling). As per the cook it was cooked yesterday.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. empanadas (52F - Cold Holding); cheese (52F - Cold Holding). As per the manager the items were put in that cooler approximately one hour ago. The manager moved the items to a different cooler.
'Consumer advisory for raw or undercooked oysters not posted/provided in a conspicuous location. Observed the consumer advisory has faded. Firm provided via email. The manager printed it and posted it.
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment.
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at the drink station.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed a few tiles in the kitchen.
Ceiling tile missing. Observed in the kitchen.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed in the kitchen.
Ice bucket stored not inverted between uses. The manager inverted the buckets.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed a stainless steel cup in the ice at the drink station. The manager removed it.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed a fan soiled in the kitchen. Observed the reach in coolers gaskets soiled throughout the kitchen. Observed the walk-in cooler fan guards soiled.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in the glass door reach in cooler.
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in the walk-in drink cooler.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed in the kitchen.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed several plastic squeeze bottles at the cook line not labeled.
Dec 4, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 15 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority6 Intermediate7 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. The operator paid for the license during the inspection.
Stop Sale issued due to food originating from an unapproved source. No tag on/for original container of raw, oysters. See stop sale.
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.
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. Form provided.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the can opener blade soiled.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at the drink station hand washing sink. The manager brought paper towels.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at the drink station hand washing sink.
No tag on/for original container of raw, oysters. See stop sale.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed in a container of salt. The manager discarded the bowl.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.
Ceiling tile missing. Observed in the kitchen.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the reach in cooler gaskets soiled at the cook line. Observed the walk-in cooler fan guards soiled.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in the glass door upright cooler at the kitchen entrance.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed in the kitchen.
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.
Jul 10, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 13 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate10 Basic
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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at the bar..
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at the ware washing area and bar.
Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Observed behind both ice machines.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed the ice machine in the kitchen.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed on the upright freezer.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed at the kitchen entrance.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed through the kitchen.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed in the storage area and kitchen.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed the reach in cooler gasket torn.
Interior of ice machine/bin with rust that has pitted the surface
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the reach in cooler gasket soiled. Observed the walk-in cooler fan guards and gasket soiled.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed at the glass door reach in cooler at the kitchen entrance.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed in the kitchen area.
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.