TAPELIA
551 Lincoln Road
Miami Beach, Florida, 33139
Miami-Dade County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★☆☆☆☆ (1.1/5)
Based on 4 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 2/19/2025
High Priority
2
Intermediate
5
Basic
5
Total
12
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - 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. Corrected On-Site
- 14-01-5:Basic - 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. Corrected On-Site
- 08B-31-4:Basic - Food stored in undrained ice. Observed the bags that the ice came empty in the ice bin. The manager removed the bags.
- 14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Repeat Violation
- 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed at the back of the kitchen.
- 12A-13-4:High Priority - 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.
- 12A-05-4:High Priority - 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.
- 01C-05-4:Intermediate - Clam/ oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment.
- 01C-03-4:Intermediate - 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.
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed pieces of lettuce in the hand wash sink in the ware washing room.
- 53A-14-4:Intermediate - 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.
- 02A-01-5:Intermediate - 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. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/19/2025 revealed 12 total violations (2 high priority, 5 intermediate, 5 basic).
Inspection on 8/5/2024
High Priority
3
Intermediate
4
Basic
12
Total
19
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Repeat Violation
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 36-37-5:Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed a few tiles in the kitchen. Repeat Violation
- 36-36-4:Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed in the kitchen. Repeat Violation
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed in the kitchen. Repeat Violation
- 10-14-5:Basic - Ice bucket stored not inverted between uses. The manager inverted the buckets. Corrected On-Site
- 10-08-5:Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed a stainless steel cup in the ice at the drink station. The manager removed it. Corrected On-Site
- 23-03-4:Basic - 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. Repeat Violation
- 14-33-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in the glass door reach in cooler. Repeat Violation
- 14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in the walk-in drink cooler.
- 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed in the kitchen. Repeat Violation
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed several plastic squeeze bottles at the cook line not labeled.
- 03D-02-5:High Priority - 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.
- 01B-02-5:High Priority - 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.
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - 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. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 02A-04-4:Intermediate - '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. Corrected On-Site
- 01C-05-4:Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment. Repeat Violation
- 01C-03-4:Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at the drink station. Repeat Violation
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/5/2024 revealed 19 total violations (3 high priority, 4 intermediate, 12 basic).
Inspection on 12/4/2023
High Priority
2
Intermediate
6
Basic
7
Total
16
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Repeat Violation
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed in a container of salt. The manager discarded the bowl. Corrected On-Site
- 36-37-5:Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Repeat Violation
- 36-36-4:Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed in the kitchen. Repeat Violation
- 23-03-4:Basic - 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. Repeat Violation
- 14-33-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in the glass door upright cooler at the kitchen entrance. Repeat Violation
- 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed in the kitchen. Repeat Violation
- 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. The operator paid for the license during the inspection.
- 01B-04-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food originating from an unapproved source. No tag on/for original container of raw, oysters. See stop sale.
- 01C-03-4:Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.
- 11-27-4:Intermediate - 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.
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the can opener blade soiled.
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - 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. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at the drink station hand washing sink. Repeat Violation
- 01C-01-4:Intermediate - No tag on/for original container of raw, oysters. See stop sale.
- 48-04-4: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.
Food safety inspection conducted on 12/4/2023 revealed 16 total violations (2 high priority, 6 intermediate, 7 basic).
Inspection on 7/10/2023
High Priority
0
Intermediate
3
Basic
10
Total
13
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed the ice machine in the kitchen.
- 23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed on the upright freezer. Repeat Violation
- 36-37-5:Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed at the kitchen entrance.
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed through the kitchen.
- 24-05-4:Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed in the storage area and kitchen.
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed the reach in cooler gasket torn.
- 14-34-4:Basic - Interior of ice machine/bin with rust that has pitted the surface Repeat Violation
- 23-03-4:Basic - 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.
- 14-33-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed at the glass door reach in cooler at the kitchen entrance.
- 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed in the kitchen area.
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at the bar..
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at the ware washing area and bar.
- 29-28-4:Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Observed behind both ice machines.
Food safety inspection conducted on 7/10/2023 revealed 13 total violations (0 high priority, 3 intermediate, 10 basic).
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Contact Information
Phone: (786) 522-0623
Website: https://www.tapeliamiami.com/
Google Rating
★★★★½ (4.8/5)
(28,382 reviews)Price Level
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Opening Hours
Monday:9:00 AM – 12:00 AM
Tuesday:9:00 AM – 12:00 AM
Wednesday:9:00 AM – 12:00 AM
Thursday:9:00 AM – 12:00 AM
Friday:9:00 AM – 12:00 AM
Saturday:9:00 AM – 12:00 AM
Sunday:9:00 AM – 12:00 AM
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✓ Restaurant
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Serves Beer
Serves Wine
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
Takeout
Delivery
Dine-in
Wheelchair Accessible
Last Enriched At: 5/14/2025