Latropical Artisan Paletas
Last inspected: Jan 6, 2026
47
Score
Latropical Artisan Paletas, located at 328 Crandon Boulevard 109 in Miami, FL, underwent a high-risk inspection on January 6, 2026, with a score of 47. The inspection noted three major and nine minor violations, including issues with damaged ceiling tiles, mold-like substances in the ice machine, and an improperly enclosed bathroom. This inspection continues a historical pattern of mostly high-risk findings across five scored inspections for the frozen dessert establishment.
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Critical latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 6, 2026
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 9 minor violations.
47
Oct 28, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 8 major violations. 9 minor violations.
25
Feb 7, 2024
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
90
Nov 8, 2022
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
58
Violations — Jan 6, 2026 Inspection
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed ice machine with mold like substance inside and at its edge. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
32-04-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl with no handle inside sugar container at back kitchen. Bowl was removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
14-01-5
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed no drop down ceiling at front counter. Also observed back area ceiling not smooth and easily cleanable. **Warning**
36-37-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tiles with water damage at back kitchen area. **Warning**
36-32-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed license posted from October 1, 2025. **Warning**
50-09-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed inside chest freezer near back exit door and both units next to 3CS. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-69-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
10-08-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed sugar and dextrose not labeled at back kitchen area. Products were labeled during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
02D-01-5
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. Observed Diana Bermudez with an expired CFM on 03-11-2025. **Warning**
53A-03-7
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand washing sink at back area with mop inside. Mop was removed. **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at hand washing sink at front counter. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31B-02-4
Priority (Critical)
Priority Foundation (Major)
Core (Minor)
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