CERVECERIA LA TROPICAL
42 NE 25 STREET, Miami FL 33137 · 305-789-2766
Last inspected Jul 15, 2026 · 7 visits since February 2024
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 16 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 3 live flies in bar area near capped bottles of liquor. Educated management on flies.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Jul 15, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed accumulation of black mold like substance in ice machine across from dish machine.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Current license is not displayed during time of inspection.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed food debris accumulation in gaskets at reach in cooler across from fryer station.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water in reach in cooler to the left of walk in cooler.
May 15, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded.
0 High priority5 Intermediate5 Basic
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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand wash sink in back preparation area blocked by garbage can. Operator removed garbage can during time of inspection.
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed ceviche of day and tuna tataki offered on menu without consumer advisory.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper at hand wash sink at the front service bar. Operator provided paper towel during time of inspection.
No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at hand wash sink to the right of pizza oven. Operator provided soap during time of inspection.
Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Observed ceviche, tuna tataki, and temperatures for burgers without consumer advisory posted in establishment. Consumer advisory was sent via email and posted at host station at entrance of dinning area.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed accumulation of black mold like substance in ice machine across from dish machine.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Current license is not displayed during time of inspection.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed wiping cloth under cutting boards at cook line during time of inspection.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed food debris accumulation in gaskets at reach in cooler across from fryer station.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water in reach in cooler to the left of walk in cooler.
Dec 17, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate6 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs above cheese inside walk in cooler. Employee inverted the food items.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener with old debris on it.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand sink located at the back prep area blocked by a trash container. GM moved the container immediately.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand sink located at the black prep area used as a dump sink with food residue inside, Employees were coached.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee engaged in food preparation without hair restraint ( cook at the main line)
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed missing handwashing sign at the hand sink located underneath front counter.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed some plastic containers with salt ( as per employee ) with no label.
May 13, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over butter inside walk in cooler.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed garlic herb butter (47F - Cold Holding) on storage rack next to cook line. As per operator for less than 4 hrs. Operator placed products inside inside cooler for rapid cooling.
Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Observed Triple Sink (Quaternary 400+ppm). Operator diluted with water, retest Triple Sink (Quaternary 200ppm)
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed 2 knives stored between cutting board and prep table across cook line, operator removed the knives.
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed spoon handle in contact with butter at cook line. Operator placed the handle upwards.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed under green cutting board at prep area. Operator removed the towel.
Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Observed over prep table at pizza station.
Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Observed on green curating cutting board prep area. Operator removed the towel.
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 100ppm) across cook line. Operator discarded and replenish the solution, retest Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 200ppm).
Feb 6, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate7 Basic
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Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Observed paper towel inside parsley container at walk in cooler. Manager discarded.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over sauces containers at walk in cooler. Manager stored correctly.
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. Provided by email.
Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Observed at hand sink preparation area.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed above dish machine area.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed clean pot and clean bowls stored not inverted at storage area near kitchen.
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed boxes of raw fish and boxes of fries stored on floor at walk in freezer. Observed boxes of raw pork stored on floor at walk in cooler.
Food stored on floor. Observed cooking oil containers stored on floor near employees lockers.
Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Observed device installed over preparation table pizza area.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. At mop sink area.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed a plastic squeeze bottle of oil not labeled at kitchen area.
No current insurance inspector boiler report or boiler certificate available for boiler. For reporting purposes only. Observed boiler certificate expired.
Jun 13, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate8 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board soiled with food debris at cook line.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at pizza station and also at the bar. Employee provided the paper towels.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at pizza station and also at the bar. Employee provided the soap.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl without handle inside french fries container inside reach in freezer at pizza station. Employee removed the bowl.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed clean bowls and trays not properly protected at cheese station.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed inside reach in freezer at pizza station.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed at bar. Employee placed handle upwards.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed water at 79 F.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of stove oven soiled.
Open dumpster lid.
Stored food not covered. Observed tequenos and fries stored inside reach in freezer not covered at pizza station.
Feb 9, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 3 live flies in bar area near capped bottles of liquor. Educated management on flies.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards stained on drying rack.
Food stored on floor. Multiple cases of proteins on the floor in the walk in freezer. Employee moved to shelf.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.oven interior soiled in rear prep 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.