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DULCE TROPICAL INC

841 NE 125 ST, North Miami FL 33161

Last inspected Jul 15, 2026 · 8 visits since September 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats12
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA2336450
Grade history
FEB 24
JUL 24
MAR 25
AUG 25
MAR 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 14 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Worst finding on record
Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw chicken on top of raw beef. PIC removed it.
High priority/08A-17-6/Corrected On-Site
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Inspection history

8 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 Intermediate0 Basic
Jun 2, 2026Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.

0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. At the time of the inspection observed a dining area was added to the establishment: 1 countertop, 1 reach in cooler, 26 tables and 38 chairs.
Intermediate/51-16-7/Warning/Return visit Jun 2, 2026 · On 6/2/2026 at the time of the callback inspection observed no plans were submitted. Time Extended
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Food debris inside the oven.
Basic/22-08-4/Warning/Return visit Jun 2, 2026 · On 6/2/2026 at the time of the callback inspection Food debris inside the oven. Time Extended
Mar 19, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded.

0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. At the time of the inspection observed a dining area was added to the establishment: 1 countertop, 1 reach in cooler, 26 tables and 38 chairs.
Intermediate/51-16-7/Warning
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Bag with flour on the floor by dry storage room. Chef put it on top of the shelf.
Basic/08B-47-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Food debris inside the oven.
Basic/22-08-4/Warning
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled. Reach in cooler gasket soiled.
Basic/23-03-4/Warning
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth on top of the preparation table. Chef put it inside the sanitizer bucket.
Basic/21-12-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Aug 1, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate8 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw chicken on top of raw beef. PIC removed it.
High priority/08A-17-6/Corrected On-Site
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine soiled.
Basic/22-20-5
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Metal cup without handle inside the sugar container.
Basic/14-01-5
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Basic/14-09-4
Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler gasket in disrepair.
Basic/14-11-5
Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Observed flour mixer exposed to splash next to handwashing sink.
Basic/08B-36-4
Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle. Grease around the grease receptacle by back door.
Basic/33-20-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gasket soiled soiled. Hood filters soiled.
Basic/23-03-4
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth on top of the preparation table.
Basic/21-12-4
Mar 20, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test kit.
Intermediate/16-37-1
Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Observed flour mixer next to hand washing sink exposed to water splash.
Basic/08B-36-4
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth not in sanitizer solution. Chef put it inside the sanitizer bucket.
Basic/21-12-4/Repeat Violation
Jul 22, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Plastic gallons with oil on the floor in kitchen area.
Basic/08B-47-4
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Food debris inside reach in freezer.
Basic/22-16-4
Single-service articles improperly stored.observed cases with single service cups and lids on lath floor on the hallway.
Basic/25-05-4
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Black mold like substance on wall behind triple sink.
Basic/36-27-5
Feb 27, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in freezer gasket soiled.
Basic/23-03-4
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Food debris inside reach in freezer.
Basic/22-16-4
Sep 22, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Establishment is offering eggs under cooked
Intermediate/02B-01-5
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.hand by triple sink. PIC provided a new roll of paper towels.
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Pots and pans on the shelves under preparation table not inverted.
Basic/24-05-4
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth on top of the table.
Basic/21-12-4

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.