ENCANTO TROPICAL
15620 SW 72 ST, Miami FL 33193
Last inspected Oct 7, 2025 · 5 visits since January 2024
JAN 24
NOV 24
MAY 25
OCT 25
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4 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Observed flying insect spray at preparation area. Coached operator on correct procedure.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
5 visits, newest first
Oct 7, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a glass and a plastic measuring cup in handwashing sink at front counter operator removed items from hand washing sink.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed water damage on ceiling tiles at prep area.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed current license not displayed. Operator was able to provide current license.
No copy of latest inspection report available.
Jun 11, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedLicensing Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed fruit juice with cut melon inside with no date marking at reach-in cooler next to front counter. As per operator three days. Coached operator on correct procedure.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed door to bathroom used by all staff not self closing.
Garbage can located outside has no lid or lid open/broken. Observed dumpster lid broken.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup at reach in coolers use for ice cream at front counter and dry storage area.
Missing drain plug at dumpster.
May 8, 2025Warning IssuedLicensing Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
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Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Observed flying insect spray at preparation area. Coached operator on correct procedure.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed small brush inside hand washing sink at front counter.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed fruit juice with cut melon inside with no date marking at reach-in cooler next to front counter. As per operator three days. Coached operator on correct procedure.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed door to bathroom used by all staff not self closing.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed ceiling not smooth and easily cleanable at food preparation area, ware washing areas, and storage area. Coached operator on correct procedure.
Food stored on floor. Observed plastic water bottle on floor near front counter entrance. Plastic bottles were removed from floor.
Garbage can located outside has no lid or lid open/broken. Observed dumpster lid broken.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup at reach in coolers use for ice cream at front counter and dry storage area.
Missing drain plug at dumpster.
Nov 5, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 13 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority4 Intermediate6 Basic
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Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Chocolate (60F - Cold Holding). Employee was not able to determine how long the ice cream has been out of temperature. As stop sale was issued.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Chocolate (60F - Cold Holding). Employee was not able to determine how long the ice cream has been out of temperature. As stop sale was issued.
Employee has not received adequate training related to their assigned duties as evidenced by the inability to answer basic food safety questions. Observed employee not able to answer how to sanitize equipment in the three compartment sink. Employee was coached on the proper procedure.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
No sanitizer of any kind available for warewashing. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until sanitizer is available for warewashing.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee water bottle on preparation table on front counter.
Food stored on floor. Observed ice cream cones stored on floor near mop sink.
No drainboards or equivalent provided for soiled items and/or air drying cleaned items. Observed no drain boards above three compartment sink.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at front counter.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop inside bucket.
Jan 19, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
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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 manager with cleanup procedures via email.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Observed no soap provided at handwash sink at front counter. Soap was provided.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles soiled at office area.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided manager with choking poster via email.
Observed ice buildup in reach-in freezer at office area.
Observed no conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in refrigerator at office area.
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