PIZZA TROPICAL
7010 BISCAYNE BLVD, Miami FL 33138 · 305-724-5342
Last inspected Aug 21, 2026 · 10 visits since January 2024
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5 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed three flies in kitchen area.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1--2018025297 | May 9, 2018 | Jun 6, 2018 | $400 |
Inspection history
10 visits, newest first
Aug 21, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 17 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority7 Intermediate7 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 17 findingsThe state's own report →
Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Observed employee began to work in food preparation at pizza station without wash hands. Coached employee to wash hands properly.
Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee put gloves on without wash hands to serve to customers. Coached employee to wash hands properly.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw breaded chicken breast container stored over cooked chicken wings at reach in cooler drawers by cook line. Manager rearranged products.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed red cutting board soiled across pizza prep table.
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed cleaning brush stored inside hand sink kitchen area. Observed a scale stored inside hand sink by walk in cooler.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand sink by pizza prep table.
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/. Observed a walk in cooler and storage room outside, operator added a hand sink and prep sink to the prep area by walk in cooler. Observed hand sink by pizza station used as a prep sink.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. No proof of employee for Vanessa Coy hired more than 60 days.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at hand sink by pizza table.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed pizza rack with time on trays but no written procedures. Provided form to manager. As per manager pizza were prepared less than 2 hours. Manager printed and filled out with inspector.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed ceiling above prep pizza table and storage by walk in cooler.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles soiled By kitchen.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food.
Food stored on floor. Observed cooking oil stored on floor by storage by walk in cooler.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no sign at hand sink by prep table.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Obser reach in cooler gaskets by three compartment sink soiled. Observed reach in cooler drawers soiled by cook line.
Mar 13, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Ceiling tile missing. Observed ceiling tile missing by prep area front counter.
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 0ppm); by front counter, employee prepared new solution, Recheck; Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 200ppm).
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed flour container not labeled by front counter. Employee labeled.
Sep 30, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 16 recorded.
0 High priority4 Intermediate12 Basic
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a towel inside hand sink by kitchen. Employee removed.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed hand sink by outside door.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed Gianna Vargas no certificate provided.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed a gallon with sanitizer not labeled. Employee labeled.
Ceiling tile missing. Observed ceiling missing by storage area across fryer.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents dusty by front counter.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed by prep table near ice machine.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed an employee no hair restraint while prepping food.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn by front counter under coffee machine.
Food stored on floor. Observed a container with bread stored on floor by front counter. Observed cooking oil container stored on floor under three compartment sink.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer by kitchen near coolers.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed two knives between two reach in cooler by kitchen. Employee removed.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed hand sink by outside door.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled by kitchen.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled by kitchen.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed by three compartment sink floor.
Jan 22, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 13 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate11 Basic
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No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Inspector printed and provided during inspection.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle with degreaser not labeled stored at storage area across fryer. Operator labeled.
Ceiling tile missing. Observed above storage area near three compartment sink.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed above preparation area at kitchen.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed vents soiled at preparation area at kitchen and front counter above coffee machine.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed clean fryer pans not inverted at storage area.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed an employee at preparation area while preparing food.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets at preparation area at kitchen.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Operator relocated correctly.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no sign at hand sink at preparation area at kitchen.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed stored inside mop bucket.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed a plastic squeeze bottle containing water not labeled above grill area. Observed a plastic container with sugar not labeled at coffee station. Operator labeled.
Sep 19, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority4 Intermediate5 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. See stop sale. Observed assorted empanadas at front counter without time mark. As per employee for approximately 2 hrs. Employee properly labeled.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed glass bottle inside hand sink at front counter. Also equipment inside hand sink at kitchen.
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/ Manager arrived during inspection.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at front counter and unisex restroom. Employee provided the paper towels.
Warewashing machine not automatically dispensing the detergent and/or the sanitizer. Observed Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm).
Ceiling tile missing. Observed over prep area at kitchen.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed in chest freezer.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at kitchen.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler door gaskets soiled in both coolers at kitchen.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in cooler interior soiled on both coolers at kitchen.
Jun 19, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jun 12, 2024Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Observed hand wash sink removed at kitchen. Also observed hand wash sink removed at bar.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed no employee training for Sandra, hired for more than 60 days.
Ceiling tile missing. Observed ove ware washing area.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Straws provided for customer self-service not individually wrapped or in an approved dispenser. Observed coffee mixers not individually wrapped for customer self-service at front counter.
Jun 5, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 12 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority6 Intermediate5 Basic
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Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm). Instructed manager to stop using the machine and set up triple sink.
Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Observed hand wash sink removed at kitchen. Also observed hand wash sink removed at bar.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at front counter.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed no employee training for Sandra, hired for more than 60 days.
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Discussed and provided to manager via email.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at front counter. Also observed at unisex restroom.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed Observed cheesecake pudin, oreo pudin, lemon pie pudin, tiramisu puding not properly date marked. As per employee, for 2 days.
Ceiling tile missing. Observed ove ware washing area.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed 2 pair of tongs hanging from oven at front counter.
Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Observed cheesecake pudin, oreo pudin, lemon pie pudin, tiramisu puding not properly labeled at self serve at front counter.
Straws provided for customer self-service not individually wrapped or in an approved dispenser. Observed coffee mixers not individually wrapped for customer self-service at front counter.
Feb 2, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jan 29, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 11 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority4 Intermediate4 Basic
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Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dish machine in dish area, 0 ppm.
Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee put on gloves to work with ham and cheese without washing hands.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed three flies in kitchen area.
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. No written procedure available. Inspector provided operator with written procedure.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test kit for dish machine.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. No probe thermometer available for establishment.
No soap and hand towels provided at handwash sink. Hand washing sink in front counter area.
Ceiling tile missing. Ceiling tiles missing in kitchen.
Food stored on floor. Bag of onions and case of cooking oil stored on floor across from three compartment sink.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood vents above cook line oven greasy.
Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Utensils stored in wait station.
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.