TROPICAL BEACH CAFE
2891 COLLINS AVE, Miami Beach FL 33140 · 305.5380359
Last inspected Feb 10, 2026 · 6 visits since September 2023
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5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed some precooked sausages at ambient temperature of 55 F. As per cook, for about 30 minutes. Cook placed the sausages in ice bath.
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Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Feb 10, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 14 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority4 Intermediate7 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 14 findingsThe state's own report →
Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed some plates inside the rinse water sanitizer 0 chlorine ppm. Owner added chlorine sanitizer, then 50 ppm.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed cooked pork underneath raw fish. Employee inverted them immediately.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked sausage at 53 F inside ice bath, but ice was not touching the sausages on the top. Employee added more ice around the food product. Sausages were there for around 1 hr.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a utensil inside the hand sink at the front counter. Employee moved it out.
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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 flan at the front counter with no date marking. As per owner it was cooked 6 days ago. Also pork cooked and sliced ham from 2/8.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed chlorine inside plastic spray bottle without label. Employee labeled the bottle.
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed not hot running water in the public restroom. Employee opened the faucet.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Employee corrected it.
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed commercially packaged salmon ( thawing) inside the sealed vacuumed bag. Employee opened the bag and transferred all the fish to a food container.
Equipment gaskets in poor repair. Observed vertical reach in cooler gaskets in poor repair.
Food stored on floor. Observed plastic container with pickles on the kitchen floor. Employee corrected.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed scoop handle touching the rice in a container. Employee fixed it.
Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Observed milk gallo s used to store lemon juice inside reach in cooler.
Trash receptacles not provided where needed in establishment. Missing at the hand sink located at the front prep area.
Aug 1, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
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Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale. Observed 1 use raw egg with cracked shell. Employee discarded it.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed some precooked sausages at ambient temperature of 55 F. As per cook, for about 30 minutes. Cook placed the sausages in ice bath.
Probe thermometer not accurate within plus or minus 2 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed one of the probe thermometer not calibrated when tested in ice water. Owner presented another one which was calibrated and discarded the old one.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed chemical product in spray bottle with no label in the kitchen. Owner labeled it.
Feb 19, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shrimp above cooked beef inside reach in cooler in the kitchen. Owner inverted them.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee was using the hand sink to fill a pitcher with water. Employee was explained about the hand sink use.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Missing chlorine test kit when using chlorine sanitizer at the time of the inspection.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Aug 6, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority4 Intermediate3 Basic
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Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed employee washed his hands in the 3 compartment sink to start working.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Missing chlorine test kit when using chlorine sanitizer in the sanitizer buckets.
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 missing certificate for Darlin Zuniga.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed flan prepared on site Sunday 8/4 without date marking.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plastic container with no handle used to scoop garlic sauce. Employee discarded it.
Equipment gaskets in poor repair. Observed broken reach in cooler gaskets. Reach in cooler is located by the hand sink in the kitchen.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed spoons and tongs stored in standing water of 75 F. Employee discarded the water.
Feb 9, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs above cooked black beans inside reach in cooler. Cook transferred the eggs to the bottom.
Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands. Observed server handling dirty dishes and then, plating food without wash her hands in between. Employee was coached about the correct procedure and washed her hands.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed scrubber inside the hand sink located at the kitchen. Employee moved it out.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed tuna salad prepared on site ( since Tuesday 2/6 as per cook ) with no date marking.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
Equipment gaskets in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets in disrepair ( cooler next to the flat top ).
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed missing sign at the hand sink at the intermediate prep area. Employee posted it.
Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed spoons used for soups and beans with food contact surface up. Server inverted them.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water inside reach in cooler located by the flat top.
Sep 25, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked ground beef at 127 F left on the side of the flat top for around 40 minutes. Employee reheated the food to 174 F.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed no self closing door for restrooms.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Employee placed the scoop inside the container.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Plastic container with sugar as per owner. Owner labeled it.
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.