TROPICAL CAFE
5895 NW 167 ST, Miami FL 33015 · 305.825.0021
Last inspected Jul 22, 2026 · 7 visits since August 2023
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5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked pasta (116F - Hot Holding) for less than 4 hours, operator reheated at 165°F.
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Jul 22, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 8 findingsThe state's own report →
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef over cooked beef in reach in cooler operator, properly stored it.
Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Chlorine sanitation solution of 200 ppm, operator add water rechecked 100 ppm.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle with degreaser with label. Operator labeled.
Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Observed employee drink from open water bottle, operator discarded it.
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Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee preparing sandwich wearing multiple bracelets. Operator removed it.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee preparing sandwich with no hair restraint.
Insect control device installed over food preparation area.
Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed sanitation bucket underneath of preparation table next to food items a kitchen equipment, operator removed it.
Oct 28, 2025Inspection 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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Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed employee open soda bottle inside reach in cooler, no properly identified.
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Chlorine at 0 ppm. Operator add chlorine, recheck 100 ppm.
Jul 24, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate2 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. Observed portions of raw chicken over empanadas in reach in freezer, operator properly stored it.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed windex, degreaser in spray bottles near clean equipment. Operator properly stored it.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed windex, degreaser in spray bottle with no label.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed cell phone, key chain on preparation table, operator removed it.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
Nov 20, 2024Inspection 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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Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked pasta (116F - Hot Holding) for less than 4 hours, operator reheated at 165°F.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Soap was replaced during inspection.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle with winded with no label.
Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container.
Jul 9, 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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Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed wet wiping cloth inside chlorine sanitizer solutions at 0 ppm. Operator add Clorox recheck 100 ppm.
Jan 23, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 7, 2023Inspection 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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Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee frying eggs without hair restraint l
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.
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.