TROPICAL CAFE
5925 NW 167 ST, Hialeah FL 33015
Last inspected Jul 24, 2026 · 7 visits since August 2023
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 croquettes (130F - Hot Holding); inside hot holding box for less than 4 hours. Operator increased equipment temperature.
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Nonfood-grade hose conveying potable water.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed empanadas (112F - Hot Holding); croquettes (110F - Hot Holding) in hot holding display case for less than 4 hours as per operator. Operator increased equipment temperature.
Food stored on floor. Observed cases of water on the floor.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gasket soiled.
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in used utensils inside standing water at 84°F. Operator discarded it.
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.Observed croquettes (130F - Hot Holding); inside hot holding box for less than 4 hours. Operator increased equipment temperature.
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed empanadas (122F - Hot Holding); croquettes (126F - Hot Holding) in hot holding display, for less than 4 hours. Operator increased equipment temperature.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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No soap provided at handwash sink. Soap was provided during inspection.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar container.
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee preparing sandwiches without hair restraint.
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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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.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar and salt container, operator properly labeled it.
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