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TROPICAL CAFE ICE CREAM

851 E 25 ST, Hialeah FL 33013 · 786-488-1643

Last inspected Aug 12, 2026 · 4 visits since September 2024

Licence typeMobile Food Vehicle
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceMFD2361427
Grade history
SEP 24
JUL 25
AUG 26
— STEADY

3 inspections within 12 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Badges — none earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Inspection history

4 visits, newest first

Aug 12, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Food stored on floor. Observed box of chocolate soft serve mix powder being stored on the floor under preparation table. Employee removed and stored properly.
Basic/08B-38-4/Corrected On-Site
Hotel and Restaurant license decal not displayed on mobile food dispensing vehicle.
Basic/50-03-4/Repeat Violation
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed ice cream scoop on top ice machine. Employee removed and replaced with clean one and stored properly.
Basic/10-12-5/Corrected On-Site
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet towel on top preparation table. Employee removed and stored inside sanitizer bucket.
Basic/21-12-4/Corrected On-Site
Aug 13, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 15, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded.

0 High priority3 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed clean blender inside handwashing sink. Manager removed and stored properly.
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Corrected On-Site
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Observed Manager Erika Rodriguez lacking manager certification.
Intermediate/53A-01-7/Warning
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at handwashing sink. Manager provided during inspection.
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site
Food stored on floor. Observed bag of sugar being stored on the floor next to service window. Manager removed and stored properly.
Basic/08B-38-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Sep 20, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection

Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spry bottle with all purpose cleaner no labeled. Owner labeled spray bottle.
Intermediate/41-17-4/Corrected On-Site

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.