TROPICAL TASTEBUDS
499 NE 167 ST, North Miami Beach FL 33162 · 305.206.5349
Last inspected Jul 31, 2026 · 9 visits since February 2024
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 15 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
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.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Jul 31, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findingsThe state's own report →
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Operator placed soap.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed a plastic container with no handle in side the rice maker. Operator removed.
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Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall by handwashing sink soiled.
Apr 27, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Floor tiles and/or in disrepair. Kitchen.
Feb 27, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded.
0 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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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 probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Floor tiles and/or in disrepair. Kitchen.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Near hand wash sink kitchen.
No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment.
Aug 12, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken over raw salmon in the reach in cooler. Operator stored properly.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Throughout the kitchen.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Operator removed.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall by handwashing sink soiled.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. By the back exit door. Operator stored properly.
Feb 25, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Sep 30, 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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In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils in standing water of 120F. Operator put heat up.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. In the kitchen.
May 1, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a metal container stored inside the handwashing sink. Operator removed during the inspection.
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 tilapia thawed in a reduced oxygen package in the reach in cooler. Operator discarded items.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. In the back of the kitchen.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Throughout the kitchen.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed storage shelves by the bathroom soiled.
Apr 8, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. In the back kitchen.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Throughout the kitchen.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed Hood filters with grease. Observed storage shelves soiled by the bathroom.
Feb 6, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 14 recorded.
0 High priority4 Intermediate10 Basic
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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. Emailed form to operator.
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed Roxie Sharpe with an expired certificate of 3/7/17.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed handwashing sink blocked by a container of water with utensils. Operator removed.
Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed Novelette with an expired certificate of 8/26/19.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed scoop handle touching the rice in the container. Operator removed scoop and placed on top of the container.
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 fish vacuum packaged thawed under the reach in cooler not cut open. Operator cut the packaged.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. In the back kitchen.
Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. Observed at handwashing sink faucet in disrepair.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Throughout the kitchen.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed Hood filters with grease. Observed storage shelves soiled by the bathroom.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed hand washing sink with pipe leaking into a bucket.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Operator stored properly.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed salt and pepper container with no name label. Operator placed label on the container.
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.