TROPICANA FOOD BY THE POUND
8323 W FLAGLER ST, Miami FL 33144 · 786 468 4562
Last inspected Jul 21, 2026 · 7 visits since December 2023
5 inspections within 12 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed 2 doors reach in freezer interior soiled. During the inspection employee cleaned it.
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed two dented cans of tomato paste in the storage room.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed rice pudding with no date marked.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. In the kitchen area observed ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored on top of condensed milk. Operator changed order for proper storage in cooler.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed water damage on ceiling tiles throughout establishment.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in both chest freezers.
Missing drain plug at dumpster. Observed no plug at dumpster
Open dumpster lid. Observed lid open
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed rust on reach in cooler shelves throughout establishment.
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed plastic container stored in front of the hand sink, located at cooking line. Employee removed items.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer, located at front counter.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed aluminum bowl stored inside plastic container with rice, located at dry storage. Employee removed item.
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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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 desserts prepared onsite with no date marked.
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Stored food not covered. Observed container of sugar no covered located at the front area. Manager covered 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.