TROPICS CAFE
1501 NE 167 ST, North Miami Beach FL 33162 · 305.354.2266
Last inspected Apr 29, 2026 · 7 visits since February 2024
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 17 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
7 visits, newest first
Apr 29, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jan 27, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Tuna salad date marked from 1-16-26.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Tuna salad date marked from 1-16-26.
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. Employees name Stephanie,Issis,Maria,Luz,Martha,Sonia.
Ceiling tile missing.
Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed sanitizer bucket on top of preparation table, operator removed it.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Jul 25, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed white rice (48F - Cooling) stored in the reach in cooler since lastnight, as per operator. Stop sale issued.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed white rice (48F - Cooling) stored in the reach in cooler since lastnight, as per operator. Stop sale issued. Observed raw chicken (49F - Cold Holding) stored in the reach in cooler overnight, as per operator. Stop sale issued.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw chicken (49F - Cold Holding) stored in the reach in cooler overnight, as per operator. Stop sale issued.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. In the kitchen.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. In the kitchen.
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed kitchen Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 100+ppm), operator remade Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 50ppm).
Jan 9, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate2 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 empanadas de pollo (127F - Hot Holding) stored in the hot holding unit for less than 2 hours before inspection. Operator reheated items.
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 scoop with a handle touching the pancake batter. Operator stored properly.
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 50ppm) at the front counter, operator remade Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 200ppm).
Jul 24, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. At the kitchen handwashing sink.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed squeeze bottles Mojo, oil and butter with no name label. Operator placed names.
Apr 26, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Triple glass reach in cooler: cooked pork dated 4/11. Operator discarded.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Kitchen Triple glass reach in cooler: cooked pork dated 4/11.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hoods soiled.
Feb 12, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate7 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 homemade potato (98F - Hot Holding) as per employee less than 1 hour.homemade potatoes (167F - Reheating)
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.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled can opener blade.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked chicken not date marked inside reach in cooler, as per employee over 24 hours. Employee dated during inspection.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed personal coffee on preparation table at kitchen area, employee removed.
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed at the front counter.
Food stored on floor. Observed plastic container with bread at the dry storage area, Manager stored properly.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed in sugar container at the front counter. Employee stored properly.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed in kitchen area.
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