TIPICO CENTROAMERICANO CAFE
1680 NW 36 ST, Miami, FL, 33142
Most recent inspection
- Date
- January 20, 2026
- Type
- Routine - Food
- Result
- Inspection Completed - No Further Action
- Risk category
- Not reported
- Cited findings
- 9
- Jurisdiction
- Miami-Dade County (Miami), FL
Violations (9)
- 08A-20-5CriticalCorrected on site
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature.
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken over raw beef inside reach in cooler. Operator moved them onsite. **Corrected On-Site**
High Priority
- 14-11-5Repeat
Equipment in poor repair.
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gasket in disrepair on reach in freezer next to 3 compartment sink in kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**
Basic
- 35B-01-4
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside at the exit door inside kitchen.
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside at the exit door inside kitchen.
Basic
- 36-17-5Repeat
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair throughout kitchen.
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair throughout kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
Basic
- 50-09-4
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed license that expired October 1, 2025 displayed.
Basic
- 23-03-4Repeat
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets in reach on freezers. **Repeat Violation**
Basic
- 14-33-4
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface in kitchen area.
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface in kitchen area.
Basic
- 06-01-5Corrected on site
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner.
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed beef thawing in still water. Coached operator on proper thawing methods. Operator placed inside reach in cooler onsite. **Corrected On-Site**
Basic
- 08B-38-4Corrected on site
Food stored on floor.
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed bucket of plantains on the floor. Operator placed it off the floor onsite. **Corrected On-Site**
Basic
Source: Miami-Dade County (Miami), FL health department. Data refreshed October 16, 2026. Results are shown in the health department's own wording. This record is provided for general information; confirm current status with the health department before relying on it.