TROPICAL CAFE
5895 NW 167 ST, Miami, FL, 33015
Most recent inspection
- Date
- July 22, 2026
- Type
- Routine - Food
- Result
- Inspection Completed - No Further Action
- Risk category
- Not reported
- Cited findings
- 8
- Jurisdiction
- Miami-Dade County (Miami), FL
Violations (8)
- 41-18-4CriticalCorrected on site
Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Chlorine sanitation solution of 200 ppm, operator add water rechecked 100 ppm.
High Priority - Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Chlorine sanitation solution of 200 ppm, operator add water rechecked 100 ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
High Priority
- 08A-05-6CriticalCorrected on site
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef over cooked beef in reach in cooler operator, properly stored it. **Corrected On-Site**
High Priority
- 12B-12-5Corrected on site
Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container.
Basic - Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Observed employee drink from open water bottle, operator discarded it. **Corrected On-Site**
Basic
- 35B-02-4
Insect control device installed over food preparation area.
Basic - Insect control device installed over food preparation area.
Basic
- 21-44-1Corrected on site
Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles.
Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed sanitation bucket underneath of preparation table next to food items a kitchen equipment, operator removed it. **Corrected On-Site**
Basic
- 13-03-4
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee preparing sandwich with no hair restraint.
Basic
- 41-17-4Corrected on site
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle with degreaser with label. Operator labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
Intermediate
- 13-07-4Corrected on site
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food.
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee preparing sandwich wearing multiple bracelets. Operator removed it. **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.