TROPICS CAFE
1501 NE 167 ST · NORTH MIAMI BEACH · Dade County · FL 33162
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
6 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 3
03D-02-5High Priority – 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.
01B-02-5High Priority – 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.
03A-02-5High Priority – 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.
Basic 3
36-34-5Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. In the kitchen.
36-17-5Basic – Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. In the kitchen.
21-07-4Basic – Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed kitchen Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 100+ppm), operator remade Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 50ppm). **Corrected On-Site**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 5, 2026 11:13 AM.
Violation category totals
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.