TROPICAL CAFETERIA
652 EAST 9 ST · HIALEAH · Dade County · FL 330104552
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
16 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 2
05-01-4High Priority – Glass stem/sensor thermometer in use with no shatterproof coating.
12A-09-4High Priority – Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Kitchen cooks.
Intermediate 3
11-27-4Intermediate – 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.
05-07-4Intermediate – Food thermometer(s) not calibrated according to manufacturer's specifications.
05-13-5Intermediate – Probe thermometer not used to ensure proper food temperatures of cooked time/temperature control for safety food.
Basic 11
16-21-4Basic – Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
23-24-4Basic – Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Walk in cooler door handles with food debris.
24-05-4Basic – Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
14-09-4Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
40-06-5Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employees cell phones on top of kitchen work tables.
36-73-4Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Underneath kitchen oven, fryer, and stove top.
22-08-4Basic – Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Kitchen oven accumulation of food debris inside.
21-10-4Basic – Soiled dry wiping cloth in use.
06-01-5Basic – Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed frozen fish, being thawed in standing water. Kitchen area.
14-17-4Basic – Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
21-09-4Basic – Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 13, 2026 11:54 PM.
Violation category totals
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1 observation(s)
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Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.