Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
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TROPICAL TASTEBUDS

499 NE 167 ST · NORTH MIAMI BEACH · Dade County · FL 33162

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateJuly 31, 2026
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3741529
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13780031
DBPR license2328274

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
0 High Priority2 Intermediate3 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical5 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

5 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

Intermediate 2

#4Intermediate05-08-4

Intermediate – No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.

#5Intermediate31B-03-4

Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. Operator placed soap. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Basic 3

#1Basic35B-01-4

Basic – Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#2Basic10-01-5

Basic – 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 plastic container with no handle in side the rice maker. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#3Basic36-27-5

Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall by handwashing sink soiled.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 6:16 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 5 · Food and equipment thermometers
1 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.