Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
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TROPICS CAFE

1501 NE 167 ST · NORTH MIAMI BEACH · Dade County · FL 33162

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateSeptember 17, 2026
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3748500
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13787002
DBPR license2325386

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority0 Intermediate2 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical4 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 2

#3High Priority08A-20-5

High Priority – Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken breast over raw beef stored in the reach in cooler.

#4High Priority41-27-4

High Priority – Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed Front Counter: Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 400+ppm), operator fixed Front counter: Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 200ppm).

Basic 2

#1Basic36-34-5

Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles and vents in the kitchen soiled.

#2Basic10-20-4

Basic – In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 18, 2026 11:54 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
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.