TROPICAL RESTAURANT
652 E 9 ST · HIALEAH · Dade County · FL 33010
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 1
50-08-7High Priority – – From initial inspection : High Priority – Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/ Observed establishment operating and serving customer without a license. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-08-08: Observed establishment operating and serving customer without a license. **Time Extended**
Intermediate 2
16-37-1Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine test kit available at the time of inspection. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-08-08: Observed no chlorine test kit available at the time of inspection. **Time Extended**
51-16-7Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – No plan review submitted and approved – renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan- Observed large shipping container stored behind property filled with restaurant equipment. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-08-08: Observed large shipping container stored behind property filled with restaurant equipment. **Time Extended**
Basic 13
22-20-5Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed ice machine interior soiled at front counter. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-08-08: Observed ice machine interior soiled at front counter. **Time Extended**
36-06-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first. Observed in the floor next to fryer at kitchen area. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-08-08: Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first. Observed on the floor next to fryer at kitchen area. **Time Extended**
36-34-5Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling and vents soiled with accumulation of dust and grease all around kitchen area and back storage area. Also observed ceiling soiled with accumulation of grease over grill press at front counter. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-08-08: Observed ceiling and vents soiled with accumulation of dust and grease all around kitchen area and back storage area. Also observed ceiling soiled with accumulation of grease over grill press at front counter. **Time Extended**
13-03-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed several employees engaged in food preparation with no hair restraint all around kitchen area. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-08-08: Observed several employees engaged in food preparation with no hair restraint all around kitchen area. **Time Extended**
36-68-5Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. Observed accumulation of grease when the walls all around kitchen area. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-08-08: Observed accumulation of grease when the walls all around kitchen area. **Time Extended**
22-08-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed microwave interior soiled over preparation grill at kitchen area. Also observed oven interior soiled next to dishwasher machine at kitchen area. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-08-08: Observed microwave interior soiled over preparation grill at kitchen area. Also observed oven interior soiled next to dishwasher machine at kitchen area. **Time Extended**
05-09-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed no ambient thermometer inside walk in coolers at kitchen area. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-08-08: Observed no ambient thermometer inside walk in coolers at kitchen area. **Time Extended**
14-73-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray. Observed no drip tray on hood systems all around kitchen area. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-08-08: Observed no drip tray on hood systems all around kitchen area. **Time Extended**
23-03-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gasket soiled with mold like substance under toaster machines at front counter. Also observed three compartment sink nuzzle hole with accumulation of mold like substance at kitchen area. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-08-08: Observed gasket soiled with mold like substance under toaster machines at front counter. Also observed three compartment sink nuzzle hole with accumulation of mold like substance at kitchen area. **Time Extended**
35B-07-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Openings to the outside for equipment, such as ventilation fans, not screened or otherwise protected when the equipment is not in operation. Observed not screen on fan over the back door next to fryer at back kitchen area. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-08-08: Observed not screen on fan over the back door next to fryer at back kitchen area. **Time Extended**
36-02-5Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed all around kitchen area. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-08-08: Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed all around kitchen area. **Time Extended**
14-17-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed walk in coolers shelves with accumulation of rust at kitchen area. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-08-08: Observed walk in coolers shelves with accumulation of rust at kitchen area. **Time Extended**
36-27-5Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed grease accumulation on the walls all around kitchen area. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-08-08: Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed grease accumulation on the walls all around kitchen area. **Time Extended**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 5:44 AM.
Violation category totals
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2 observation(s)
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5 observation(s)
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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.