TROPICAL CAFETERIA
652 E 9 ST · HIALEAH · Dade County · FL 330104552
Inspection Summary
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Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
28 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 7
22-41-4High Priority – Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. 0 ppm
03A-02-4High Priority – Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. three milk dessert (52°F – Cold Holding); rice with milk (52°F – Cold Holding) in dining area cooler. Held overnight.
03B-01-4High Priority – Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. croquette (100°F – Hot Holding) in warmer by front counter. Discard at 2 pm
08A-09-4High Priority – Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food in walk-in cooler. Raw beef over ready to eat
35A-05-4High Priority – Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed approximately 12 live roaches by gap under a built in oven on the wall, one under other oven next to reach in cooler, one by reach in cooler in kitchen.
29-37-4High Priority – Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink.
29-42-4High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
Intermediate 5
22-20-4Intermediate – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
22-02-4Intermediate – Accumulation of food debris/grease on food-contact surface. Warmer by front counter (potato strings)
22-63-4Intermediate – Accumulation of mold-like substance on juice/drink dispensing nozzles/equipment. Orange juicer
53B-13-5Intermediate – Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
22-60-4Intermediate – Vegetable chopper/dicer/shredder/peeler soiled with old food debris. Grinder on table is soiled
Basic 16
14-01-4Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plate in sugar, operator removed it **Corrected On-Site**
08B-45-4Basic – Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer. Milk in crates not 6 inches off the floor
36-57-4Basic – Ceiling fan had accumulation of dust/debris. Wall extractor and around it is soiled
36-03-4Basic – Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. By wall behind stove
14-09-4Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
36-71-4Basic – Floor drains/drain covers heavily soiled.
36-73-4Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Throughout kitchen
36-18-4Basic – Floor tiles cracked, broken or in disrepair. Hole on floor by warmer
36-14-4Basic – Grease accumulated on kitchen floor and/or under cooking equipment By friers
36-47-5Basic – Hood soiled with accumulated grease, dust or food debris. .
14-70-4Basic – Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. And reach in freezer with ice cream
38-07-4Basic – Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.
35B-04-4Basic – Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation. Back door has a screen, not solid door.
14-67-4Basic – Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
14-20-4Basic – Ripped/worn tin foil used as food-contact shelf cover.
08B-13-4Basic – Stored food not covered in walk-in cooler. Ham in walk in cooler, pork in walk in freezer **Corrected On-Site**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 11, 2026 2:35 AM.
Violation category totals
2 observation(s)
3 observation(s)
5 observation(s)
5 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
7 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
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.