TROPICAL CHINESE RESTAURANT
7991 BIRD RD · MIAMI · Dade County · FL 331556750
Inspection Summary
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Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
25 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 3
01B-01-4High Priority – Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 2 cans of tomato Ketchup, one can of straw mushroom.
08A-05-4High Priority – Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Shell eggs over produce in reach in cooler.
35A-04-4High Priority – Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed approximately 30 fresh dropping in storage area. Approximately 30 fresh droppings in kitchen area.
Intermediate 5
22-24-4Intermediate – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance on/around soda dispensing nozzles.
22-25-4Intermediate – Accumulation of encrusted food debris on/around mixer head.
22-22-4Intermediate – Encrusted material on can opener blade.
22-28-4Intermediate – Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
22-07-4Intermediate – Slicer blade guard soiled with old food debris.
Basic 17
51-11-4Basic – Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Back storage area.
35A-03-4Basic – Dead roaches on premises. Approximately 5 dead in napkin dispenser stored in the cook line, 2 under grill, one under prep sink located in kitchen area, twenty on bar area.
29-18-4Basic – Drain cover(s) missing. Observed missing drain plugs all throughout the kitchen floors.
14-11-4Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler in kitchen area not functioning used as a storage.
23-20-4Basic – Food debris/dust/grease/soil residue on exterior of oven. Duck oven.
08B-47-4Basic – Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed gallons of soy sauce stored on floor.
36-14-4Basic – Grease accumulated on kitchen floor and/or under cooking equipment.
10-11-4Basic – In-use rice scoop/spoon stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
22-08-4Basic – Interior of oven has heavy accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Line oven stored in kitchen area.
05-09-4Basic – No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Kitchen coolers.
23-08-4Basic – Soda gun holster with accumulated slime/debris.
23-05-4Basic – Soil residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. Ice tea table rice containers.
23-10-4Basic – Walk-in cooler and/or walk-in freezer gaskets soiled with slimy/mold-like build-up.
36-72-4Basic – Walk-in cooler/walk-in freezer floor soiled.
36-26-4Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
36-27-5Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Kitchen next to grills.
21-09-4Basic – Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Stored in reach in cooler located in the back area.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 11, 2026 2:01 AM.
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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.