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Emergency Closure InspectionDBPR disposition: Emergency order recommended
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TROPICAL CHINESE RESTAURANT

7991 BIRD RD · MIAMI · Dade County · FL 331556750

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateJune 21, 2018
Inspection typeComplaint Full
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionEmergency order recommended
Resultfacility_temporarily_closed
Inspection number2777227
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID6566216
DBPR license2317813

Emergency Closure Summary

ClosedJune 21, 2018 4:29 PM
StatusReopened after callback/compliance
ReopenedJune 22, 2018 9:25 AM
Record basisDBPR weekly closure extract
Closure conditionRodent activity

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
3 High Priority5 Intermediate17 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical25 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 3

#18High Priority01B-01-4

High Priority – Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 2 cans of tomato Ketchup, one can of straw mushroom.

Stop Sale
#19High Priority08A-05-4

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Shell eggs over produce in reach in cooler.

#20High Priority35A-04-4

High 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

#21Intermediate22-24-4

Intermediate – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance on/around soda dispensing nozzles.

#22Intermediate22-25-4

Intermediate – Accumulation of encrusted food debris on/around mixer head.

#23Intermediate22-22-4

Intermediate – Encrusted material on can opener blade.

#24Intermediate22-28-4

Intermediate – Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.

#25Intermediate22-07-4

Intermediate – Slicer blade guard soiled with old food debris.

Basic 17

#1Basic51-11-4

Basic – Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Back storage area.

#2Basic35A-03-4

Basic – 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.

#3Basic29-18-4

Basic – Drain cover(s) missing. Observed missing drain plugs all throughout the kitchen floors.

#4Basic14-11-4

Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler in kitchen area not functioning used as a storage.

#5Basic23-20-4

Basic – Food debris/dust/grease/soil residue on exterior of oven. Duck oven.

#6Basic08B-47-4

Basic – Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed gallons of soy sauce stored on floor.

#7Basic36-14-4

Basic – Grease accumulated on kitchen floor and/or under cooking equipment.

#8Basic10-11-4

Basic – In-use rice scoop/spoon stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.

#9Basic22-08-4

Basic – Interior of oven has heavy accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Line oven stored in kitchen area.

#10Basic05-09-4

Basic – No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Kitchen coolers.

#11Basic23-08-4

Basic – Soda gun holster with accumulated slime/debris.

#12Basic23-05-4

Basic – Soil residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. Ice tea table rice containers.

#13Basic23-10-4

Basic – Walk-in cooler and/or walk-in freezer gaskets soiled with slimy/mold-like build-up.

#14Basic36-72-4

Basic – Walk-in cooler/walk-in freezer floor soiled.

#15Basic36-26-4

Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.

#16Basic36-27-5

Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Kitchen next to grills.

#17Basic21-09-4

Basic – 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.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
1 observation(s)
Category 5 · Food and equipment thermometers
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
2 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 21 · Wiping cloths, linens and laundry facilities
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
6 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
4 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
2 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
4 observation(s)
Category 51 · Other sanitary and safe-operation conditions
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.