EL TROPICO REST
7902 NW 36 ST · MIAMI · Dade County · FL 331666637
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
17 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 1
03A-03-5High Priority – Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Observed more than a dozen raw eggs stored on reach in cooler in kitchen. As per Operator eggs have been outside for 30 minutes. Operator stored them inside reach in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
Intermediate 4
12A-03-4Intermediate – Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed employee washing hand at three compartment sink.
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled cutting board on prep table in front of Walk in cooler.
53A-05-6Intermediate – No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. Food Manager Certified arrived at time of Routine Inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
02C-02-5Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked ground beef not date marked inside Walk in cooler. As per Operator ground beef was cooked last Monday October 23rd, 2023. Operator date marked container. **Corrected On-Site**
Basic 12
32-04-4Basic – Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed at employee restroom inside kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
51-11-4Basic – Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed VO2 tanks not secured inside Bar.
24-05-4Basic – Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed clean dishes not inverted inside kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
13-03-4Basic – Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee engaged with food preparation without hair restraint inside kitchen. Operator put a hair restraint. **Corrected On-Site**
36-17-5Basic – Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed broken floor tiles under cook line inside kitchen.
14-69-4Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed Ice buildup in Walk-in.
31B-04-4Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed by beverage reach in cooler at front counter, and inside room outside.
22-16-4Basic – Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed Walk in cooler shelves with accumulation of soil residues.
14-33-4Basic – Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed inside reach in cooler by ware washing area. **Repeat Violation**
08B-12-5Basic – Stored food not covered. Observed cooked pork inside reach in cooler in front of cook line. Operator covered plate. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
21-12-4Basic – Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet towels throughout kitchen. Operator stored towels inside bucket with sanitizer. **Corrected On-Site**
21-09-4Basic – Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Observed soiled towels inside kitchen. Operator discarded towels. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 19, 2026 2:43 PM.
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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.