GRIOT TROPICAL
1186 NW 103 ST · MIAMI · Dade County · FL 33150
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Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
37 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 7
12A-16-4High Priority – Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Employees started working without washing their hands .
50-17-3High Priority – Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed establishment open to the public with an expired license since 10/01/2023.Employee prepping food. Owner paid the license while we were conducting the inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
35A-09-4High Priority – Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. Observed 3 spiders present ( 1 by the pool table, and 2 across the oven in the kitchen)
35A-05-4High Priority – Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed approximately + 6 live roaches crawling out of reach in freezer structure at the front bar, + 9 underneath the steam table, kitchen area : + 5 behind the stove , + 25 inside the oven .
35A-23-4High Priority – Roach excrement and/or droppings present. Observed + 25 droppings behind sofas at the dining area and + 20 underneath steam table and reach in cooler .
35A-04-4High Priority – Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed approximately + 15 rodent droppings underneath steam table, next to the reach in cooler by kitchen door and behind sofas in the dining area..
35A-21-4High Priority – Rodent burrow or rodent nesting materials present. Observed rodent nesting materials underneath the oven door in the kitchen
Intermediate 13
11-07-5Intermediate – Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Information was provided.
11-27-4Intermediate – Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed accumulation of grease and old debris inside the oven.
27-24-4Intermediate – Hot water at three-compartment sink does not reach 85 F degrees Fahrenheit.
53A-01-7Intermediate – Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Observed missing manager certificate for Ferdinand Joseph, person in charge who has been working in the establishment for 3 months. **Repeat Violation**
16-37-1Intermediate – No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Missing chlorine test kit to check sanitizer.
05-08-4Intermediate – No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. **Repeat Violation**
53B-01-5Intermediate – No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Missing employee trainings, employees have been working in the establishment for more than 2 months (Edner Joseph, Laurenne Gassant, Djerlie Prinsca, Vane jacmvier, and Ketia Charles . **Repeat Violation**
11-26-1Intermediate – No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses.
31B-03-4Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no hand soap in any sink . **Repeat Violation**
02B-02-5Intermediate – Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Establishment serves undercooked eggs and consumer advisory is not present . Consumer advisory was printed . **Corrective Action Taken**
01B-16-5Intermediate – Torn packages/bags of food exposing the contents to contamination. See stop sale. Observed cooked pork without protection inside reach in freezer located in the kitchen . Shopping market bags directly above that uncovered cooked pork.
27-16-4Intermediate – Water with a temperature of at least 85 F degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. No hot water in any hand sink.
Basic 17
32-04-4Basic – Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Both restrooms. **Repeat Violation**
36-36-4Basic – Ceiling tile missing. Observed a hole on the ceiling without cover above the gas tank.
50-09-4Basic – Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
35A-03-4Basic – Dead roaches on premises. Observed + 2 dead roaches inside women restroom, 2 inside empty room next to the men bathroom , 2 on the floor at the entertainment room, + 5 inside light cover in the kitchen.
35A-20-4Basic – Dead rodent present. Observed 10 dead mice underneath reach in cooler located by kitchen door.
13-03-4Basic – Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employees prepping food without hair restraint.
14-11-5Basic – Equipment gaskets in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets in disrepair.
35B-01-4Basic – Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap underneath both exterior back doors ( kitchen and dining ). **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed accumulation of grease and old debris on the kitchen floor behind and underneath equipments.
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed onion bag, lime box , plastic gallons with cooking oil, all of them on the kitchen floor.
36-24-5Basic – Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed holes on the wall inside the kitchen.
38-01-4Basic – Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Observed light cover in disrepair.
51-13-4Basic – No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Poster was provided . **Corrective Action Taken**
51-18-6Basic – No copy of latest inspection report available.
31B-04-4Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no handwashing signs on all the hand sinks.**Repeat Violation** **Repeat Violation**
29-27-4Basic – No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment. As per person in charge, mop sink was removed.
08B-12-5Basic – Stored food not covered. Observed cooked pork stored in a pot without cover inside reach in freezer.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 8:22 AM.
Violation category totals
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3 observation(s)
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2 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.