TROPICAL CAFETERIA
652 EAST 9 ST · HIALEAH · Dade County · FL 330104552
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
5 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 2
08A-20-5High Priority – Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw shell eggs over raw bacon inside reach in cooler. Operator properly stored it. **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Moro (116°F – Hot Holding) cooked chicken (122°F – Hot Holding); inside the steam table, for less than 4 hours as per operator. Operator increased steam table temperature. **Corrective Action Taken**
Intermediate 1
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 flan, cooked beef inside walk in cooler, was cooked from more than 24 hours as per operator. Operator properly labeled it. **Corrected On-Site**
Basic 2
16-21-4Basic – Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood soiled.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 22, 2026 12:33 PM.
Violation category totals
1 observation(s)
1 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.