TROPICAL BEACH CAFE
2891 COLLINS AVE · MIAMI BEACH · Dade County · FL 33140
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
9 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 2
08A-05-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs above cooked black beans inside reach in cooler. Cook transferred the eggs to the bottom. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-02-4High Priority – Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands. Observed server handling dirty dishes and then, plating food without wash her hands in between. Employee was coached about the correct procedure and washed her hands. **Corrected On-Site**
Intermediate 2
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed scrubber inside the hand sink located at the kitchen. Employee moved it out. **Corrected On-Site**
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 tuna salad prepared on site ( since Tuesday 2/6 as per cook ) with no date marking.
Basic 5
32-04-4Basic – Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5Basic – Equipment gaskets in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets in disrepair ( cooler next to the flat top ) .
31B-04-4Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed missing sign at the hand sink at the intermediate prep area. Employee posted it. **Corrected On-Site**
24-18-4Basic – Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed spoons used for soups and beans with food contact surface up. Server inverted them. **Corrected On-Site**
29-49-6Basic – Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water inside reach in cooler located by the flat top.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 12, 2026 4:51 PM.
Violation category totals
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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.