TROPIC GRILL
9700 NW 25 ST A · DORAL · Dade County · FL 33172
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
21 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 4
22-49-4High Priority – Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed Dishwasher- Cafe (Temperature 91); Dishwasher-Kitchen (Chlorine 0ppm) not able to sanitize equipment properly. Operator set up 3 compartment sink. **Warning**
03A-03-5High Priority – Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Observed raw shell egg (52F – ambient temperature ) stored on top of reach in cooler for less than 30 minutes, as per operator. Operator placed items inside walk in cooler. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
01B-02-5High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed chimichurry (45F – Cold Holding); raw shell eggs (46F – Cold Holding); cheddar cheese (45F – Cold Holding); heavy cream (45F – Cold Holding); raw chicken (46F – Cold Holding); ground beef (46F – Cold Holding); raw beef (45F – Cold Holding); milk (45F – Cold Holding); pork sauce (45F – Cold Holding) stored in the walk in cooler over night, as per operator. **Warning**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chimichurry (45F – Cold Holding); raw shell eggs (46F – Cold Holding); cheddar cheese (45F – Cold Holding); heavy cream (45F – Cold Holding); raw chicken (46F – Cold Holding); ground beef (46F – Cold Holding); raw beef (45F – Cold Holding); milk (45F – Cold Holding); pork sauce (45F – Cold Holding); empanadas de queso/carne/pollo (45F – Cold Holding) stored in the walk in cooler over night, as per operator. Observed Swiss cheese (45F – Cold Holding); slice ham (46F – Cold Holding) stored at the reach in cooler in the kitchen, as per operator placed 30 minutes ago. Operator placed items in the bottom of the reach in cooler. **Warning**
Intermediate 6
02B-01-5Intermediate – Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed burgers, churrasco, eggs and palomilla steak not identified in the menu. Operator marked the menu. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
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/ Observed 6 employees engaging in food preparation with no manager on duty. Manager arrived during the inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
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. Observed new employee named Robinson, Jose, Edmir with no knowledge of their responsibility. **Warning**
03F-10-5Intermediate – No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed croquettes (112F – Hot Holding); empanadas (108F – Hot Holding) at the cafeteria for less than 30 minutes, as per operator items do not last more than 1 to 2 hours. Gave form to operator. **Warning**
53B-14-5Intermediate – Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed employees with expired certificate on 5/23/23 names Dianelys, luz and Yudit. **Warning**
31B-06-4Intermediate – Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. At the front counter. **Warning**
Basic 11
14-74-7Basic – Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed walk in cooler wither ambient temperature of 46F. **Warning**
32-12-5Basic – Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Operator placed cover at the women bathroom. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
40-06-5Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employees cell phone on prep table in front of the oven. Operator stored properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
14-38-4Basic – Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Observed a container crack where bread is stored at the sandwich bar. **Warning**
33-19-4Basic – Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Observed glass, chip bags and plastic bottles around the dumpster. **Warning**
33-11-4Basic – Missing drain plug at dumpster. **Warning**
35B-09-4Basic – Observed screen in door torn at the back of the kitchen entrance. **Warning**
33-16-4Basic – Open dumpster lid. **Warning**
14-17-4Basic – Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Warning**
21-12-4Basic – Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet cloths on top of prep tables, operator stored properly inside sanitizer bucket. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
36-10-4Basic – Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Observed floor behind ice machine soiled. **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 4, 2026 1:23 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.