Inspection Report

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TROPIC GRILL

9700 NW 25 ST A · DORAL · Dade County · FL 33172

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateMay 24, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionCall Back – Admin. complaint recommended
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3417912
Visit number2
Inspection Visit ID8680064
DBPR license2331442

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority1 Intermediate2 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical5 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

5 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 2

#3High Priority22-49-4

High Priority – – From initial inspection : High 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** – From follow-up inspection 2024-05-24: Observed Dishwasher- Cafe (Temperature 91); Dishwasher-Kitchen (Chlorine 0ppm) not able to sanitize equipment properly. Operator set up 3 compartment sink. **Time Extended**

Warning
#4High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – – From initial inspection : High 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** – From follow-up inspection 2024-05-24: At the time of the callback inspection reach in cooler in front of stove Swiss cheese (49F – Cold Holding); slice ham (52F – Cold Holding); dice tomatoes (46F – Cold Holding) stored on top of reach in cooler on plates about 30 minutes before inspection. Operator decided to discard items and use the item from inside the reach in cooler. Walk in cooler: tequenos (38F – Cold Holding); empanadas de pollo and carne (34F – Cold Holding); garlic with oil (43F – Cold Holding). **Admin Complaint**

WarningAdmin Complaint

Intermediate 1

#5Intermediate53B-14-5

Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – 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** – From follow-up inspection 2024-05-24: Observed employees with expired certificate on 5/23/23 names Dianelys, luz and Yudit. **Time Extended**

Warning

Basic 2

#1Basic33-11-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Missing drain plug at dumpster. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-05-24: Missing drain plug at dumpster. **Time Extended**

Warning
#2Basic14-17-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-05-24: Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Time Extended**

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 4, 2026 1:22 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 33 · Garbage, refuse and premises maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
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.