EL TROPICO REST
7902 NW 36 ST · MIAMI · Dade County · FL 331666637
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 2
12A-27-4High Priority – Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Observed employee cracking eggs and touching clean containers without changing gloves and washing hands.
08A-05-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef over beer bottles inside Walk in cooler.
Intermediate 3
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled soda nozzles in Bar.
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/
41-17-4Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle with sanitizer unlabeled inside Bar. **Repeat Violation**
Basic 16
22-20-5Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
32-04-4Basic – Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed employee restroom inside kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
36-32-5Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed water damage on ceiling tile in front of Walk in cooler.
13-03-4Basic – Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employees engaged with food preparation without hair restraint in kitchen and front counter.
36-73-4Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed grease under cook line.
36-11-4Basic – Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Observed missing grout throughout kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4Basic – Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
22-08-4Basic – Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed soiled oven interior by stove inside kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
31B-04-4Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at hand wash sinks in front of beverage cooler at front counter, and inside front window room. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled reach in cooler gaskets in front of cook line.
14-33-4Basic – Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed reach in cooler by slicer in kitchen.
08B-12-5Basic – Stored food not covered. Observed ground beef and black beans containers uncovered inside Walk in cooler. Operator covered containers. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
25-27-4Basic – Straws provided for customer self-service not individually wrapped or in an approved dispenser. Observed on Bar counter.
22-16-4Basic – Walk-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
21-09-4Basic – Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Observed by griddle. Operator discarded towel. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed oil bottle unlabeled in kitchen. Operator labeled bottle. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 25, 2026 12:35 PM.
Violation category totals
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3 observation(s)
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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.