GRIOT TROPICAL
1186 NW 103 ST · MIAMI · Dade County · FL 33150
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
12 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 3
14-31-5High Priority – Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed thank you bags being used to stored plant food inside reach in cooler next to steam table. **Warning**
08A-04-5High Priority – Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw shell eggs stored on top of unwashed vegetables at reach in cooler next to steam table. Employee removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cut lettuce (47F – Cold Holding); hot dogs (48F – Cold Holding); sliced cheese (47F – Cold Holding); butter (47F – Cold Holding) at reach in cooler next to steam table. As per employee less than 3 hours. **Warning**
Intermediate 5
53A-02-7Intermediate – Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. Observed missing manager certificate for Ferdinand Joseph, person in charge who has been working in the establishment for more than 3months. **Warning**
16-37-1Intermediate – No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine test at premises. **Warning**
05-08-4Intermediate – No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. **Warning**
53B-02-5Intermediate – No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed 2 employees over 60 days employed without food handlers certification -Prinsca Djerly, Laurenncie Gassant. **Warning**
31B-03-4Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no hand soap at front counter handwashing sink. Employee provided soap during inspection **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Basic 4
50-09-4Basic – Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
40-06-5Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee Gatorade bottle stored inside reach in cooler next to steam table. Employee removed and discarded during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
35B-01-4Basic – Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap underneath exterior back door in kitchen area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-24-5Basic – Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed hole in the wall next to 3 compartment sink. **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 26, 2026 12:39 PM.
Violation category totals
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1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.