TROPIC GRILL
9700 NW 25 ST A · DORAL · Dade County · FL 33172
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
14 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 3
35A-02-6High Priority – Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed two flies over coffee station/sandwich preparation area.
08A-04-5High Priority – Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce.observed raw shell eggs over cooked beef and pasta at walk in cooler. Chef relocated raw shell eggs to bottom rack. **Corrected On-Site**
41-27-4High Priority – Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed chlorine sanitizer bucket at 200ppm under counter kitchen table. Coached staff on proper sanitizer ppm range, staff prepared new bucket tested 100ppm
Intermediate 2
16-37-1Intermediate – No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed chlorine sanitizer buckets, three compartment sink and dishwasher machine and not chemical test kit available. Manager provided a new test kit. **Corrected On-Site**
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 not certified food manager present and more than four food handling employees present. **Repeat Violation**
Basic 9
36-36-4Basic – Ceiling tile missing. Observed missing ceiling tile next to oven at kitchen area.
14-09-4Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting board with marks not longer cleanable at preparation table kitchen area across from flat top grill.
40-06-5Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. phone Observed employee cellphone stored on rack at kitchen center isle preparation table. Employee removed the phone. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
35B-01-4Basic – Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap under rear exit door at kitchen area.
05-09-4Basic – No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed not ambient thermometer at reach in cooler under kitchen preparation table.
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed oven interior soiled with old food debris. Observed rich in cooler gaskets soiled all throughout units at kitchen area.
24-17-4Basic – Silverware/utensils dried with a towel/cloth. Observed dishwasher personnel drying serving platers with a towel, staff was coached to properly air dried utensils, plates and others. **Corrective Action Taken**
24-18-4Basic – Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed cleaned and sanitized forks, spoons and knifes stored not handle first at center idled kitchen area. Staff removed utensils and placed the handle first. **Corrected On-Site**
36-02-5Basic – Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed unsealed concrete floors all throughout the kitchen and preparation area.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 23, 2026 12:32 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.