TROPICAL CHINESE RESTAURANT
7991 BIRD RD · MIAMI · Dade County · FL 331556750
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
11 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 1
08A-20-5High Priority – Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken store above raw beef inside walk in cooler. Operator placed products in correct based on cooking temperatures. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Intermediate 2
16-62-1Intermediate – No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. Observed no hot water measuring device for dish machine. **Warning**
53B-01-5Intermediate – No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
Basic 8
14-01-5Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl used as a scoop inside bin of seasoning at the dry storage area. **Warning**
21-05-5Basic – Cloth used as a food-contact surface. Observed cloth used to cover dumplings at steam table cart. **Warning**
14-11-5Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Observed hot water gauge at the dish machine not moving. **Warning**
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed several boxes of meats and frozen seafood on floor in walk in freezer. **Warning**
14-69-4Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside walk in freezer. **Warning**
21-04-4Basic – In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed wiping cloth underneath yellow cutting board at the cook line prep table. Operator removed. **Warning**
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled at the cook line. Observed reach in cooler gaskets located at the cook line soiled. **Warning**
14-17-4Basic – Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed reach in freezer with rusted shelves. **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 13, 2026 1:04 PM.
Violation category totals
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2 observation(s)
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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.