Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
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TROPICAL OASIS RESTAURANT

20737 NW 2 AVE #39 · MIAMI GARDENS · Dade County · FL 33169-2101

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateJanuary 2, 2025
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3488700
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8844604
DBPR license2322845

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority5 Intermediate10 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical16 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 1

#11High Priority10-05-5

High Priority – In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed water with 110F with utensils. Operator removed water. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation

Intermediate 5

#12Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed all food storage shelves with rust.

#13Intermediate16-37-1

Intermediate – No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.

#14Intermediate05-08-4

Intermediate – No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.

#15Intermediate53B-14-5

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 Leo with an expired certificate. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#16Intermediate27-16-4

Intermediate – Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed handwashing with no hot water. As per operator, water heater is leaking and will be repaired soon. Operator turned on water heater. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Basic 10

#1Basic32-04-4

Basic – Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Women's bathroom.

#2Basic14-01-5

Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed scoop handle touching the rice. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#3Basic50-09-4

Basic – Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed license posted 10/1/2021. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#4Basic14-09-4

Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. On the prep table.

#5Basic35B-01-4

Basic – Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.

#6Basic36-17-5

Basic – Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. By the wearwashing area.

#7Basic14-69-4

Basic – Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.

#8Basic14-17-4

Basic – Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.

#9Basic21-07-4

Basic – Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 0ppm) stored under the steam table. Operator remade. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken
#10Basic02D-01-5

Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed flour, rice and corn starch containers with no name label. Operated placed names. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 18, 2026 12:25 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 5 · Food and equipment thermometers
1 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
4 observation(s)
Category 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
1 observation(s)
Category 21 · Wiping cloths, linens and laundry facilities
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 27 · Safe water source and hot/cold water under pressure
1 observation(s)
Category 32 · Bathrooms
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)
Category 50 · Current license displayed
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.