TROPICAL LOUNGE
5101 COLLINS AVE · MIAMI BEACH · Dade County · FL 33140
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
9 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 1
08A-05-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw meatballs above cooked steak inside reach in cooler. Chef inverted the food items immediately. **Corrected On-Site**
Intermediate 2
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee using the hand sink to discard ice. Employees were explained about the issue. **Corrective Action Taken**
05-08-4Intermediate – No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Observed no probe thermometer to check cold food.
Basic 6
36-73-4Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed accumulation of debris underneath and behind equipments . Deep cleaning is needed.
10-12-5Basic – In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed ice scoop left on the side of the ice machine in direct contact with the surface. Surface is not clean and sanitized. Chef washed it and placed it in a clean container. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4Basic – In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tong stored in the hand sink. Employee sent it to warewashing area. **Corrective Action Taken**
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled hood filters with accumulation of grease.
33-34-4Basic – Storage area not maintained clean and organized. Observed walk in cooler used as storage ( back area ) not organized.
36-27-5Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed accumulation of grease on the wall behind equipments.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 16, 2026 12:10 PM.
Violation category totals
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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.