TROPICAL CAFE

TROPICAL CAFE in HIALEAH has 6 health inspections on record with an overall food safety rating of 4.0/5. Recent inspections show improving food safety practices.

Last inspection: 4 months ago · 6 reports on file

Arrivals

Florida, 33266

Miami-Dade County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★★★☆ (4.0/5)

Based on 6 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

10/22/2025· 4mo ago

Visit ID: 13471681

Met Inspection Standards

2 basic

22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in used utensils inside standing water at 84°F. Operator discarded it. Corrected On-Site

7/24/2025· 7mo ago

Visit ID: 10915791

Met Inspection Standards

1 high

03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.Observed croquettes (130F - Hot Holding); inside hot holding box for less than 4 hours. Operator increased equipment temperature. Corrected On-Site

11/1/2024· 1y 4mo ago

1 high, 1 basic

22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed empanadas (122F - Hot Holding); croquettes (126F - Hot Holding) in hot holding display, for less than 4 hours. Operator increased equipment temperature. **Corrective Action Taken**

7/17/2024· 1y 7mo ago

1 int, 2 basic

13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar container.
31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Soap was provided during inspection. Corrected On-Site

1/23/2024· 2y 1mo ago

Visit ID: 8465621

Met Inspection Standards

1 basic

13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee preparing sandwiches without hair restraint.

8/7/2023· 2y 7mo ago

Visit ID: 8329421

Met Inspection Standards

2 int, 1 basic

02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar and salt container, operator properly labeled it.
16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
05-08-4:Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.