TROPICAL BEACH CAFE
2891 Collins Avenue
Miami Beach, Florida, 33140
Miami-Dade County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★☆☆☆ (2.2/5)
Based on 4 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 2/19/2025
High Priority
1
Intermediate
2
Basic
1
Total
4
Inspection Details:
- 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shrimp above cooked beef inside reach in cooler in the kitchen. Owner inverted them. Corrected On-Site
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee was using the hand sink to fill a pitcher with water. Employee was explained about the hand sink use. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Missing chlorine test kit when using chlorine sanitizer at the time of the inspection. Repeat Violation
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/19/2025 revealed 4 total violations (1 high priority, 2 intermediate, 1 basic).
Inspection on 8/6/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
4
Basic
3
Total
7
Inspection Details:
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plastic container with no handle used to scoop garlic sauce . Employee discarded it. Corrected On-Site
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment gaskets in poor repair. Observed broken reach in cooler gaskets . Reach in cooler is located by the hand sink in the kitchen . Repeat Violation
- 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed spoons and tongs stored in standing water of 75 F . Employee discarded the water . Corrected On-Site
- 12A-03-4:Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed employee washed his hands in the 3 compartment sink to start working .
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Missing chlorine test kit when using chlorine sanitizer in the sanitizer buckets .
- 53B-02-5:Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed missing certificate for Darlin Zuniga.
- 02C-02-5:Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed flan prepared on site Sunday 8/4 without date marking . Repeat Violation
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/6/2024 revealed 7 total violations (0 high priority, 4 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 2/9/2024
High Priority
2
Intermediate
2
Basic
5
Total
9
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 32-04-4:Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Repeat Violation
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment gaskets in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets in disrepair ( cooler next to the flat top ) .
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed missing sign at the hand sink at the intermediate prep area. Employee posted it. Corrected On-Site
- 24-18-4:Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed spoons used for soups and beans with food contact surface up. Server inverted them. Corrected On-Site
- 29-49-6:Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water inside reach in cooler located by the flat top.
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs above cooked black beans inside reach in cooler. Cook transferred the eggs to the bottom. Corrected On-Site
- 12A-02-4:High Priority - Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands. Observed server handling dirty dishes and then, plating food without wash her hands in between. Employee was coached about the correct procedure and washed her hands. Corrected On-Site
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed scrubber inside the hand sink located at the kitchen. Employee moved it out. Corrected On-Site
- 02C-02-5:Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed tuna salad prepared on site ( since Tuesday 2/6 as per cook ) with no date marking.
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/9/2024 revealed 9 total violations (2 high priority, 2 intermediate, 5 basic).
Inspection on 9/25/2023
High Priority
1
Intermediate
0
Basic
3
Total
4
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 32-04-4:Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed no self closing door for restrooms. Repeat Violation
- 10-08-5:Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Employee placed the scoop inside the container. Corrected On-Site
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Plastic container with sugar as per owner. Owner labeled it. Corrected On-Site
- 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 cooked ground beef at 127 F left on the side of the flat top for around 40 minutes. Employee reheated the food to 174 F. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/25/2023 revealed 4 total violations (1 high priority, 0 intermediate, 3 basic).
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Opening Hours
Monday:7:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Tuesday:7:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Wednesday:7:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Thursday:7:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Friday:7:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Saturday:7:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Sunday:7:00 AM – 9:00 PM
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Last Enriched At: 5/14/2025