TROPICAL BEACH CAFE
TROPICAL BEACH CAFE located in MIAMI BEACH has undergone 6 health department inspections, achieving a 1.8/5 overall safety rating. Food safety practices have remained consistent.
Last inspection: 1 months ago · 6 reports on file
2891 Collins Avenue
Miami Beach, Florida, 33140
Miami-Dade County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★½☆☆☆ (1.8/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports
All Inspection Reports
2/10/2026· 1mo ago
Visit ID: 13480404
Met Inspection Standards3 high, 4 int, 7 basic
- 24-05-4:Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Employee corrected it. Corrected On-Site
- 06-09-1:Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed commercially packaged salmon ( thawing) inside the sealed vacuumed bag. Employee opened the bag and transferred all the fish to a food container. Corrected On-Site
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment gaskets in poor repair. Observed vertical reach in cooler gaskets in poor repair.
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed plastic container with pickles on the kitchen floor. Employee corrected. Corrected On-Site
- 10-01-5:Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed scoop handle touching the rice in a container. Employee fixed it. Corrected On-Site
- 25-32-4:Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Observed milk gallo s used to store lemon juice inside reach in cooler .
- 33-06-4:Basic - Trash receptacles not provided where needed in establishment. Missing at the hand sink located at the front prep area.
- 22-45-4:High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed some plates inside the rinse water sanitizer 0 chlorine ppm. Owner added chlorine sanitizer , then 50 ppm. Corrected On-Site
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed cooked pork underneath raw fish. Employee inverted them immediately. Corrected On-Site
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked sausage at 53 F inside ice bath, but ice was not touching the sausages on the top. Employee added more ice around the food product. Sausages were there for around 1 hr. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a utensil inside the hand sink at the front counter. 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 flan at the front counter with no date marking. As per owner it was cooked 6 days ago. Also pork cooked and sliced ham from 2/8.
- 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed chlorine inside plastic spray bottle without label. Employee labeled the bottle. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 27-16-4:Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed not hot running water in the public restroom. Employee opened the faucet. Corrected On-Site
8/1/2025· 7mo ago
Visit ID: 10878522
Met Inspection Standards2 high, 2 int
- 01B-14-4:High Priority - Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale. Observed 1 use raw egg with cracked shell. Employee discarded it.
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed some precooked sausages at ambient temperature of 55 F. As per cook, for about 30 minutes . Cook placed the sausages in ice bath. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 05-06-4:Intermediate - Probe thermometer not accurate within plus or minus 2 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed one of the probe thermometer not calibrated when tested in ice water. Owner presented another one which was calibrated and discarded the old one. Corrected On-Site
- 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed chemical product in spray bottle with no label in the kitchen. Owner labeled it. Corrected On-Site
2/19/2025· 1y ago
1 high, 2 int, 1 basic
- 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
8/6/2024· 1y 7mo ago
4 int, 3 basic
- 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
2/9/2024· 2y 1mo ago
Visit ID: 8508305
Met Inspection Standards2 high, 2 int, 5 basic
- 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.
9/25/2023· 2y 5mo ago
Visit ID: 8369071
Met Inspection Standards1 high, 3 basic
- 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
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★★★★☆ (4.2/5)
(1,301 reviews)Price Level
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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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Serves Beer
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