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TROPICAL LOUNGE

TROPICAL LOUNGE maintains a 2.3/5 food safety rating based on 7 health department inspections in MIAMI BEACH. Recent inspections show improving food safety practices.

5101 Collins Avenue
Miami Beach, Florida, 33140
Miami-Dade County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★☆☆☆ (2.3/5)
Based on 7 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 10/17/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 13551341

  • 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed accumulation of grease on hood filters. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-17: **Time Extended**
  • 36-27-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed accumulation of grease and dust on the kitchen walls around the cook line. - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-17: Observed still some grease on the wall. **Time Extended**
  • 53A-04-6:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food service manager not certified within 30 days of employment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Missing manager certification for Luis Estrada hired for more than 2 months. - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-17: **Time Extended**
  • 53B-02-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Missing employee training for Livan Cano. - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-17: **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 10/16/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10871296

  • 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
  • 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee coffee cup next to clean bowls.
  • 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed accumulation of debris on the floor , behind and underneath equipments. Repeat Violation
  • 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed accumulation of old residue inside the microwave.
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed accumulation of grease on hood filters. Repeat Violation
  • 33-34-4:Basic - Storage area not maintained clean and organized. Repeat Violation
  • 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed accumulation of grease and dust on the kitchen walls around the cook line.
  • 12A-05-4:High Priority - Employee used tobacco, ate, or drank then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee drank coffee from opened container and didn't wash his hands . Employee started handling food .
  • 08A-04-5:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw chicken above whole tomatoes inside the walk in cooler. Employee inverted them.
  • 01B-14-4:High Priority - Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale. Observed cracked shell eggs together with other eggs inside walk in cooler. Employee discarded it.
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked potato at 65 F left at ambient temperature by the cook line.
  • 53A-04-6:Intermediate - Food service manager not certified within 30 days of employment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Missing manager certification for Luis Estrada hired for more than 2 months.
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a fork inside the hand sink located at the kitchen entrance. Employee moved it out.. Corrected On-Site
  • 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Missing chlorine and quat test kits.
  • 05-08-4:Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Missing probe thermometer to check temperatures. Repeat Violation
  • 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. Missing employee training for Livan Cano.
  • 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 cooked rice from Monday 10/13 without date.

Inspection Date: 2/7/2025

  • 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed accumulation of debris underneath and behind equipments . Deep cleaning is needed.
  • 10-12-5:Basic - 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
  • 10-20-4:Basic - 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**
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled hood filters with accumulation of grease.
  • 33-34-4:Basic - Storage area not maintained clean and organized. Observed walk in cooler used as storage ( back area ) not organized.
  • 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed accumulation of grease on the wall behind equipments.
  • 08A-05-6:High 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
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - 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**
  • 05-08-4:Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Observed no probe thermometer to check cold food.

Inspection Date: 10/4/2024

  • 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed ceramic bowl used to dispense sugar. Chef moved it immediately. Corrected On-Site
  • 24-05-4:Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed some pots not inverted on racks. Chef inverted all of them. Corrected On-Site
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked potatoes at 79 F left outside reach in cooler for approximately 1 hr. Chef transferred the cooked potatoes to inside reach in freezer to lower the temperature quickly. **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 quat test kit to check sanitizer at the 3CS located in the room behind the ice machine.
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Missing paper towel at the hand sink located at the front bar. Employee restocked the station. 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 cooked ground beef and pork cooked yesterday with no dates. Food was labeled . Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Inspection Date: 6/6/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8646875

  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

Inspection Date: 4/4/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8567985

  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in freezer gaskets soiled by the kitchen entrance. Warning
  • 14-31-5:High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed egg plant stored inside thank you bag at walk in cooler. Warning
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over cooked pasta at reach in cooler across from cook line. Operator rearranged products. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 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 cook hired more than 60 days with no food handlers. Warning
  • 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 pasta not labeled at walk in cooler. As per operator from 2 days prior, operator labeled cooked pasta. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle containing bleach with no label. Warning

Inspection Date: 12/6/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8365522

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed mold like substance inside ice machine .
  • 24-07-4:Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored.
  • 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
  • 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed seasoning in plastic container without cover.
  • 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Repeat Violation
  • 05-08-4:Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
  • 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 Cooked spaghettis with no date marking inside reach in cooler.

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Google Rating

★★★☆☆ (3.3/5)
(20 reviews)

Price Level

$$

Opening Hours

Monday:Closed
Tuesday:Closed
Wednesday:Closed
Thursday:Closed
Friday:8:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Saturday:8:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Sunday:8:00 AM – 1:00 PM
✗ Currently Closed

Features

✓ Restaurant

Restaurant Features

Serves Beer
Serves Wine
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
Takeout
Delivery
Dine-in
Wheelchair Accessible
Last Enriched At: 5/14/2025

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