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CERVECERIA LA TROPICAL

42 NE 25 STREET

Overall Food Safety Rating

★½☆☆☆ (1.6/5)
Based on 4 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 5/13/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10774606

  • 10-17-4:Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed 2 knives stored between cutting board and prep table across cook line, operator removed the knives. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 10-06-5:Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed spoon handle in contact with butter at cook line. Operator placed the handle upwards. Corrected On-Site
  • 21-04-4:Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed under green cutting board at prep area. Operator removed the towel. Corrected On-Site
  • 35B-02-4:Basic - Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Observed over prep table at pizza station. Repeat Violation
  • 21-10-4:Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Observed on green curating cutting board prep area. Operator removed the towel.
  • 21-08-4:Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 100ppm) across cook line. Operator discarded and replenish the solution, retest Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 200ppm). Corrected On-Site
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over butter inside walk in cooler. Repeat Violation
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed garlic herb butter (47F - Cold Holding) on storage rack next to cook line. As per operator for less than 4 hrs. Operator placed products inside inside cooler for rapid cooling. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 41-18-4:High Priority - Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Observed Triple Sink (Quaternary 400+ppm). Operator diluted with water, retest Triple Sink (Quaternary 200ppm) Corrected On-Site
  • 53A-05-6:Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/

Inspection Date: 2/6/2025

  • 36-32-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed above dish machine area.
  • 24-05-4:Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed clean pot and clean bowls stored not inverted at storage area near kitchen.
  • 08B-47-4:Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed boxes of raw fish and boxes of fries stored on floor at walk in freezer. Observed boxes of raw pork stored on floor at walk in cooler.
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cooking oil containers stored on floor near employees lockers.
  • 35B-02-4:Basic - Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Observed device installed over preparation table pizza area.
  • 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. At mop sink area.
  • 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed a plastic squeeze bottle of oil not labeled at kitchen area.
  • 14-86-1:High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Observed paper towel inside parsley container at walk in cooler. Manager discarded. Corrected On-Site
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over sauces containers at walk in cooler. Manager stored correctly. Corrected On-Site
  • 11-27-4:Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Provided by email.
  • 31B-05-4:Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Observed at hand sink preparation area.
  • 48-01-5:No current insurance inspector boiler report or boiler certificate available for boiler. For reporting purposes only. Observed boiler certificate expired.

Inspection Date: 6/13/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8609550

  • 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl without handle inside french fries container inside reach in freezer at pizza station. Employee removed the bowl. Corrected On-Site
  • 24-05-4:Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed clean bowls and trays not properly protected at cheese station.
  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed inside reach in freezer at pizza station.
  • 10-08-5:Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed at bar. Employee placed handle upwards. Corrected On-Site
  • 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed water at 79 F.
  • 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of stove oven soiled. Repeat Violation
  • 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid.
  • 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed tequenos and fries stored inside reach in freezer not covered at pizza station.
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board soiled with food debris at cook line. Repeat Violation
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at pizza station and also at the bar. Employee provided the paper towels. Corrected On-Site
  • 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at pizza station and also at the bar. Employee provided the soap. Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 2/9/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8383962

  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Multiple cases of proteins on the floor in the walk in freezer. Employee moved to shelf. Corrected On-Site
  • 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.oven interior soiled in rear prep area.
  • 35A-02-6:High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 3 live flies in bar area near capped bottles of liquor. Educated management on flies.
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards stained on drying rack.

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Google Rating

★★★★½ (4.6/5)
(904 reviews)

Opening Hours

Monday:Closed
Tuesday:12:00 – 11:00 PM
Wednesday:12:00 – 11:00 PM
Thursday:12:00 – 11:00 PM
Friday:12:00 PM – 1:00 AM
Saturday:11:30 AM – 1:00 AM
Sunday:11:30 AM – 10:00 PM
✓ Currently Open

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✓ Restaurant

Restaurant Features

Serves Beer
Takeout
Delivery
Wheelchair Accessible
Last Enriched At: 5/14/2025

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