TROPICAL CHINESE RESTAURANT
7991 Southwest 40th Street
Florida, 33155
Miami-Dade County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★½☆☆☆ (1.5/5)
Based on 5 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 3/10/2025
High Priority
1
Intermediate
2
Basic
8
Total
11
Inspection Details:
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl used as a scoop inside bin of seasoning at the dry storage area. Warning
- 21-05-5:Basic - Cloth used as a food-contact surface. Observed cloth used to cover dumplings at steam table cart. Warning
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed hot water gauge at the dish machine not moving. Warning
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed several boxes of meats and frozen seafood on floor in walk in freezer. Warning
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside walk in freezer. Warning
- 21-04-4:Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed wiping cloth underneath yellow cutting board at the cook line prep table. Operator removed. Warning
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled at the cook line. Observed reach in cooler gaskets located at the cook line soiled. Warning
- 14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed reach in freezer with rusted shelves. Warning
- 08A-20-5:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken store above raw beef inside walk in cooler. Operator placed products in correct based on cooking temperatures. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 16-62-1:Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. Observed no hot water measuring device for dish machine. Warning
- 53B-01-5:Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/10/2025 revealed 11 total violations (1 high priority, 2 intermediate, 8 basic).
Inspection on 7/9/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
4
Total
5
Inspection Details:
- 08B-38-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cases of raw shrimp and raw pork stored on floor at walk in cooler. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-09: Observed cases of raw shrimp and raw pork stored on floor at walk in cooler. **Time Extended**
- 14-69-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-09: Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. **Time Extended**
- 22-16-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Observed Walk-in cooler shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-09: Observed Walk-in cooler shelves have accumulation of soil residues. **Time Extended**
- 29-11-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed water leaking from underneath hand sink at front line into plastic container. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-09: Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed water leaking from underneath hand sink at front line into plastic container. **Time Extended**
- 16-33-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 200 plus ppm) at front line. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-09: Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 200 plus ppm) at front line. **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 7/9/2024 revealed 5 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 4 basic).
Inspection on 7/8/2024
High Priority
4
Intermediate
3
Basic
12
Total
19
Inspection Details:
- 35A-03-4:Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed 1 dead roach on top of dish machine. Observed 2 dead roaches on floor near dish machine. Employees discarded dead roaches. Warning
- 08B-49-4:Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed employee food stored inside sliding door reach in cooler at storage area. Warning
- 36-22-4:Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water of floor underneath 3 compartment sink at front and back area. Observed standing water on floor near dish machine and near walk in freezer. Warning
- 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor soiled with old food debris underneath dish machine and inside walk in freezer. Observed heavy accumulation of food debris on floor between fryer and steamer at back cook line. Also observed hoods and filters at kitchen and front line soiled. Warning
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cases of raw shrimp and raw pork stored on floor at walk in cooler. Repeat Violation Warning
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Repeat Violation Warning
- 10-17-4:Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Employee removed knives. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed sides of steamer and fryer heavily soiled with old food debris. Warning
- 22-16-4:Basic - Observed Walk-in cooler shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Warning
- 29-49-6:Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed at reach in cooler at server station. Warning
- 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed walls soiled at hand sink at kitchen, behind hot water dispenser and at ware washing area. Warning
- 29-11-4:Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed water leaking from underneath hand sink at front line into plastic container. Warning
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef stored over cooked pork at reach in cooler at front line. Repeat Violation Warning
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw duck (78F - Cold Holding) at room temperature at kitchen. As per manager, for less than 30 minutes. Warning
- 03B-04-5:High Priority - Whole meat roast hot held at less than 130 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed egg custard pie (87F - Hot Holding) at hot box at preparation area. As per manager, for less than 1 hour. Advised manager to reheat to 165F. Warning
- 41-15-5:High Priority - Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 200 plus ppm) at front line. Advised manager to dilute with water and utilize test kit. Warning
- 16-33-4:Intermediate - Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 200 plus ppm) at front line. Warning
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Repeat Violation 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 containers of cooked ham and cooked chicken not date marked at walk in cooler. As per manager, products were prepared on previous days. Repeat Violation Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 7/8/2024 revealed 19 total violations (4 high priority, 3 intermediate, 12 basic).
Inspection on 5/16/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
3
Basic
10
Total
14
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 14-45-4:Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Observed cardboard lining food storage shelves at preparation area across from cook line.
- 24-14-4:Basic - Clean utensils stored between equipment and wall. Observed spatula stored between wall and 3 compartment sink. Manager removed utensils and took to wash, rinse and sanitize.
- 36-22-4:Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water on floor near ice machine and at ware washing area. Also observed walk in cooler floor soiled. Repeat Violation
- 36-17-5:Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed tiles cracked at ware washing area and kitchen.
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cases of wrappers stored on floor at walk in freezer.
- 36-37-5:Basic - Observed Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage and warewashing areas.
- 24-18-4:Basic - Observed Silverware stored upright with the food-contact surface up at server's station. Employee began inverting utensils. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 25-32-4:Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Observed pineapple and condensed milk stored inside single service aluminum can at reach in cooler across at storage area.
- 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed container of corn starch not covered at dry storage area. Manager closed container. Corrected On-Site
- 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wiping cloths on preparation table at kitchen.
- 22-45-4:High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed employee washing and rinsing metal container at 3 compartment sink, no sanitation step.
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed scoop stored inside sugar container soiled with old food debris. Also observed interior of sugar container soiled with old food debris. Observed preparation table across from cook line soiled. Manager removed debris and sanitized area.
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at hand sink near ice machine. Manager replenished paper towels. 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 containers of cooked whole duck and cooked ribs not date marked at walk in cooler. As per manager, products were prepared on the previous day.
Food safety inspection conducted on 5/16/2024 revealed 14 total violations (1 high priority, 3 intermediate, 10 basic).
Inspection on 2/6/2024
High Priority
3
Intermediate
2
Basic
18
Total
23
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior of ice machine bin soiled with accumulation of black/green mold-like.
- 35A-06-4:Basic - Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. Observed accumulation of dead flies on controlled device.
- 23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed all reach in cooler doors in kitchen soiled with food debris.
- 36-32-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tile in disrepair at storage room.
- 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 thawed two packs of raw fish in walk in cooler not removed from reduced oxygen package. Coached employee on proper thawing procedures. Repeat Violation
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cut marks on cutting board in kitchen.
- 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed personal beverage on top on the oven in kitchen.
- 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed phone, car keys, and phone chargers stored in storage room shelves and dishwashing area.
- 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed exterior door has a gap at sides of door near dish washing station.
- 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor soiled with food debris inside walk in freezer.
- 08B-47-4:Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed water bottles near restroom not stored 6 inches above ground.
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed container of ice and container of raw shrimp on floor inside walk in cooler. Observed water bottles near restroom not stored 6 inches above ground. Repeat Violation
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice build up on floor of walk in freezer. Repeat Violation
- 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs stored on equipment handle on cook line.
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled with grease above wok station. Repeat Violation
- 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed interior shelves of reach in cooler shelves soiled with food debris near storage area.
- 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed walls soiled with grease and food debris near the hand sink at ware washing area, by the ice machine, and dumpling station.
- 29-03-4:Basic - Water draining onto floor surface. Observed water draining onto floor from the steamer in kitchen and water draining from underneath hand wash sink onto floor beside 3 sink compartment.
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken washed vegetables in walk in cooler. Manager moved chicken and placed in in the correct order. Corrected On-Site
- 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed thawed two packs of raw fish in walk in cooler not removed from reduced oxygen package.
- 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 egg custard (112 F - Hot Holding). At hot holding cabinet at preparation area. As per Manager, egg custards were placed there 20 minutes prior.
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed food scale soiled with food debris near storage room, mixer blade near ovens soiled.
- 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle of sanitizer with no label.
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/6/2024 revealed 23 total violations (3 high priority, 2 intermediate, 18 basic).