Cafe Tropical
Last inspected: Feb 27, 2026
95
Score
Cafe Tropical has been inspected seven times since 2022. Cafe Tropical was last inspected on Feb 27, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.
Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around six violations per visit lately, up from roughly three violations before.
“Time/temperature control for safety food cold held” comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.
That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Miami Gardens restaurant scores 80. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.
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Inspections
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 27, 2026
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-27: Still observed **Time Extended**
21-04-4
95
Feb 26, 2026
Routine - Food
7 critical violations. 5 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 17 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed white rice (50F - Cold Holding) in open reach in cooler for more than 4 hours as per operator. **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Live, small flying insects found, observed 7 live flies landing on orange squeeze machine, located in preparation room located on the back area. **Warning**
35A-02-7
High Priority - Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded. Ceviche fish. **Warning**
01D-01-5
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken breast over raw ground beef burger in reach in cooler across the cook line, operator properly stored it. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale. **Warning**
01B-14-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed white rice (50F - Cold Holding) in open reach in cooler for more than 4 hours as per operator. **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chicken breast (96F - Hot Holding) for less than 4 hours as per operator,located underneath of preparation table, operator reaheated at 165°F. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Fish ceviche. **Warning**
02B-01-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. On hand sink located at the preparation room. **Warning**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. On hand sink located at the preparation room. **Warning**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Due to battery issues. **Warning**
31B-05-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle with Clorox with no label, operator properly labeled it. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-17-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic bowl inside sugar container, operator removed it. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
14-01-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed multiple food containers on walk in freezer floor, operator properly stored it. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in used utensils stored in standing water at 98°F. Operator discarded it. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-07-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. **Warning**
21-04-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Warning**
42-01-4
17
Oct 3, 2025
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Sep 28, 2023
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Cook line. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-28: Still observed **Time Extended**
36-34-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed cell phones above preparation line. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-28: Observed cell phone above preparation line. **Time Extended**
40-06-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hot holding box interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-28: Still observed **Time Extended**
22-16-4
86
Feb 9, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed ham (48°F - Cold Holding); cheese (46°F - Cold Holding) for less than 4 hours as per operator, operator placed under ice cube. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employees washing utensils on hand wash sink.
31A-11-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
13-03-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. Observed employee washing dishes without rinse up step. Instructed operator regarding dishwasher procedure. **Corrective Action Taken**
16-13-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping towel on top of preparation table, operator properly stored inside chlorine sanitation solutions at 100 ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. At the cook line.
36-34-5
64
Jul 29, 2022
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jul 27, 2022
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked beans (48°F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken (47°F - Cold Holding); cooked beef (46°F - Cold Holding) for more than 4 hours as per operator, located inside walk in cooler also observed ham (69°F - Cold Holding); cheese (70°F - Cold Holding), for less than 4 hours as per operator on top of preparation table. Operator placed under ice. **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs over lettuce inside walk in cooler. Operator properly stored it. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed key lime pie with date marked 7/6/22. Operator discarded it. **Warning**
02C-01-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed key lime pie with date marked 7/6/22. Operator discarded it. **Warning**
01B-13-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed cooked beans (48°F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken (47°F - Cold Holding); cooked beef (46°F - Cold Holding) for more than 4 hours as per operator, located inside walk in cooler. **Warning**
01B-02-5
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine **Warning**
16-37-1
Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. **Warning**
21-38-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Cafe Tropical last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Cafe Tropical on file is from Feb 27, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Cafe Tropical?
Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Cafe Tropical.
How does Cafe Tropical compare to other restaurants in Miami Gardens?
Cafe Tropical most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Miami Gardens average of 80.
Has Cafe Tropical's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Cafe Tropical have averaged around six violations per visit, up from roughly three earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Cafe Tropical means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Cafe Tropical inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Cafe Tropical is inspected around two times per year on average.
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