Club Tipico Dominicano

1342 Nw 36 St, Miami, FL 331425556
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Feb 18, 2026
86
Score
Low Risk

Inspectors have visited Club Tipico Dominicano 10 times, with records going back to 2022. Club Tipico Dominicano was last inspected on Feb 18, 2026. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around seven violations across recent inspections versus roughly 15 violations before.

Looking across the full record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” is the recurring theme, flagged six times.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Miami restaurant scores 74. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

10
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 18, 2026
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets on both reach in coolers in disrepair in kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap at the bottom of rear exit door in kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
35B-01-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water inside walk in cooler.
36-22-4
86
Sep 18, 2025
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed chicken stored over pork inside walk in cooler. Operator placed in proper location onsite. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at handwashing sink in kitchen. Operator provided onsite. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed soiled ceiling vents in kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed excessive cut marks on cutting boards in prep tables.
14-09-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gaskets in reach in cooler in front of cook line.
14-11-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap at bottom of rear exit door. **Repeat Violation**
35B-01-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets on reach in cooler door in front of cook line. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
61
Sep 2, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed no backflow device on faucet at back of establishment. **Repeat Violation**
29-34-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at handwashing sink by front counter. Operator placed onsite. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed pork stored inside walk in cooler with no date marking. **Repeat Violation**
02C-02-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed soiled ceiling tiles and vents throughout establishment. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap at the rear door. **Repeat Violation**
35B-01-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed a case of oil on the floor next to the cook line. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of microwave soiled. Operator cleaned it onsite. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets on reach in cooler door. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Repeat Violation**
33-16-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed plastic containers with sauces/liquids and no labels on them.
02D-01-5
50
Jun 6, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 8 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed no vacuum breaker at hose Bibb in the back of establishment. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-06: Observed no vacuum breaker at hose Bibb in the back of establishment. **Time Extended**
29-34-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed by bar area, tanks not secured. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-06: Observed by bar area, tanks not secured. **Time Extended**
51-11-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed soiled ceiling vents in kitchen area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-06: Observed soiled ceiling vents in kitchen area. **Time Extended**
36-34-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting board with excessive cut marks in kitchen area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-06: Observed cutting board with excessive cut marks in kitchen area **Time Extended**
14-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap on rear door leading to exterior in the back of kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-06: Observed gap on rear door leading to exterior in the back of kitchen **Time Extended**
35B-01-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water on floor inside walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-06: Observed standing water on floor inside walk in cooler **Time Extended**
36-22-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup up in reach in freezer by mop sink. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-06: Observed ice buildup up in reach in freezer by mop sink. **Time Extended**
14-69-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets at reach in cooler next to cook line. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-06: Observed soiled gaskets at reach in cooler next to cook line **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in freezer door with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed walk in freezer door with excessive rust. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-06: Observed walk in freezer door with excessive rust. **Time Extended**
14-17-4
58
Apr 2, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 5 major violations. 22 minor violations.
View 29 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Chimichurri sauce above 41°F. Operator placed in cooler for rapid cooling. **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed no vacuum breaker at hose Bibb in the back of establishment. **Warning**
29-34-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at handwashing sink at bar area. **Warning**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Observed no employees with health agreements. Provided operator with form. **Warning**
11-26-1
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at handwashing sink at bar area. **Warning**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed soup inside alcohol walk in cooler behind bar area with no dat marked. As per operator it was made more than 24 hours ago. **Warning**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed unlabeled spray bottles with toxic chemicals inside kitchen area next to dishwashing machine. **Warning**
41-17-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at handwashing sink at bar area. **Warning**
31B-04-4
Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine. Observed soiled interior of dish machine. **Warning**
16-23-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed most handles soiled on equipment in kitchen area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
23-24-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed by bar area, tanks not secured. **Warning**
51-11-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed soiled ceiling vents in kitchen area. **Warning**
36-34-5
Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Observed cleaned and sanitized utensils placed on top of prep table in kitchen area. **Warning**
24-07-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting board with excessive cut marks in kitchen area. **Warning**
14-09-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee handbag and cellphone on dry rack where dry storage is inside kitchen area. **Warning**
40-06-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap on rear door leading to exterior in the back of kitchen. **Warning**
35B-01-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water on floor inside walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-22-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor in disrepair underneath the dishwashing machine in kitchen area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-17-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed oil on floor next to cook line. **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup up in reach in freezer by mop sink. **Warning**
14-69-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in kitchen area next to cook line. **Warning**
10-07-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed soiled interior of microwave in kitchen area. **Warning**
22-08-4
Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed no shield covers on lights above the kitchen entrance. **Warning**
38-07-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets at reach in cooler next to cook line. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Warning**
33-16-4
Basic - Walk-in freezer door with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed walk in freezer door with excessive rust. **Warning**
14-17-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Warning**
21-12-4
Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed wiping cloth chlorine solution at 250PPM. Operator changed it and now is 100PPM. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
21-07-4
Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. **Warning**
51-18-6
15
Oct 31, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
67
Jun 13, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed an employee handle dirty dishes with gloved hands, and then went to prepare food with the same gloves on.
12A-13-4
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed cooked beef in a shopping bag in the upright freezer.
14-31-5
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed a food handler enter the kitchen and put on gloves and proceeded to handle clean dishes.
12A-07-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the soda gun nozzle soiled. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
32-12-5
Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed on top a case of bag in the box soda at the front counter.
10-12-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the walk-in cooler fan guards soiled.
23-03-4
47
Jan 8, 2024
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the soda gun nozzle soiled at the bar.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed several containers in the walk-in cooler with different foods not dated. As per the cook the food was prepared yesterday.
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed by the dish machine.
41-17-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
51-11-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed a bag of carrots on the walk-in cooler floor.
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed 4 tongs on the two oven doors.
10-20-4
64
Feb 24, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked beef with no date mark. As per operator beef was cooked more than 24 hours ago
02C-02-5
Intermediate - No quaternary chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
16-37-1
Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken.
14-38-4
Basic - Interior of oven has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk in cooler in kitchen area fan guards soiled
23-03-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
13-03-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water in walk in cooler in kitchen area
36-22-4
64
Aug 22, 2022
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed windex stored next to bottles at bar area. Operator moved windex. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
41-10-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Observed onions and chicken using time as a public health control with no time mark. As per operator items were prepared one hour ago. Operator added time to both items. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
03F-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in reach in cooler next to grill raw beef (60F - Cold Holding); raw fish (60F - Cold Holding); raw pork (60F - Cold Holding), as per operator items were cut seasoned and prepared approximately two hours ago. Operator moved items to freezer for rapid chill. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
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/ Observed managerCristian arrived during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
53A-05-6
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in kitchen area. Operator provided paper towels. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-02-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles throughout kitchen area. Observed reach in cooler gaskets in kitchen soiled **Warning**
23-24-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured at bar area. Operator added chain to secure **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
51-11-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Warning**
14-09-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-22-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice at bar area. Operator lifted handle. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-08-5
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler next to grill area **Warning**
29-49-6
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Club Tipico Dominicano last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Club Tipico Dominicano on file is from Feb 18, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Club Tipico Dominicano?

Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Club Tipico Dominicano.

How does Club Tipico Dominicano compare to other restaurants in Miami?

Club Tipico Dominicano most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Miami average of 74.

Has Club Tipico Dominicano's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Club Tipico Dominicano have averaged around seven violations per visit, down from roughly 15 earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Club Tipico Dominicano 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 Club Tipico Dominicano inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Club Tipico Dominicano is inspected around three times per year on average.