Dulce Tropical
Last inspected: Mar 19, 2026
74
Score
Inspectors have visited Dulce Tropical eight times, with records going back to 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Mar 19, 2026. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.
The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around three violations to closer to six violations.
When inspectors have written things up, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been the most frequent reason, cited four times.
Dulce Tropical's latest score of 74 falls below the North Miami average of 80. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
8
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 19, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
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Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. At the time of the inspection observed a dining area was added to the establishment: 1 countertop, 1 reach in cooler, 26 tables and 38 chairs. **Warning**
51-16-7
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Bag with flour on the floor by dry storage room. Chef put it on top of the shelf. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-47-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Food debris inside the oven. **Warning**
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled. Reach in cooler gasket soiled. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth on top of the preparation table. Chef put it inside the sanitizer bucket. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
21-12-4
74
Aug 1, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 8 minor violations.
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High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw chicken on top of raw beef. PIC removed it. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-17-6
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine soiled.
22-20-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Metal cup without handle inside the sugar container.
14-01-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
14-09-4
Basic - Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Observed flour mixer exposed to splash next to handwashing sink.
08B-36-4
Basic - Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle. Grease around the grease receptacle by back door.
33-20-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gasket soiled soiled. Hood filters soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth on top of the preparation table.
21-12-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler gasket in disrepair.
14-11-5
58
Mar 20, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test kit.
16-37-1
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth not in sanitizer solution. Chef put it inside the sanitizer bucket. **Repeat Violation**
21-12-4
Basic - Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Observed flour mixer next to hand washing sink exposed to water splash.
08B-36-4
82
Jul 22, 2024
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
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Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
82
Feb 27, 2024
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in freezer gasket soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Food debris inside reach in freezer.
22-16-4
90
Sep 22, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.hand by triple sink. PIC provided a new roll of paper towels. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Establishment is offering eggs under cooked
02B-01-5
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Pots and pans on the shelves under preparation table not inverted.
24-05-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth on top of the table.
21-12-4
74
Mar 6, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
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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. Poster was provided to operator **Corrective Action Taken**
11-27-4
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. Form was provided to operator **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Disconnected/ broken.
32-04-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
24-05-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gasket soiled p.
23-03-4
70
Aug 9, 2022
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
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Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Food debris inside oven
22-08-4
95
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Dulce Tropical last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Dulce Tropical on file is from Mar 19, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Dulce Tropical?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Dulce Tropical.
How does Dulce Tropical compare to other restaurants in North Miami?
Dulce Tropical most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the North Miami average of 80.
Has Dulce Tropical's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Dulce Tropical have averaged around six violations per visit, up from roughly three earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Dulce Tropical means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Dulce Tropical inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Dulce Tropical is inspected around two times per year on average.
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