Encanto Tropical
Last inspected: Oct 7, 2025
78
Score
Inspectors have visited Encanto Tropical six times, with records going back to 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Oct 7, 2025. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near six violations per visit.
Across the inspection history, “handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.
Encanto Tropical's latest score of 78 sits above the Miami average of 74. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
6
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 7, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a glass and a plastic measuring cup in handwashing sink at front counter operator removed items from hand washing sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed water damage on ceiling tiles at prep area.
36-32-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed current license not displayed. Operator was able to provide current license. **Corrected On-Site**
50-09-4
Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.
51-18-6
78
Jun 11, 2025
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed fruit juice with cut melon inside with no date marking at reach-in cooler next to front counter. As per operator three days. Coached operator on correct procedure. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-11: Observed fruit juice with cut melon inside with no date marking at reach-in cooler next to front counter. As per operator 1 day. Coached operator on correct procedure. **Time Extended**
02C-02-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup at reach in coolers use for ice cream at front counter and dry storage area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-11: Observed ice buildup at reach in coolers use for ice cream at front counter and dry storage area. **Time Extended**
14-69-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-11: Missing drain plug at dumpster. **Time Extended**
33-11-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed door to bathroom used by all staff not self closing. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-11: Observed door to bathroom used by all staff not self closing. **Time Extended**
32-04-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Garbage can located outside has no lid or lid open/broken. Observed dumpster lid broken. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-11: Observed dumpster lid broken. **Time Extended**
33-15-4
74
May 8, 2025
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Observed flying insect spray at preparation area. Coached operator on correct procedure. **Warning**
41-05-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed small brush inside hand washing sink at front counter. **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed fruit juice with cut melon inside with no date marking at reach-in cooler next to front counter. As per operator three days. Coached operator on correct procedure. **Warning**
02C-02-5
Basic - Garbage can located outside has no lid or lid open/broken. Observed dumpster lid broken. **Warning**
33-15-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed plastic water bottle on floor near front counter entrance. Plastic bottles were removed from floor. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed ceiling not smooth and easily cleanable at food preparation area, ware washing areas, and storage area. Coached operator on correct procedure. **Warning**
36-37-5
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed door to bathroom used by all staff not self closing. **Warning**
32-04-4
Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. **Warning**
33-11-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup at reach in coolers use for ice cream at front counter and dry storage area. **Warning**
14-69-4
52
Nov 5, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 4 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Chocolate (60F - Cold Holding). Employee was not able to determine how long the ice cream has been out of temperature. As stop sale was issued. **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Chocolate (60F - Cold Holding). Employee was not able to determine how long the ice cream has been out of temperature. As stop sale was issued. **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/ **Warning**
50-08-7
Intermediate - Employee has not received adequate training related to their assigned duties as evidenced by the inability to answer basic food safety questions. Observed employee not able to answer how to sanitize equipment in the three compartment sink. Employee was coached on the proper procedure. **Warning**
53B-16-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Warning**
16-37-1
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. **Warning**
05-08-4
Intermediate - No sanitizer of any kind available for warewashing. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until sanitizer is available for warewashing. **Warning**
22-38-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed ice cream cones stored on floor near mop sink. **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - No drainboards or equivalent provided for soiled items and/or air drying cleaned items. Observed no drain boards above three compartment sink. **Warning**
16-04-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at front counter. **Warning**
31B-04-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop inside bucket. **Warning**
42-01-4
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. **Warning**
32-04-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee water bottle on preparation table on front counter. **Warning**
12B-07-4
32
Jan 19, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
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 manager with cleanup procedures via email.
11-27-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
16-37-1
Intermediate - Observed no soap provided at handwash sink at front counter. Soap was provided. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles soiled at office area.
36-34-5
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided manager with choking poster via email.
51-13-4
Basic - Observed ice buildup in reach-in freezer at office area.
14-69-4
Basic - Observed no conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in refrigerator at office area.
05-09-4
61
Nov 18, 2022
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
32-04-4
95
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Encanto Tropical last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Encanto Tropical on file is from Oct 7, 2025. The public record contains six inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Encanto Tropical?
Across the inspection record, “handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Encanto Tropical.
How does Encanto Tropical compare to other restaurants in Miami?
Encanto Tropical most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is higher than the Miami average of 74.
Has Encanto Tropical's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Encanto Tropical have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Encanto 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 Encanto Tropical inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Encanto Tropical is inspected around two times per year on average.
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