Tropic Grill
Last inspected: Sep 9, 2025
41
Score
Going back to 2022, Tropic Grill has 11 inspections in the public record. On Sep 9, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A high risk tier suggests the facility had a rough recent inspection, with multiple violations on record.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near seven violations per visit.
Looking across the full record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” is the recurring theme, flagged four times.
Tropic Grill's latest score of 41 falls below the Doral average of 74. The pattern in the record is worth a careful look.
11
Inspections
2
Critical latest
1
Major latest
10
Minor latest
Inspection History
Sep 9, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 10 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Employee switched from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. Observed kitchen staff handling raw shell eggs and ready to eat food not washing hands in between, coached staff on proper handwashing and food handling procedures. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-12-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sweet plantain (108/111F - Hot Holding) at cook line, as per chef for less than an hour, chef placed it in the over to reheat. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed serving plate stored inside handwashing dink front window area.
31A-11-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed at kitchen prep area. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
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 mani and salmon portion thaw in ROP bag labeled indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. **Repeat Violation**
06-09-1
Basic - Dumpster overflowing garbage.
33-14-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at rear door exit.
35B-01-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed serving plate tiles missing and disrepair at sandwich station area, dining room and kitchen entrance.
36-17-5
Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
33-19-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach-in cooler gaskets soiled at cook line **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
33-16-4
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed all throughout the kitchen and prep area. **Repeat Violation**
36-02-5
Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed single chlorine sanitizer bucket at 0ppm, staff prepared new buckets retested 50ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
21-07-4
41
Mar 6, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
58
Oct 23, 2024
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting board with marks not longer cleanable at preparation table kitchen area across from flat top grill. - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-23: At time of callback inspection observed cutting board with marks not longer cleanable at preparation table kitchen area across from flat top grill. **Time Extended**
14-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed oven interior soiled with old food debris. Observed rich in cooler gaskets soiled all throughout units at kitchen area. - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-23: At time of callback inspection observed rich in cooler gaskets soiled all throughout units at kitchen area. **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed unsealed concrete floors all throughout the kitchen and preparation area. - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-23: At time of callback inspection observed unsealed concrete floors all throughout the kitchen and preparation area. **Time Extended**
36-02-5
86
Oct 22, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed two flies over coffee station/sandwich preparation area.
35A-02-6
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce.observed raw shell eggs over cooked beef and pasta at walk in cooler. Chef relocated raw shell eggs to bottom rack. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-04-5
High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed chlorine sanitizer bucket at 200ppm under counter kitchen table. Coached staff on proper sanitizer ppm range, staff prepared new bucket tested 100ppm
41-27-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed chlorine sanitizer buckets, three compartment sink and dishwasher machine and not chemical test kit available. Manager provided a new test kit. **Corrected On-Site**
16-37-1
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 not certified food manager present and more than four food handling employees present. **Repeat Violation**
53A-05-6
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed missing ceiling tile next to oven at kitchen area.
36-36-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting board with marks not longer cleanable at preparation table kitchen area across from flat top grill.
14-09-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. phone Observed employee cellphone stored on rack at kitchen center isle preparation table. Employee removed the phone. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
40-06-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap under rear exit door at kitchen area.
35B-01-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed not ambient thermometer at reach in cooler under kitchen preparation table.
05-09-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed oven interior soiled with old food debris. Observed rich in cooler gaskets soiled all throughout units at kitchen area.
23-03-4
Basic - Silverware/utensils dried with a towel/cloth. Observed dishwasher personnel drying serving platers with a towel, staff was coached to properly air dried utensils, plates and others. **Corrective Action Taken**
24-17-4
Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed cleaned and sanitized forks, spoons and knifes stored not handle first at center idled kitchen area. Staff removed utensils and placed the handle first. **Corrected On-Site**
24-18-4
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed unsealed concrete floors all throughout the kitchen and preparation area.
36-02-5
33
May 31, 2024
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-24: Missing drain plug at dumpster. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-31: Missing drain plug at dumpster. **Time Extended**
33-11-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-24: Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-31: Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Time Extended**
14-17-4
90
May 24, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed Dishwasher- Cafe (Temperature 91); Dishwasher-Kitchen (Chlorine 0ppm) not able to sanitize equipment properly. Operator set up 3 compartment sink. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-24: Observed Dishwasher- Cafe (Temperature 91); Dishwasher-Kitchen (Chlorine 0ppm) not able to sanitize equipment properly. Operator set up 3 compartment sink. **Time Extended**
22-49-4
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chimichurry (45F - Cold Holding); raw shell eggs (46F - Cold Holding); cheddar cheese (45F - Cold Holding); heavy cream (45F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (46F - Cold Holding); ground beef (46F - Cold Holding); raw beef (45F - Cold Holding); milk (45F - Cold Holding); pork sauce (45F - Cold Holding); empanadas de queso/carne/pollo (45F - Cold Holding) stored in the walk in cooler over night, as per operator. Observed Swiss cheese (45F - Cold Holding); slice ham (46F - Cold Holding) stored at the reach in cooler in the kitchen, as per operator placed 30 minutes ago. Operator placed items in the bottom of the reach in cooler. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-24: At the time of the callback inspection reach in cooler in front of stove Swiss cheese (49F - Cold Holding); slice ham (52F - Cold Holding); dice tomatoes (46F - Cold Holding) stored on top of reach in cooler on plates about 30 minutes before inspection. Operator decided to discard items and use the item from inside the reach in cooler. Walk in cooler: tequenos (38F - Cold Holding); empanadas de pollo and carne (34F - Cold Holding); garlic with oil (43F - Cold Holding). **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed employees with expired certificate on 5/23/23 names Dianelys, luz and Yudit. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-24: Observed employees with expired certificate on 5/23/23 names Dianelys, luz and Yudit. **Time Extended**
53B-14-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-24: Missing drain plug at dumpster. **Time Extended**
33-11-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-24: Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Time Extended**
14-17-4
61
May 23, 2024
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 6 major violations. 11 minor violations.
View 21 violations
High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed Dishwasher- Cafe (Temperature 91); Dishwasher-Kitchen (Chlorine 0ppm) not able to sanitize equipment properly. Operator set up 3 compartment sink. **Warning**
22-49-4
High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Observed raw shell egg (52F - ambient temperature ) stored on top of reach in cooler for less than 30 minutes, as per operator. Operator placed items inside walk in cooler. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
03A-03-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed chimichurry (45F - Cold Holding); raw shell eggs (46F - Cold Holding); cheddar cheese (45F - Cold Holding); heavy cream (45F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (46F - Cold Holding); ground beef (46F - Cold Holding); raw beef (45F - Cold Holding); milk (45F - Cold Holding); pork sauce (45F - Cold Holding) stored in the walk in cooler over night, as per operator. **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chimichurry (45F - Cold Holding); raw shell eggs (46F - Cold Holding); cheddar cheese (45F - Cold Holding); heavy cream (45F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (46F - Cold Holding); ground beef (46F - Cold Holding); raw beef (45F - Cold Holding); milk (45F - Cold Holding); pork sauce (45F - Cold Holding); empanadas de queso/carne/pollo (45F - Cold Holding) stored in the walk in cooler over night, as per operator. Observed Swiss cheese (45F - Cold Holding); slice ham (46F - Cold Holding) stored at the reach in cooler in the kitchen, as per operator placed 30 minutes ago. Operator placed items in the bottom of the reach in cooler. **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed burgers, churrasco, eggs and palomilla steak not identified in the menu. Operator marked the menu. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
02B-01-5
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 6 employees engaging in food preparation with no manager on duty. Manager arrived during the inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
53A-05-6
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 new employee named Robinson, Jose, Edmir with no knowledge of their responsibility. **Warning**
11-26-1
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed croquettes (112F - Hot Holding); empanadas (108F - Hot Holding) at the cafeteria for less than 30 minutes, as per operator items do not last more than 1 to 2 hours. Gave form to operator. **Warning**
03F-10-5
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed employees with expired certificate on 5/23/23 names Dianelys, luz and Yudit. **Warning**
53B-14-5
Intermediate - Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. At the front counter. **Warning**
31B-06-4
Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed walk in cooler wither ambient temperature of 46F. **Warning**
14-74-7
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Operator placed cover at the women bathroom. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
32-12-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employees cell phone on prep table in front of the oven. Operator stored properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
40-06-5
Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Observed a container crack where bread is stored at the sandwich bar. **Warning**
14-38-4
Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Observed glass, chip bags and plastic bottles around the dumpster. **Warning**
33-19-4
Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. **Warning**
33-11-4
Basic - Observed screen in door torn at the back of the kitchen entrance. **Warning**
35B-09-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Warning**
33-16-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Warning**
14-17-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet cloths on top of prep tables, operator stored properly inside sanitizer bucket. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
21-12-4
Basic - Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Observed floor behind ice machine soiled. **Warning**
36-10-4
17
Jan 29, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed chicken over ground beef inside Walk in freezer.
08A-02-6
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed under three compartment sink.
29-34-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed flans not date marked inside reach in cooler at front counter. As per Operator flans were cooked last Friday January 26th, 2024. Operator date marked flans. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed behind ice machine and reach in cooler at front counter.
36-73-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed chicken soup container stored on kitchen floor. Operator removed container from floor. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed soiled microwave interior on shelf over steam table inside kitchen.
22-08-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed by three compartment sink. **Repeat Violation**
31B-04-4
Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed spoons, and forks faces up inside kitchen. Operator stored them faces down. **Corrected On-Site**
24-18-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed chicken thawing at room temperature inside three compartment sink. Operator started to prepare chicken. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet towels throughout kitchen. Operator stored towels inside bucket with sanitizer. **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
47
Sep 27, 2023
Routine - Food
12 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-27: Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Time Extended**
22-20-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed at the cook line. The manager removed it. **Corrected On-Site** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-27: Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed at the cook line. The manager removed it. **Time Extended**
12B-07-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed the reach in cooler gasket tornat the kitchen entrance. - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-27: Equipment in poor repair. Observed the reach in cooler gasket tornat the kitchen entrance. **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-27: Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the **Time Extended**
35B-01-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed three buckets with different vegetables on the walk-in cooler floor. The manger moved the items. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-27: Food stored on floor. Observed three buckets with different vegetables on the walk-in cooler floor. The manger moved the items. **Time Extended**
08B-38-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed several cracked tiles at the entrance to the front counter area. Observed the wall in the men's room. - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-27: Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed several cracked tiles at the entrance to the front counter area. Observed the wall in the men's room. **Time Extended**
36-24-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. Observed at the cook line. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-27: Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. Observed at the cook line. **Time Extended**
14-69-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed at the cook line. The manager removed it. **Corrected On-Site** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-27: In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed at the cook line. The manager removed it. **Time Extended**
10-20-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at the front counter. - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-27: No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at the front counter. **Time Extended**
31B-04-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the reach in cooler gasket soiled at the kitchen entrance. Observed the hood filters soiled. - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-27: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the reach in cooler gasket soiled at the kitchen entrance. Observed the hood filters soiled. **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed at the kitchen entrance. - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-27: Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed at the kitchen entrance. **Time Extended**
14-33-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed several plastic squeeze bottles. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-27: Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed several plastic squeeze bottles. **Time Extended**
02D-01-5
55
Jun 20, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
45
Oct 20, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
37
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Tropic Grill last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Tropic Grill on file is from Sep 9, 2025. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Tropic Grill?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Tropic Grill.
How does Tropic Grill compare to other restaurants in Doral?
Tropic Grill most recently scored 41 out of 100, which is lower than the Doral average of 74.
Has Tropic Grill's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Tropic Grill have averaged around seven violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Tropic Grill means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Tropic Grill inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Tropic Grill is inspected around four times per year on average.
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