Tropical Cafe

5925 Nw 167 St, Hialeah, FL 33015

Café / Breakfast

Last inspected: Oct 22, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Going back to 2022, Tropical Cafe has eight inspections in the public record. The most recent visit was on Oct 22, 2025. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near two violations each time.

“Time/temperature control for safety food” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Hialeah restaurant scores 76. The record reflects steady performance over time.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Oct 22, 2025

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.

22-20-5

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in used utensils inside standing water at 84°F. Operator discarded it. **Corrected On-Site**

10-07-4

Jul 24, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation.

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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.Observed croquettes (130F - Hot Holding); inside hot holding box for less than 4 hours. Operator increased equipment temperature. **Corrected On-Site**

03B-01-6

Nov 1, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

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Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Jul 17, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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Certified Food Manager Identification

FL-02

Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated

FL-13

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Jan 23, 2024

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee preparing sandwiches without hair restraint.

13-03-4

Aug 7, 2023

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 1 minor violation.

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Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.

05-08-4

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.

16-37-1

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar and salt container, operator properly labeled it.

02D-01-5

Feb 10, 2023

Routine - Food

4 critical violations.

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High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken over fries inside reach in freezer. Operator properly stored it. **Corrected On-Site**

08A-20-5

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed croquettes (112°F - Hot Holding); empanadas (114°F - Hot Holding)inside hot box displayed for less than 4 hours as per operator. Operator increased equipment temperature. **Corrective Action Taken**

03B-01-6

High Priority - Food contaminated by employees/consumers and operator continued to serve food. See stop sale. Observed gallons of milk inside ice machine. Operator discarded it.

01B-12-4

High Priority - Food stored in ice used for drinks. See stop sale. Observed gallons of milk inside ice machine. Operator discarded the ice.

08B-56-4

Dec 12, 2022

Food-Licensing Inspection

No violations found.

100

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Tropical Cafe last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Tropical Cafe on file is from Oct 22, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Tropical Cafe?

Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Tropical Cafe.

How does Tropical Cafe compare to other restaurants in Hialeah?

Tropical Cafe most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Hialeah average of 76.

Has Tropical Cafe's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Tropical Cafe have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Tropical Cafe 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 Tropical Cafe inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Tropical Cafe is inspected around three times per year on average.

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