Tropical Cafe

5895 Nw 167 St, Miami, FL 33015

Café / Breakfast

Last inspected: Oct 28, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Tropical Cafe appears in inspection records eight times, starting in 2022. On Oct 28, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around four violations per visit lately, up from roughly one violation before.

The pattern that stands out is “raw animal foods not properly separated”, which has been cited three times.

Among Miami restaurants, the typical score is 74; Tropical Cafe is comfortably above that bar. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.

Inspections

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Minor latest

Inspection History

Oct 28, 2025

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Chlorine at 0 ppm. Operator add chlorine, recheck 100 ppm. **Corrected On-Site**

21-07-4

Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed employee open soda bottle inside reach in cooler, no properly identified.

08B-49-4

Jul 24, 2025

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 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. Observed portions of raw chicken over empanadas in reach in freezer, operator properly stored it. **Corrected On-Site**

08A-17-6

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed windex, degreaser in spray bottles near clean equipment. Operator properly stored it. **Corrected On-Site**

41-10-4

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed windex, degreaser in spray bottle with no label.

41-17-4

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed cell phone, key chain on preparation table, operator removed it. **Corrected On-Site**

40-06-5

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.

10-20-4

Nov 20, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.

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Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Food Received at Proper Temperature

FL-12

Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored

FL-41

Jul 9, 2024

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures

FL-21

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Jan 23, 2024

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Aug 7, 2023

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee frying eggs without hair restraint l

13-03-4

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.

14-69-4

Feb 13, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation.

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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. Observed raw chicken over raw empanadas inside reach in freezer, operator properly stored it. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

08A-17-6

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 Clean-Up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events poster to operator. **Corrective Action Taken**

11-27-4

Jul 20, 2022

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

08A-17-6

Basic - Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. Observed employee washing dishes without sanitation solutions step. Operator properly set up the three compartment sink with chlorine sanitation solutions at 100 ppm. **Corrected On-Site**

16-13-5

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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 28, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Tropical Cafe?

Across the inspection record, “raw animal foods not properly separated” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Tropical Cafe.

How does Tropical Cafe compare to other restaurants in Miami?

Tropical Cafe most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Miami average of 74.

Has Tropical Cafe's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Tropical Cafe have averaged around four violations per visit, up from roughly one earlier in the 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 two times per year on average.

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