Tropical International Flavor

1810 Nw 21 Terr, Miami, FL 33142

Asian / Fusion

Last inspected: Jan 29, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Tropical International Flavor has been inspected six times since 2023. The latest inspection on file is from Jan 29, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around four violations each.

Looking across the full record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” is the recurring theme, flagged three times.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Miami restaurant scores 74. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 29, 2026

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

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High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee washing dishes put on gloves with no hand wash prior to handling food. Coached employee on proper handwashing. Employee washed hands onsite. **Corrected On-Site**

12A-07-5

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets on reach in cooler door.

23-03-4

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed excessive cut marks on cutting board. **Repeat Violation**

14-09-4

Sep 19, 2025

Routine - Food

3 minor violations.

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Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed soiled handles of reach in cooler. Operator cleaned it onsite. **Corrected On-Site**

23-24-4

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed excessive cut marks on cutting boards. **Repeat Violation**

14-09-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets on reach in cooler doors. **Repeat Violation**

23-03-4

May 8, 2025

Routine - Food

3 minor violations.

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Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting board with excessive cut marks in prep table.

14-09-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets in reach in cooler.

23-03-4

Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Operator inverted them onsite. **Repeat Violation**

24-18-4

Oct 21, 2024

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. **Repeat Violation**

16-37-1

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed missing hand wash sign. **Repeat Violation**

31B-04-4

Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed cooking utensils with handle facing downward above stove.

24-18-4

Apr 5, 2024

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.

View 6 violations

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Food Obtained from Approved Sources

FL-11

Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature

FL-16

Food Received at Proper Temperature

FL-12

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored

FL-41

Jan 10, 2023

Routine - Food

5 minor violations.

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Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures

FL-21

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed

FL-50

Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal

FL-51

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Tropical International Flavor last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Tropical International Flavor on file is from Jan 29, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Tropical International Flavor?

Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Tropical International Flavor.

How does Tropical International Flavor compare to other restaurants in Miami?

Tropical International Flavor most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is higher than the Miami average of 74.

Has Tropical International Flavor's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Tropical International Flavor have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Tropical International Flavor 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 International Flavor inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Tropical International Flavor is inspected around two times per year on average.

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