Tropical Lounge
Last inspected: Jan 26, 2026
67
Score
Tropical Lounge appears in inspection records 11 times, starting in 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Jan 26, 2026. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.
The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around three violations, down from roughly 11 violations earlier in the record.
“No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing four times across the record.
The city-wide average is 69, putting Tropical Lounge squarely in typical territory. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
11
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 26, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed 1 commercially processed vacuumed fish fillet already thawed inside sealed bag. Fish was discarded
01B-13-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed whole tomato cardboard box on the walk in cooler floor.
08B-38-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed mold like substance inside ice machine .
22-20-5
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 1 commercially processed vacuumed fish fillet already thawed inside sealed bag. Fish was discarded. **Corrected On-Site**
06-09-1
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed accumulation of ice buildup up inside reach in freezer located in the back area by the exit door.
14-69-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed cooked pork in uncovered tray inside walk in cooler.
08B-12-5
67
Dec 22, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Oct 17, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food service manager not certified within 30 days of employment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Missing manager certification for Luis Estrada hired for more than 2 months. - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-17: **Time Extended**
53A-04-6
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Missing employee training for Livan Cano. - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-17: **Time Extended**
53B-02-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed accumulation of grease on hood filters. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-17: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed accumulation of grease and dust on the kitchen walls around the cook line. - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-17: Observed still some grease on the wall. **Time Extended**
36-27-5
74
Oct 16, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 6 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 17 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw chicken above whole tomatoes inside the walk in cooler. Employee inverted them.
08A-04-5
High Priority - Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale. Observed cracked shell eggs together with other eggs inside walk in cooler. Employee discarded it.
01B-14-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked potato at 65 F left at ambient temperature by the cook line.
03A-02-5
High Priority - Employee used tobacco, ate, or drank then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee drank coffee from opened container and didn't wash his hands . Employee started handling food .
12A-05-4
Intermediate - Food service manager not certified within 30 days of employment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Missing manager certification for Luis Estrada hired for more than 2 months.
53A-04-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a fork inside the hand sink located at the kitchen entrance. Employee moved it out.. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Missing chlorine and quat test kits.
16-37-1
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Missing probe thermometer to check temperatures. **Repeat Violation**
05-08-4
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Missing employee training for Livan Cano.
53B-02-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked rice from Monday 10/13 without date.
02C-02-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee coffee cup next to clean bowls.
12B-07-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed accumulation of debris on the floor , behind and underneath equipments. **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed accumulation of old residue inside the microwave.
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed accumulation of grease on hood filters. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Storage area not maintained clean and organized. **Repeat Violation**
33-34-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed accumulation of grease and dust on the kitchen walls around the cook line.
36-27-5
21
Feb 7, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw meatballs above cooked steak inside reach in cooler. Chef inverted the food items immediately. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee using the hand sink to discard ice. Employees were explained about the issue. **Corrective Action Taken**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Observed no probe thermometer to check cold food.
05-08-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed accumulation of debris underneath and behind equipments . Deep cleaning is needed.
36-73-4
Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed ice scoop left on the side of the ice machine in direct contact with the surface. Surface is not clean and sanitized. Chef washed it and placed it in a clean container. **Corrected On-Site**
10-12-5
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tong stored in the hand sink. Employee sent it to warewashing area. **Corrective Action Taken**
10-20-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled hood filters with accumulation of grease.
23-03-4
Basic - Storage area not maintained clean and organized. Observed walk in cooler used as storage ( back area ) not organized.
33-34-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed accumulation of grease on the wall behind equipments.
36-27-5
52
Oct 4, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked potatoes at 79 F left outside reach in cooler for approximately 1 hr. Chef transferred the cooked potatoes to inside reach in freezer to lower the temperature quickly. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Missing paper towel at the hand sink located at the front bar. Employee restocked the station. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked ground beef and pork cooked yesterday with no dates. Food was labeled . **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Missing quat test kit to check sanitizer at the 3CS located in the room behind the ice machine.
16-37-1
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed some pots not inverted on racks. Chef inverted all of them. **Corrected On-Site**
24-05-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed ceramic bowl used to dispense sugar. Chef moved it immediately. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
58
Jun 6, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Apr 4, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 6 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
52
Dec 6, 2023
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Repeat Violation**
16-37-1
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
05-08-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed Cooked spaghettis with no date marking inside reach in cooler.
02C-02-5
Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored.
24-07-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
14-09-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed seasoning in plastic container without cover.
08B-12-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed mold like substance inside ice machine .
22-20-5
61
Feb 27, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 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. Chlorine sanitizer 0 ppm . Employee set up the 3 compartment sink with chlorine sanitizer 50 ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
22-49-4
High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized.
22-45-4
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. Procedure was provided. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-27-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Missing chlorine and quat test kits.
16-37-1
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Employee restroom.
36-24-5
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Towels were moved out. **Corrected On-Site**
21-04-4
Basic - Openings to the outside for equipment, such as ventilation fans, not screened or otherwise protected when the equipment is not in operation. Observed ventilation fan without missing screening.
35B-07-4
50
Aug 9, 2022
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 12 minor violations.
View 14 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed accumulation of food residue inside reach in cooler located next to the microwave.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed scrubbing pad and knife inside one of the hand sink by the cook line.
31A-11-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed accumulation of old grease and debris inside the microwave.
22-08-4
Basic - Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Observed white chest reach in freezer exposed to isolation. Freezer located at the coolers area.
14-36-5
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed food to go containers stored on the floor.
25-05-4
Basic - Storage area not maintained clean and organized. Dry storage.
33-34-4
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed floor in needs of grout at the cook line .
36-02-5
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. White wall behind the service area.
36-27-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
42-01-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed grease accumulation on oven handle.
23-24-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed pots and pans on shelving not inverted.
24-05-4
Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed baseboard in disrepair.
36-03-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Repeat Violation**
50-09-4
Basic - Equipment gaskets in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets in disrepair.
14-11-5
45
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Tropical Lounge last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Tropical Lounge on file is from Jan 26, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Tropical Lounge?
Across the inspection record, “no chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Tropical Lounge.
How does Tropical Lounge compare to other restaurants in Miami Beach?
Tropical Lounge most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is about the same as the Miami Beach average of 69.
Has Tropical Lounge's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Tropical Lounge have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly 11 earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Tropical Lounge means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Tropical Lounge inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Tropical Lounge is inspected around three times per year on average.
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