Tropical Oasis Restaurant
Last inspected: Jan 2, 2025
32
Score
Public records show five inspections at Tropical Oasis Restaurant stretching back to 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Jan 2, 2025. High risk indicates the latest inspection turned up problems worth knowing about.
Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around 16 violations per visit versus roughly eight violations earlier in the record.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “in-use utensil stored in unclean water”, showing up two times.
Compared to other Miami Gardens restaurants (averaging 80), there's room to close the gap. Diners may want to scan the inspection details before deciding to visit.
5
Inspections
1
Critical latest
5
Major latest
10
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 2, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 16 violations
High Priority - In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed water with 110F with utensils. Operator removed water. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-05-5
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
16-37-1
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
05-08-4
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 Leo with an expired certificate. **Repeat Violation**
53B-14-5
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed handwashing with no hot water. As per operator, water heater is leaking and will be repaired soon. Operator turned on water heater. **Corrected On-Site**
27-16-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed all food storage shelves with rust.
22-02-4
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Women's bathroom.
32-04-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed scoop handle touching the rice. **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed license posted 10/1/2021. **Repeat Violation**
50-09-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. On the prep table.
14-09-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
35B-01-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. By the wearwashing area.
36-17-5
Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-17-4
Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 0ppm) stored under the steam table. Operator remade. **Corrective Action Taken**
21-07-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed flour, rice and corn starch containers with no name label. Operated placed names. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
32
Jul 31, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
37
Apr 2, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
35
Nov 28, 2023
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 6 major violations. 14 minor violations.
View 24 violations
High Priority - In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed spoons, tongs, and spatulas inside a container with standing water of 76F. Operator removed water. **Corrected On-Site**
10-05-5
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired on 10/01/22. Operator paid license during the inspection confirmation number 238537302.
50-17-3
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed white rice (51F - Cold Holding); curry goat (50F - Cold Holding) stored in the walk in cooler overnight, as per operator. Operator threw away food items. Observed butter (56F - Cold Holding)stored on top of the prep table, taken out one hour before inspection, advised operator to place inside walk in freezer for rapid cooling. Also discussed time as a public health control as an option. **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed fried chicken (129F - Hot Holding) in the hot holding box, operator reheated item fried chicken (174F - Reheating). Observed beef patty (112F - Hot Holding) at the front counter hot box, placed 2 hours before inspection. Operator reheated item beef patty (173F - Reheating). **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed containers of marinade chicken in the walk in cooler prepped on Saturday, as per operator, with no date marking.
02C-03-5
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. Emailed form to operator. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee getting water from hand washing sink to place inside a cooking dish and washing
31A-11-4
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. Emailed form to operator.
11-26-1
Intermediate - Observed no chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
16-37-1
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 JR Rodney SafeStaff certification expired on 3/20/23.
53B-14-5
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-17-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Inside the walk in freezer.
36-27-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed containers of corn starch and flour with no name label. **Repeat Violation**
02D-01-5
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Women's bathroom.
32-04-4
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
32-12-5
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed 4 dead roaches in the dry storage room where 2 deep reach in freezer are stored.
35A-03-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed walk in cooler with ambient temperature of 51F. Operator is aware not to place any food items inside the unit until walk in cooler is fixed. Observed walk in cooler gaskets torn.
14-11-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside in the back exit door.
35B-01-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Throughout the whole kitchen.
36-17-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand washing sign in the kitchen.
31B-04-4
Basic - Observed all shelves in the kitchen heavy soiled.
22-16-4
Basic - Observed entrance door to the kitchen in disrepair.
36-60-5
Basic - Observed wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry by the three compartment sink, operator stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
42-01-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed case of to go container stored on the floor in the hallway by the bathrooms.
25-05-4
15
Oct 17, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Insects, Rodents, and Animals Not Present
FL-38
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Tropical Oasis Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Tropical Oasis Restaurant on file is from Jan 2, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Tropical Oasis Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “in-use utensil stored in unclean water” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Tropical Oasis Restaurant.
How does Tropical Oasis Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Miami Gardens?
Tropical Oasis Restaurant most recently scored 32 out of 100, which is lower than the Miami Gardens average of 80.
Has Tropical Oasis Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Tropical Oasis Restaurant have averaged around 16 violations per visit, up from roughly eight earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Tropical Oasis Restaurant 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 Tropical Oasis Restaurant inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Tropical Oasis Restaurant is inspected around two times per year on average.
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