Tropical Village Farm and Fruits
Last inspected: Oct 28, 2025
82
Score
Public records show seven inspections at Tropical Village Farm and Fruits stretching back to 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Oct 28, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around six violations to closer to two violations per visit.
The pattern that stands out is “raw animal food stored over/not properly separated”, which has been cited four times.
The city-wide average for Miami sits at 74, putting Tropical Village Farm and Fruits on the better side of that line. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 28, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw fish stored over sliced onions inside reach in cooler. Operator relocated products. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Basic - Uncovered food stored near sink exposed to splash. Observed container of uncovered sugar stored underneath paper towel dispenser at triple sink.
08B-54-4
82
Nov 7, 2024
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
95
Sep 10, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Failure to provide water system sample reports onsite. Observed Miami Dade water report over a year. 5/2023. **Warning**
27-15-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gasket torn. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled, Also observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
23-03-4
82
Apr 1, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
70
Oct 25, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs above cooked beef. Employee placed raw shell eggs at the bottom of the reach in cooler.
08A-05-6
High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed sanitizer was at 10 PPM. Employee added chlorine to adjust sanitizer to 100 PPM. **Repeat Violation**
22-42-4
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. The form was displayed in the food truck. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed hot box soiled with old food debris.
22-02-4
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. Form was already provided but none of the employees had signed it. Employees signed the form. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Repeat Violation**
50-09-4
Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle connected to utilities on more than a temporary basis. Observed food truck wastewater is connect to drainage. Employee disconnected the wastewater drainage. **Corrected On-Site**
51-06-4
Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle.
50-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled and also reach in cooler gaskets soiled.
23-03-4
45
Mar 20, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef stored over cooked shredded beef at reach in cooler. Operator moved the beef to the bottom part and the ham to the top part of the reach in cooler. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed tamales (130 F - Hot Holding); cooked pork (125 F - Hot Holding) at steam table. As per operator for less than two hours. Operator moved the products to reheat to 165°F. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed chlorine sanitizer solution at 10 ppm. Operator added chlorine to get 100 ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
22-42-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed a wet wiping cloth stored on preparation table.
21-12-4
58
Nov 15, 2022
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed amales (125 F - Hot Holding); cooked pork (130 F - Hot Holding) at steam table. As per operator for less than two hours. Operator started to moved the products to reheat. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shells eggs stored over cooked pork. Operator relocated the products. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license on October 1, 2022.
50-17-2
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels stuck on the cooked pork at reach in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
16-46-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed no ambient thermometer in reach in cooler located in front of fryers.
05-09-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled.
23-03-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Tropical Village Farm and Fruits last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Tropical Village Farm and Fruits on file is from Oct 28, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Tropical Village Farm and Fruits?
Across the inspection record, “raw animal food stored over/not properly separated” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Tropical Village Farm and Fruits.
How does Tropical Village Farm and Fruits compare to other restaurants in Miami?
Tropical Village Farm and Fruits most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Miami average of 74.
Has Tropical Village Farm and Fruits' inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Tropical Village Farm and Fruits have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Tropical Village Farm and Fruits 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 Village Farm and Fruits inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Tropical Village Farm and Fruits is inspected around two times per year on average.
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