Tropical West

12239 Sw 112 St, Miami, FL 33186

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Last inspected: Apr 8, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Public records show five inspections at Tropical West stretching back to 2023. The most recent report on file is from Apr 8, 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 one violation each.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “observed”, showing up three times.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Miami restaurant scores 74. The record reflects steady performance over time.

Inspections

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Minor latest

Inspection History

Apr 8, 2026

Routine - Food

1 major violation.

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Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Operator does not have probe thermometer during time of inspection.

05-08-4

May 14, 2025

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed container of sugar not labeled. Operator labeled sugar. **Corrected On-Site**

02D-01-5

Dec 20, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation.

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Intermediate - Observed: No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine test strips available at the time of the inspection. **Repeat Violation** Priority: Intermediate

16-37-1

May 9, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine test strips available at the time of the inspection. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

16-37-1

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. **Warning**

50-04-4

Oct 3, 2023

Food-Licensing Inspection

1 critical violation. 1 major violation.

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High Priority - Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. **Corrected On-Site**

29-37-4

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine strips available at the time of the inspection

16-37-1

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Tropical West last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Tropical West on file is from Apr 8, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Tropical West?

Across the inspection record, “observed” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Tropical West.

How does Tropical West compare to other restaurants in Miami?

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

Has Tropical West's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Tropical West have averaged around one violation per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Tropical West 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 West inspected?

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

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