Tropicana Fiesta Reception Pal

14375 Sw 42 St, Miami, FL 33175
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Oct 27, 2025
64
Score
Medium Risk

Across the available record, Tropicana Fiesta Reception Pal has four inspections on file, the first dated 2023. The latest inspection on file is from Oct 27, 2025. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.

The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around five violations each, up from closer to one violation before.

The city-wide average sits at 74, which Tropicana Fiesta Reception Pal's 64 doesn't quite reach. The record is unremarkable in either direction.

4
Inspections
1
Critical latest
2
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 27, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Corrected On-Site**
50-17-3
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine test kit onsite.
16-37-1
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
31B-02-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler Walk in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed walk in cooler shelves soiled.
22-16-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
16-21-4
64
Mar 6, 2025
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
90
Aug 31, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jan 13, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Tropicana Fiesta Reception Pal last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Tropicana Fiesta Reception Pal on file is from Oct 27, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

How does Tropicana Fiesta Reception Pal compare to other restaurants in Miami?

Tropicana Fiesta Reception Pal most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Miami average of 74.

Has Tropicana Fiesta Reception Pal's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Tropicana Fiesta Reception Pal have averaged around five violations per visit, up from roughly one earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Tropicana Fiesta Reception Pal 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 Tropicana Fiesta Reception Pal inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Tropicana Fiesta Reception Pal is inspected roughly once per year on average.