Tropics Cafe
Last inspected: Jan 27, 2026
58
Score
Across the available record, Tropics Cafe has seven inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Jan 27, 2026. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near five violations per visit.
The pattern that stands out is “ready-to-eat”, which has been cited two times.
Tropics Cafe's latest score of 58 falls below the North Miami Beach average of 72. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.
7
Inspections
2
Critical latest
1
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 27, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Tuna salad date marked from 1-16-26. **Warning**
02C-01-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Tuna salad date marked from 1-16-26. **Warning**
01B-13-4
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Employees name Stephanie,Issis,Maria,Luz,Martha,Sonia. **Warning**
53B-05-5
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. **Warning**
36-36-4
Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed sanitizer bucket on top of preparation table, operator removed it. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
21-44-1
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Warning**
42-01-4
58
Jul 25, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed white rice (48F - Cooling) stored in the reach in cooler since lastnight, as per operator. Stop sale issued. Observed raw chicken (49F - Cold Holding) stored in the reach in cooler overnight, as per operator. Stop sale issued.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw chicken (49F - Cold Holding) stored in the reach in cooler overnight, as per operator. Stop sale issued.
03A-02-5
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed white rice (48F - Cooling) stored in the reach in cooler since lastnight, as per operator. Stop sale issued.
03D-02-5
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. In the kitchen.
36-17-5
Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed kitchen Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 100+ppm), operator remade Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 50ppm). **Corrected On-Site**
21-07-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. In the kitchen.
36-34-5
55
Jan 9, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed empanadas de pollo (127F - Hot Holding) stored in the hot holding unit for less than 2 hours before inspection. Operator reheated items.
03B-01-6
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed a scoop with a handle touching the pancake batter. Operator stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 50ppm) at the front counter, operator remade Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 200ppm). **Corrected On-Site**
21-08-4
78
Jul 24, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
78
Apr 26, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Triple glass reach in cooler: cooked pork dated 4/11. Operator discarded.
02C-01-5
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Kitchen Triple glass reach in cooler: cooked pork dated 4/11.
01B-24-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hoods soiled.
23-03-4
70
Feb 12, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed homemade potato (98F - Hot Holding) as per employee less than 1 hour.homemade potatoes (167F - Reheating) **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled can opener blade.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked chicken not date marked inside reach in cooler, as per employee over 24 hours. Employee dated during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
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.
11-27-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed personal coffee on preparation table at kitchen area, employee removed. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed at the front counter.
36-01-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed plastic container with bread at the dry storage area, Manager stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
10-20-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed in sugar container at the front counter. Employee stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed in kitchen area.
21-12-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
45
Jul 12, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting boards are soiled.
22-02-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed in the kitchen.
36-32-5
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed in the kitchen.
36-36-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
36-34-5
78
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Tropics Cafe last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Tropics Cafe on file is from Jan 27, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Tropics Cafe?
Across the inspection record, “ready-to-eat” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Tropics Cafe.
How does Tropics Cafe compare to other restaurants in North Miami Beach?
Tropics Cafe most recently scored 58 out of 100, which is lower than the North Miami Beach average of 72.
Has Tropics Cafe's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Tropics Cafe have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Tropics Cafe 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 Tropics Cafe inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Tropics Cafe is inspected around two times per year on average.
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