TROPICAL BEACH CAFE

2891 COLLINS AVE, Miami Beach, FL 33140

Miami-Dade County · Permanent Food Service · Owner: TROPICAL BEACH CAFE CORP · License: SEA2327171

TROPICAL BEACH CAFE in Miami Beach, FL has 22 inspections on record with 185 total violations (8.4 per inspection) and 0 emergency closures.

22Inspections
185Violations
0Closures

Data current as of February 19, 2025

Inspection History (22)

Feb 19, 2025 — Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing
V16 Proper cooking temps

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils
V42 Equipment condition
Aug 6, 2024 — Routine - Food· 7 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy
V10 Approved food source
V12 Shell stock requirements
V14 Food contact surfaces
V16 Proper cooking temps

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected
Feb 9, 2024 — Routine - Food· 9 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy
V08 Proper hand/arm washing
V12 Shell stock requirements
V14 Food contact surfaces
V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal
V31 Clean multi-use utensils
V32 Proper sanitizing
Sep 25, 2023 — Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy
V03 Employee health reporting
V10 Approved food source

Intermediate Violations

V32 Proper sanitizing
Jun 8, 2023 — Routine - Food· 5 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting
V11 Food in good condition
V14 Food contact surfaces

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils
V32 Proper sanitizing
Jul 21, 2022 — Routine - Food· 6 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal
V31 Clean multi-use utensils
V36 Proper ventilation
Jan 18, 2022 — Routine - Food· 11 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V06 Handwashing facilities
V08 Proper hand/arm washing
V11 Food in good condition
V21 Time as control
V22 Consumer advisory
V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal
V31 Clean multi-use utensils
V36 Proper ventilation

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected
Sep 10, 2021 — Routine - Food· 7 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy
V06 Handwashing facilities
V08 Proper hand/arm washing
V10 Approved food source
V14 Food contact surfaces
V21 Time as control
May 4, 2021 — Complaint Full· 12 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V06 Handwashing facilities
V08 Proper hand/arm washing
V13 Parasite destruction
V14 Food contact surfaces
V21 Time as control
V22 Consumer advisory
V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation
Feb 1, 2021 — Routine - Food· 9 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy
V08 Proper hand/arm washing
V14 Food contact surfaces

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal
V31 Clean multi-use utensils
V36 Proper ventilation
V41 Toilet facilities

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean
Jul 2, 2020 — Routine - Food· 9 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy
V03 Employee health reporting
V08 Proper hand/arm washing
V10 Approved food source
V14 Food contact surfaces

Intermediate Violations

V41 Toilet facilities
Dec 23, 2019 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Dec 23, 2019 — Routine - Food· 8 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting
V05 Handwashing procedures
V08 Proper hand/arm washing
V10 Approved food source
V14 Food contact surfaces

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils
V32 Proper sanitizing
Sep 9, 2019 — Routine - Food· 8 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V12 Shell stock requirements
V13 Parasite destruction
V21 Time as control
V22 Consumer advisory
V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V33 Proper cooling equipment
V36 Proper ventilation

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected
Mar 15, 2019 — Routine - Food· 4 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V21 Time as control
V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation
Sep 18, 2018 — Routine - Food· 5 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy
V08 Proper hand/arm washing
V21 Time as control
V22 Consumer advisory
Feb 5, 2018 — Routine - Food· 6 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V10 Approved food source
V14 Food contact surfaces
V21 Time as control
V22 Consumer advisory
V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils
Apr 11, 2017 — Routine - Food· 6 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy
V14 Food contact surfaces
V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal
V31 Clean multi-use utensils
Feb 10, 2017 — Routine - Food· 17 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy
V03 Employee health reporting
V06 Handwashing facilities
V08 Proper hand/arm washing
V10 Approved food source
V14 Food contact surfaces
V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal
V31 Clean multi-use utensils
V40 Wiping cloths usage

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected
Oct 17, 2016 — Routine - Food· 7 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy
V13 Parasite destruction
V14 Food contact surfaces

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal
V31 Clean multi-use utensils
Oct 14, 2016 — Routine - Food· 11 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy
V13 Parasite destruction
V14 Food contact surfaces
V25 Allergen awareness

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal
V31 Clean multi-use utensils
V42 Equipment condition
Aug 15, 2016 — Routine - Food· 30 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy
V03 Employee health reporting
V05 Handwashing procedures
V06 Handwashing facilities
V08 Proper hand/arm washing
V11 Food in good condition
V12 Shell stock requirements
V13 Parasite destruction
V14 Food contact surfaces
V22 Consumer advisory
V24 Toxic substance control
V25 Allergen awareness

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal
V31 Clean multi-use utensils
V40 Wiping cloths usage
V42 Equipment condition

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

How Does This Facility Compare?

TROPICAL BEACH CAFE has had 0 emergency closures, compared to the Miami-Dade County average of 0.08 closures per facility. It has averaged 8.4 violations per inspection vs. the county average of 4.07.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many health inspections has TROPICAL BEACH CAFE had?
TROPICAL BEACH CAFE has had 22 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.
Has TROPICAL BEACH CAFE ever been shut down?
No, TROPICAL BEACH CAFE has no emergency closures on record.
What are the most common violations at TROPICAL BEACH CAFE?
The most frequently cited violations at TROPICAL BEACH CAFE are: Food contact surfaces, Clean multi-use utensils, Employee health policy.

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Editorial Standards & Data Oversight

Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).

Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.

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Last verified: February 19, 2025 | Our methodology | Editorial standards | Report an error

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