El Tropico Rest in Miami
Last inspected:
7902 Nw 36 St, Miami, FL 331666637El Tropico Rest in Miami has been emergency-closed twice, both in February 2015 for roach activity. The facility has accumulated 333 violations across 25 inspections since 2016, averaging 13.3 violations per inspection — more than two and a half times the statewide average of 5.2. Two disciplinary actions resulted in $1,600 in combined fines. Employee health policy violations appear in every recent inspection, along with recurring citations for chemical storage, food contact surface sanitation, time-temperature control, and consumer advisory compliance. A fire safety violation was documented on August 31, 2020, when a portable fire extinguisher was found inaccessible. The most recent inspection on February 17, 2026 identified 27 violations including three high-priority findings (management awareness, food contact surfaces, time as control) and was completed with no further action.
Most recent closure: March 2, 2015 for roach activity.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
El Tropico Rest in Miami: Comparison to Miami-Dade County Averages
El Tropico Rest in Miami: Emergency Closure History (2)
| Date | Reason | Reopened |
|---|---|---|
| Roach activity | 12:03:00 | |
| Roach activity | 12:24:00 |
El Tropico Rest in Miami: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (2)
Total fines on record: $1,600.00
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1--2015009595 | $800.00 | Mar 2, 2015 | Miami (Doral) | |
| 1--2015007043 | $800.00 | Feb 12, 2015 | Miami (Doral) |
El Tropico Rest in Miami: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (1)
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · 45-06-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
El Tropico Rest in Miami: Full Inspection History — DBPR (25)
— 1 inspection9 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections24 violations · 15 high priority
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Complaint Full· 12 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
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Basic Violations
— 2 inspections23 violations · 13 high priority
— Routine - Food· 14 violations (9 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections28 violations · 17 high priority
— Routine - Food· 15 violations (9 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 13 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections22 violations · 14 high priority
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 11 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections19 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections25 violations · 16 high priority
— Routine - Food· 13 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 5 inspections43 violations · 31 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 14 violations (10 high priority)· Warning Issued
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Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 18 violations (12 high priority)· Warning Issued
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Basic Violations
— 1 inspection8 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections21 violations · 17 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (10 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 9 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections17 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
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— Routine - Food· 14 violations (9 high priority)· Warning Issued
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Intermediate Violations
El Tropico Rest in Miami: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was El Tropico Rest in Miami last inspected?
- El Tropico Rest in Miami was last inspected by Florida DBPR on February 17, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- When was El Tropico Rest in Miami last shut down?
- El Tropico Rest in Miami was last shut down on March 2, 2015 for roach activity. This data reflects state records at time of publication. The facility may have since resolved these issues.
- What are the most common violations at El Tropico Rest in Miami?
- The most frequently cited violations at El Tropico Rest in Miami are: Food contact surfaces, Employee health policy, Time as control.
- How many health inspections has El Tropico Rest in Miami had?
- El Tropico Rest in Miami has had 25 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 13.3 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of El Tropico Rest in Miami find?
- El Tropico Rest in Miami was most recently inspected on February 17, 2026 with 12 violation(s), including 3 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has El Tropico Rest in Miami ever been shut down?
- Yes, El Tropico Rest in Miami has been emergency-closed 2 times by Florida DBPR inspectors.
- What does Florida violation V01 (Management awareness) mean?
- Violation 01 (Management awareness) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/01.
- What does Florida violation V02 (Employee health policy) mean?
- Violation 02 (Employee health policy) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/02.
- What does Florida violation V03 (Employee health reporting) mean?
- Violation 03 (Employee health reporting) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/03.
- Has El Tropico Rest in Miami had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, El Tropico Rest in Miami has 1 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
- Has El Tropico Rest in Miami faced any disciplinary actions?
- Yes, El Tropico Rest in Miami has 2 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $1,600.00 in fines.
- How much has El Tropico Rest in Miami been fined?
- El Tropico Rest in Miami has been fined a total of $1,600.00 across 2 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.
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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.
Disclaimer: All data reflects official state records at time of publication. Facilities may have since corrected cited violations, resolved enforcement actions, or changed ownership.
Editor: All content reviewed and verified by Christopher F. Nesbitt, Sr., Nationally Registered EMT & BU-trained Paralegal.
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