Tropical Cafe in Miami

Last inspected:

5895 Nw 167 St, Miami, FL 33015
Overview

Tropical Cafe in Miami has been inspected 20 times since 2016, accumulating 74 violations—an average of 3.7 per inspection, below the Florida statewide average of 5.2. Hand washing violations appear in nearly every recent inspection, including the most recent on October 28, 2025. Time-as-a-control violations (using time alone to keep potentially hazardous foods at unsafe temperatures rather than refrigeration) have also recurred across multiple inspections. A fire safety violation was documented on July 20, 2022, for operating cooking equipment producing grease-laden vapors without a hood suppression system installed. The facility has not been emergency-closed. Most recent inspection on October 28, 2025 was completed with no further action required.

Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.

20Inspections
74Violations
0Closures
1Fire

Last inspected DBPR:

Tropical Cafe in Miami: Comparison to Miami-Dade County Averages

This Facility 3.7 violations / inspection 3.7 violations per inspection
Miami-Dade County Avg 6.7 violations / inspection 6.7 county average
This Facility 0 emergency closures 0 closures
Miami-Dade County Avg 0.13 closures / facility 0.13 county average

Tropical Cafe in Miami: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (1)

— 1 fire violation

— Routine - Food · 45-04-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Inspector Observation: Use of cooking equipment producing grease laden vapors/smoke with no hood suppression system installed. Notified Fire AHJ. For reporting purposes only. Observed 3 portable counter stove cooking tamales in preparation room, operator disconnect from the electricity plug. **Corrected On-Site**

Tropical Cafe in Miami: Full Inspection History — DBPR (20)

— 2 inspections6 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections6 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— 2 inspections4 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 1 inspection3 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Basic Violations

— 2 inspections5 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 4 inspections13 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 3 inspections16 violations · 14 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections12 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 1 inspection4 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Tropical Cafe in Miami: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Tropical Cafe in Miami last inspected?
Tropical Cafe in Miami was last inspected by Florida DBPR on October 28, 2025. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
What are the most common violations at Tropical Cafe in Miami?
The most frequently cited violations at Tropical Cafe in Miami are: Proper hand/arm washing, Shell stock requirements, Toilet facilities.
How many health inspections has Tropical Cafe in Miami had?
Tropical Cafe in Miami has had 20 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 3.7 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
What did the most recent inspection of Tropical Cafe in Miami find?
Tropical Cafe in Miami was most recently inspected on October 28, 2025 with 2 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
Has Tropical Cafe in Miami ever been shut down?
No, Tropical Cafe in Miami has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
What does Florida violation V08 (Proper hand/arm washing) mean?
Violation 08 (Proper hand/arm washing) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/08.
What does Florida violation V21 (Time as control) mean?
Violation 21 (Time as control) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/21.
Has Tropical Cafe in Miami had any fire safety violations?
Yes, Tropical Cafe in Miami has 1 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.

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