Tropical Chinese Restaurant in Miami
Last inspected:
7991 Bird Rd, Miami, FL 331556750Tropical Chinese Restaurant in Miami has 36 inspections on record spanning multiple years, with a combined 549 violations—averaging 15.3 violations per inspection, nearly three times the statewide average of 5.2. The facility operates as a Risk Level 2 permanent food service establishment with 140 seats.
The most recent inspection on December 19, 2023 noted that a stop-sale order issued on December 5, 2023 remained in effect, requiring the facility to contact the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services for release of affected products and equipment once corrections were completed. A trainee was present during this inspection and all violations were verified by the primary inspector. The inspection was classified as meeting requirements with a check-back needed, indicating violations had been corrected but required verification before full clearance.
Most recent closure: June 21, 2018 for rodent activity.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Tropical Chinese Restaurant in Miami: Comparison to Miami-Dade County Averages
This Facility
15.3
violations / inspection
15.3 violations per inspection
Miami-Dade County Avg
6.7
violations / inspection
6.7 county average
This Facility
2
emergency closures
2 closures
Miami-Dade County Avg
0.13
closures / facility
0.13 county average
Tropical Chinese Restaurant in Miami: Emergency Closure History (2)
Tropical Chinese Restaurant in Miami: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (2)
Total fines on record: $1,200.00
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1--2018034517 | $800.00 | Jun 21, 2018 | Miami (Doral) | |
| 1--2016058365 | $400.00 | Dec 23, 2016 | Miami (Doral) |
Tropical Chinese Restaurant in Miami: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (3)
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · 48-04-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Inspector Observation: Propane tank (larger than 2.7 lb. water capacity/1 lb. gas capacity) located inside of the building. For reporting purposes only.
Observed 2 gas thanks by water heater next to walk in freezer.
Legal Basis: Reporting: (d) The division, or its agent, shall notify the local firesafety authority or the State Fire Marshal of any readily observable violation of a rule adopted under chapter 633 which relates to public lodging establishments or public food establishments, and the identification of such violation does not require any firesafety inspection certification. For reporting purposes only.
— 2 fire violations
— Routine - Food · 45-02-4 · Call Back - Complied
Inspector Observation: - From initial inspection : Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only.
By dumpling prep area. - From follow-up inspection 2018-05-22: **Time Extended**
Legal Basis: Reporting: (d) The division, or its agent, shall notify the local firesafety authority or the State Fire Marshal of any readily observable violation of a rule adopted under chapter 633 which relates to public lodging establishments or public food establishments, and the identification of such violation does not require any firesafety inspection certification. For reporting purposes only.
Inspector: CALZADA, LUIS
— Routine - Food · 45-02-4 · Warning Issued
Inspector Observation: Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only.
By dumpling prep area.
Legal Basis: Reporting: (d) The division, or its agent, shall notify the local firesafety authority or the State Fire Marshal of any readily observable violation of a rule adopted under chapter 633 which relates to public lodging establishments or public food establishments, and the identification of such violation does not require any firesafety inspection certification. For reporting purposes only.
Tropical Chinese Restaurant in Miami: Full Inspection History — DBPR (36)
— 2 inspections21 violations · 15 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 16 violations (11 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 4 inspections35 violations · 28 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 18 violations (14 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— 4 inspections41 violations · 28 high priority
— Complaint Full· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 13 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 14 violations (9 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections24 violations · 18 high priority
— Complaint Full· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
— Complaint Full· 20 violations (14 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 3 inspections28 violations · 17 high priority
— Complaint Full· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections24 violations · 16 high priority
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (9 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections10 violations · 8 high priority
— Complaint Full· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections10 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 9 inspections59 violations · 37 high priority
— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Admin. Complaint Callback Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Complaint Full· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 14 violations (10 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 12 violations (8 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 13 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 3 inspections16 violations · 8 high priority
— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Admin. Complaint Callback Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 15 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 3 inspections48 violations · 27 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (3 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Time Extension
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 16 violations (9 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Not Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 25 violations (15 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
Tropical Chinese Restaurant in Miami: FDACS Inspection History (1)
Inspections conducted by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS), which oversees grocery stores, convenience stores, bakeries, food manufacturers, mobile vendors, and vending machines.
— 1 inspection
— Met Inspection Requirements; Check-back Needed· Met Requirements
Comments: When citations have been corrected and initialed, an electronic copy of the completed report may be emailed to
FoodSafety@FDACS. gov.
Please note each observation that has been corrected.
Trainee present during inspection. All violations verified by primary inspector.
The original Stop-Sale Order from inspection conducted on 12.05.2023 Remains In Effect. Food establishment can visit
https://foodpermit.fdacs.gov or contact the Business Center at (850) 245-5520 when corrections have been made and/or when
required documents have been obtained to request food safety inspector visit for written release of product and/or equipment.
No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.
Tropical Chinese Restaurant in Miami: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Tropical Chinese Restaurant in Miami last inspected?
- Tropical Chinese Restaurant in Miami was last inspected by Florida DBPR on January 14, 2026. The result was: Call Back - Complied.
- When was Tropical Chinese Restaurant in Miami last shut down?
- Tropical Chinese Restaurant in Miami was last shut down on June 21, 2018 for rodent 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 Tropical Chinese Restaurant in Miami?
- The most frequently cited violations at Tropical Chinese Restaurant in Miami are: Proper ventilation, Food contact surfaces, Proper hand/arm washing.
- How many health inspections has Tropical Chinese Restaurant in Miami had?
- Tropical Chinese Restaurant in Miami has had 36 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 15.3 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Tropical Chinese Restaurant in Miami find?
- Tropical Chinese Restaurant in Miami was most recently inspected on January 14, 2026 with 11 violation(s). Disposition: Call Back - Complied.
- Has Tropical Chinese Restaurant in Miami ever been shut down?
- Yes, Tropical Chinese Restaurant in Miami has been emergency-closed 2 times by Florida DBPR inspectors.
- 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 V14 (Food contact surfaces) mean?
- Violation 14 (Food contact surfaces) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/14.
- What does Florida violation V22 (Consumer advisory) mean?
- Violation 22 (Consumer advisory) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/22.
- Has Tropical Chinese Restaurant in Miami had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, Tropical Chinese Restaurant in Miami has 3 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
- Has Tropical Chinese Restaurant in Miami faced any disciplinary actions?
- Yes, Tropical Chinese Restaurant in Miami has 2 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $1,200.00 in fines.
- How much has Tropical Chinese Restaurant in Miami been fined?
- Tropical Chinese Restaurant in Miami has been fined a total of $1,200.00 across 2 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.
- When was Tropical Chinese Restaurant in Miami last inspected?
- Tropical Chinese Restaurant in Miami was last inspected by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) on December 19, 2023. Inspection type: Met Inspection Requirements; Check-back Needed.
- How many inspections has Tropical Chinese Restaurant in Miami had?
- Tropical Chinese Restaurant in Miami has 1 FDACS food safety inspection(s) on record from January 2022 to present.
- What did the most recent FDACS inspection of Tropical Chinese Restaurant in Miami find?
- Tropical Chinese Restaurant in Miami was most recently inspected by FDACS on December 19, 2023 (Met Inspection Requirements; Check-back Needed).
- Has Tropical Chinese Restaurant in Miami had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?
- No, Tropical Chinese Restaurant in Miami has no stop-sale or stop-use orders on record with Florida FDACS.
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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.
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