El Tropico Cuban Cuisine in North Miami Beach
Last inspected:
17020 Collins Ave, North Miami Beach, FL 33160El Tropico Cuban Cuisine in North Miami Beach has accumulated 194 violations across 27 inspections since 2016, averaging 7.2 per visit. The restaurant was shut down twice for roach and rodent activity. Food contact surfaces, hand washing, and proper cooking temperatures are the most frequently cited violations. The facility faced 2 disciplinary actions totaling $800 in fines, with the most recent inspection in December 2025 resulting in a warning and a compliance callback.
Most recent closure: January 28, 2020 for rodent activity.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
El Tropico Cuban Cuisine in North Miami Beach: Comparison to Miami-Dade County Averages
This Facility
7.2
violations / inspection
7.2 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
El Tropico Cuban Cuisine in North Miami Beach: Emergency Closure History (2)
El Tropico Cuban Cuisine in North Miami Beach: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (2)
Total fines on record: $800.00
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1--2020005370 | $400.00 | Jan 28, 2020 | Miami (Doral) | |
| 1--2015033654 | $400.00 | Jul 28, 2015 | Miami (Doral) |
El Tropico Cuban Cuisine in North Miami Beach: Full Inspection History — DBPR (27)
— 5 inspections17 violations · 14 high priority
— Complaint Full· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
— Complaint Full· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Complaint Full· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections10 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections15 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections11 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections11 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 3 inspections16 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Emergency Order Callback Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (6 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 4 inspections16 violations · 13 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
— 1 inspection11 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (10 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 5 inspections37 violations · 26 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Complaint Full· 13 violations (10 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 15 violations (9 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 1 inspection6 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
El Tropico Cuban Cuisine in North Miami Beach: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was El Tropico Cuban Cuisine in North Miami Beach last inspected?
- El Tropico Cuban Cuisine in North Miami Beach was last inspected by Florida DBPR on December 29, 2025. The result was: Call Back - Complied.
- When was El Tropico Cuban Cuisine in North Miami Beach last shut down?
- El Tropico Cuban Cuisine in North Miami Beach was last shut down on January 28, 2020 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 El Tropico Cuban Cuisine in North Miami Beach?
- The most frequently cited violations at El Tropico Cuban Cuisine in North Miami Beach are: Food contact surfaces, Proper hand/arm washing, Proper cooking temps.
- How many health inspections has El Tropico Cuban Cuisine in North Miami Beach had?
- El Tropico Cuban Cuisine in North Miami Beach has had 27 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 7.2 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of El Tropico Cuban Cuisine in North Miami Beach find?
- El Tropico Cuban Cuisine in North Miami Beach was most recently inspected on December 29, 2025 with 4 violation(s). Disposition: Call Back - Complied.
- Has El Tropico Cuban Cuisine in North Miami Beach ever been shut down?
- Yes, El Tropico Cuban Cuisine in North Miami Beach has been emergency-closed 2 times by Florida DBPR inspectors.
- 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.
- Has El Tropico Cuban Cuisine in North Miami Beach faced any disciplinary actions?
- Yes, El Tropico Cuban Cuisine in North Miami Beach has 2 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $800.00 in fines.
- How much has El Tropico Cuban Cuisine in North Miami Beach been fined?
- El Tropico Cuban Cuisine in North Miami Beach has been fined a total of $800.00 across 2 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.
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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.
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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