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Licensee
Name: EL TROPICO REST License Number: SEA2323291
Rank: Seating License Expiration Date: 10/01/2025
Primary Status: Current Secondary Status: Active
Location Address: 7902 NW 36 ST
MIAMI, FL 33166-6637

Inspection Information
Inspection Type Inspection Date Result High Priority Violations Intermediate Violations Basic Violations
Complaint Full 01/15/2025 Follow-up Inspection Required
Violations require further review, but are not an immediate threat to the public.
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Violations:
A summary of the violations found during the inspection are listed below. The department cites violations of Florida's sanitation and safety laws, which are based on the standards of U.S. Food and Drug Administration's Food Code. High Priority violations are those which could contribute directly to a foodborne illness or injury and include items such as cooking, reheating, cooling and hand-washing. Intermediate violations are those which, if not addressed, could lead to risk factors that contribute to foodborne illness or injury. These violations include personnel training, documentation or record keeping and labeling. Basic violations are those which are considered best practices to implement. While most establishments correct all violations in a timely manner (often during the inspection), the division's procedures are designed to compel compliance with all violations through follow-up visits, administration action or closure when necessary.
Violation    Observation
32-04-4    Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed at employee restroom inside kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-09-4    Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed white cutting board on prep table in kitchen. **Warning**
36-73-4    Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed grease accumulated under cook line. Also, observed soiled floor inside coffee machine area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-17-5    Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed broken tiles inside kitchen. **Warning**
14-69-4    Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed inside Walk in freezer. Also, observed inside ice creams reach in freezer. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
10-08-5    Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed at front counter. Operator stored scoop correctly. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-04-4    Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed inside women's restroom. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
23-03-4    Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled reach in cooler gaskets in shake prep area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-33-4    Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed reach in cooler by ware washing area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
32-17-4    Basic - Self-closing device on bathroom door disconnected/broken. Observed at employee restroom inside kitchen. **Warning**
08B-12-5    Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed chicken container uncovered inside Walk in cooler. Operator covered container. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-16-4    Basic - Walk-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
02D-01-5    Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed oil bottle and salt container unlabeled in kitchen. Operator labeled bottle and container. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08A-20-5    High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken over raw fish inside Walk in cooler. Operator stored food properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
11-27-4    Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. **Warning**
22-02-4    Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled bread toasters at front counter. Also, observed Soda nozzle in Bar. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
11-26-1    Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. **Warning**
02C-02-5    Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked pork not date marked inside reach in cooler in front of griddle in kitchen. As per Operator food was cooked last Monday January 13th, 2025. Operator date marked food. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
53B-05-5    Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
41-17-4    Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle with sanitizer unlabeled in Bar. Operator labeled bottle. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
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