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Licensee
Name: TROPICAL CHINESE RESTAURANT License Number: SEA2317813
Rank: Seating License Expiration Date: 10/01/2025
Primary Status: Delinquent Secondary Status: Active
Location Address: 7991 BIRD RD
MIAMI, FL 33155-6750

Inspection Information
Inspection Type Inspection Date Result Critical Violations Non-Critical Violations
Routine - Food 02/27/2008 Facility Temporarily Closed
Operations ordered stopped until violations are corrected.
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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. In general, critical violations are those that, if not corrected, are more likely to contribute directly to food contamination, illness or environmental damage. Although we use the industry-standard term "critical", varying degrees of severity and potential risk to the public require inspectors to assess each situation in determining the appropriate action. In addition, while an establishment may have multiple violations, the inspectors' training and judgment formulate the overall result of the inspection to ensure the public health and safety. 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
51-11-1    Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
46-13-1    Critical - Emergency light does not function when tested.
46-09-1    Critical - Exit signs not properly illuminated.
32-16-1    Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.
15-28-1    Hood filters are not tight-fitting and firmly held in place - leaving open spaces.
27-16-1    Critical - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee on all wash sink.
38-07-1    Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.WALK IN COOLER
16-03-1    Critical - Observed accumulation of debris in warewashing machine and associated equipment.
12B-07-1    Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
22-20-1    Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.IN BAR AERA
22-25-1    Critical - Observed buildup of soiled material on mixer head.
37-18-1    Observed dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers.WALK IN COOLER
12A-16-1    Critical - Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands.
22-22-1    Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener.
47-06-1    Critical - Observed extension cord in use for non-temporary period.
36-15-1    Observed food debris accumulated on IN WALK IN FREEZER .
08A-28-1    Critical - Observed food stored on floor.IN WIK
36-14-1    Observed grease accumulated on kitchen floor.
12A-02-1    Critical - Observed hand wash sink used for purpose other than washing hands.
09-01-1    Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food.
33-10-1    Observed inside/outside of dumpster not clean.
22-28-1    Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
14-14-1    Observed lubricant leaking from equipment onto food-contact surface.
46-05-1    Critical - Observed obstructed exits, stairs, hallways or egress.
06-01-1    Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food thawed in an improper manner.
35A-05-1    Critical - Observed roach activity as evidenced by live roaches found,ONE LIVE ROACH INSIDE RICE CONTAINER
35A-04-1    Critical - Observed rodent activity as evidenced by rodent droppings found.15 PLUS FRESH MOUSE DROPPINGS ON TOP OF RICE CONTAINER BY WALK IN FREEZER +5 PLUS INSIDE THE LINNEN ROOM
35A-04-1    Critical - Observed rodent activity as evidenced by rodent droppings found.20 PLUS FRESH MOUSE DROPPINGS ON BOX IN THE HALLWAY ,5+ FOUND ON TOP OF DISHWASHING MACHINE
35A-04-1    Critical - Observed rodent activity as evidenced by rodent droppings found.NOTED 5 PLUS FRESH DROPPPINGS INSIDE RICE STICKS CONTAINER AND TWO BAGS OF 16 OZ OF RICE STIKS BOX OPENENED
23-08-1    Observed soda gun holster with accumulated slime/debris.
22-21-1    Critical - Observed soil buildup inside ice bin.
22-17-1    Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
08A-29-1    Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.in walk in cooler
47-03-1    Critical - Observed unused opening in panel box unprotected.
37-03-1    Observed wall in disrepair.
37-04-1    Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in on behind sink area.
37-06-1    Observed wall soiled with accumulated grease.
35B-05-1    Critical - Outer openings not protected and vermin and/or environmental cross-contamination present.
45-39-1    Critical - Portable fire extinguisher not properly mounted at least 4 inches off the floor and the top no higher than 5 feet off the floor.
02-13-2    Critical - Required consumer advisory for raw/undercooked animal food not provided.
01B-15-1    Critical - Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product.2 (BOX) OF 16OZ RICE STIKS .
30-02-1    Critical - Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb.
29-17-1    Waste line missing at soda gun holster.
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