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Licensee
Name: TROPICAL CAFETERIA License Number: SEA2312196
Rank: Seating License Expiration Date: 10/01/2024
Primary Status: Current Secondary Status: Active
Location Address: 652 EAST 9 ST
HIALEAH, FL 33010-4552

Inspection Information
Inspection Type Inspection Date Result High Priority Violations Intermediate Violations Basic Violations
Routine - Food 07/08/2017 Met Inspection Standards
During This Visit
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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
36-57-4    Basic - - From inspection on 2017-07-07: Basic - Ceiling fan had accumulation of dust/debris. Wall extractor and around it is soiled - From follow-up inspection on 2017-07-08: **Time Extended**
36-03-4    Basic - - From inspection on 2017-07-07: Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. By wall behind stove - From follow-up inspection on 2017-07-08: **Time Extended**
14-09-4    Basic - - From inspection on 2017-07-07: Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. - From follow-up inspection on 2017-07-08: **Time Extended**
36-18-4    Basic - - From inspection on 2017-07-07: Basic - Floor tiles cracked, broken or in disrepair. Hole on floor by warmer - From follow-up inspection on 2017-07-08: **Time Extended**
38-07-4    Basic - - From inspection on 2017-07-07: Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. - From follow-up inspection on 2017-07-08: **Time Extended**
35B-04-4    Basic - - From inspection on 2017-07-07: Basic - Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation. Back door has a screen, not solid door. - From follow-up inspection on 2017-07-08: **Time Extended**
14-67-4    Basic - - From inspection on 2017-07-07: Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. - From follow-up inspection on 2017-07-08: **Time Extended**
03B-01-4    High Priority - - From inspection on 2017-07-07: High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. croquette (100°F - Hot Holding) in warmer by front counter. Discard at 2 pm - From follow-up inspection on 2017-07-08: No hot held temperatures at the time of inspection.
29-37-4    High Priority - - From inspection on 2017-07-07: High Priority - Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. - From follow-up inspection on 2017-07-08: **Time Extended**
53B-13-5    Intermediate - - From inspection on 2017-07-07: Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. - From follow-up inspection on 2017-07-08: **Time Extended**
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