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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 07/11/2019 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
36-37-4    Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. Kitchen area. - From follow-up inspection 2019-06-10: Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. Kitchen area. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2019-07-11: From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. Kitchen area. - From follow-up inspection 2019-06-10: Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. Kitchen area. **Time Extended**
35B-01-4    Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. - From follow-up inspection 2019-06-10: Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2019-07-11: From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. - From follow-up inspection 2019-06-10: Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Time Extended**
36-41-4    Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Fan cover in walk-in cooler/freezer has accumulation of dust or debris. - From follow-up inspection 2019-06-10: Basic - Fan cover in walk-in cooler/freezer has accumulation of dust or debris. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2019-07-11: From initial inspection : Basic - Fan cover in walk-in cooler/freezer has accumulation of dust or debris. - From follow-up inspection 2019-06-10: Basic - Fan cover in walk-in cooler/freezer has accumulation of dust or debris. **Time Extended**
36-47-5    Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hood soiled with accumulated grease, dust or food debris. . - From follow-up inspection 2019-06-10: Basic - Hood soiled with accumulated grease, dust or food debris. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2019-07-11: From initial inspection : Basic - Hood soiled with accumulated grease, dust or food debris. . - From follow-up inspection 2019-06-10: Basic - Hood soiled with accumulated grease, dust or food debris. **Time Extended**
35B-02-4    Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Insect control device installed over food preparation area. - From follow-up inspection 2019-06-10: Basic - Insect control device installed over food preparation area. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2019-07-11: - From initial inspection : Basic - Insect control device installed over food preparation area. - From follow-up inspection 2019-06-10: Basic - Insect control device installed over food preparation area. **Time Extended**
33-27-4    Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Outdoor refuse area not curbed and graded to drain. - From follow-up inspection 2019-06-10: Basic - Outdoor refuse area not curbed and graded to drain. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2019-07-11: From initial inspection : Basic - Outdoor refuse area not curbed and graded to drain. - From follow-up inspection 2019-06-10: Basic - Outdoor refuse area not curbed and graded to drain. **Time Extended**
36-50-4    Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Rack use to hang cooking equipment in kitchen area. - From follow-up inspection 2019-06-10: Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Rack use to hang cooking equipment in kitchen area. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2019-07-11: From initial inspection : Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Rack use to hang cooking equipment in kitchen area. - From follow-up inspection 2019-06-10: Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Rack use to hang cooking equipment in kitchen area. **Time Extended**
36-02-5    Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Walk in cooler and walk in freezer floor . - From follow-up inspection 2019-06-10: Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Walk in cooler and walk in freezer floor . **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2019-07-11: From initial inspection : Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Walk in cooler and walk in freezer floor . - From follow-up inspection 2019-06-10: Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Walk in cooler and walk in freezer floor . **Time Extended**
29-34-4    High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Mop sink faucet, 3 compartment sink and hand sink faucets with hose bibs. - From follow-up inspection 2019-06-10: High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Mop sink faucet, 3 compartment sink and hand sink faucets with hose bibs. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2019-07-11: From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Mop sink faucet, - From follow-up inspection 2019-06-10: High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Mop sink faucet, 3 compartment sink and hand sink faucets with hose bibs. **Time Extended**
22-07-4    Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Slicer blade guard, band saw, and meat grinder soiled with old food debris. - From follow-up inspection 2019-06-10: Intermediate - Slicer blade guard, band saw, and meat grinder soiled with old food debris. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2019-07-11: - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Slicer blade guard, band saw, and meat grinder soiled with old food debris. - From follow-up inspection 2019-06-10: Intermediate - Slicer blade guard, band saw, and meat grinder soiled with old food debris. **Time Extended**
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