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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 11/03/2021 Met Inspection Standards
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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
16-21-4    Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
36-32-5    Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed 3 ceiling tiles missing inside the kitchen above the large oven. **Repeat Violation**
16-55-4    Basic - Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. Observed Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm). Operator sets up the triple sink with chlorine sanitation solution at 100ppm during the inspection.
35B-01-4    Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Kitchen, next to the dishwasher machine. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4    Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Reach-in cooler located inside the storage area next to the manager's office. **Repeat Violation**
14-17-4    Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk-in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
36-27-5    Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled with grease located behind the dishwasher machine. **Repeat Violation**
01B-01-4    High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed 2 cans of vanilla pudding dented, stored in a rack located at the storage area.
22-41-4    High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm). Operator sets up the triple sink with chlorine sanitation solution at 100ppm during the inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5    High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed garlic mix with oil (73°F - Cold Holding) over preparation table located inside the kitchen. As per operator less than 4 hours. Operator placed garlic mix with oil inside of an ice bath during the inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
03D-06-5    High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. Observed inside the reach-in cooler raw pork mix with raw beef (48°F - Cooling). As per operator food was prepared the day before and stored inside the walk-in cooler overnight.
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