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Licensee
Name: EL TROPICO REST License Number: SEA2323291
Rank: Seating License Expiration Date: 10/01/2024
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
Routine - Food 03/27/2024 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
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**
36-11-4    Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Observed missing grout in front of cook line.
08B-38-4    Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cheese boxes stored on Walk in freezer floor.
21-04-4    Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed towel under cutting board on prep table inside kitchen. Operator removed towel. **Corrected On-Site**
22-08-4    Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed soiled microwave interior on shelf inside kitchen.
31B-04-4    Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at hand wash sink at front counter. **Repeat Violation**
08B-12-5    Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed cooked pork not covered inside reach in cooler in front of griddle in kitchen. Also, observed tostones not covered inside Walk in cooler. Operator covered containers. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
29-11-4    Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed leaking under hand sink by Walk in cooler.
21-12-4    Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed towels throughout kitchen. Operator stored towels inside bucket with sanitizer. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
02D-01-5    Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed salt and mashed potato powder containers on prep table inside kitchen. Operator labeled containers. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4    Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at hand wash sink by cook line. Operator provided soap. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4    Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spry bottle with Windex not labeled at front counter. Operator labeled spry bottle. **Corrected On-Site**
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