Tropics, 444 Sw 2 Ave, Miami, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: TROPICS
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 444 Sw 2 Ave, Miami, FL 33130
License #: 2326309
Total inspections: 6
Last inspection: 10/26/2010

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • No Violations Were Observed
10/26/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Violation: 17-07-1 No chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Critical. Violation: 32-10-1 Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
  • Violation: 36-15-1 Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor.
  • Violation: 42-11-1 Observed unnecessary items on the premise. BROKEN ICE MACHINE
9/28/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Required consumer advisory for raw/undercooked animal food not provided.
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed improper horizontal separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods. ground beef with bananas
  • Critical. Observed employee handling soiled equipment or utensils then engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands.
  • Critical. Observed employee improperly washing hands. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Hood filters are not tight-fitting and firmly held in place - leaving open spaces. For reporting purposes only.
  • Shelves attached to walls in walk-ins not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable.
  • Critical. No chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer.
  • Critical. Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. cookline
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. (every single equipment in the kitchen).
  • Observed leaking pipe at plumbing fixture. 3 COMPARTMENTS SINK
  • Critical. Observed spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink.
  • Critical. Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
  • Critical. Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory.
  • Indoor garbage storage area lacking adequate capacity.
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor.
  • Observed wall in disrepair. by cash register
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated grease. (behind cookline)
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated grease.
  • Observed ceiling soiled with accumulated food debris.
  • Hood not cleaned to bare metal prior to surfaces becoming heavily contaminated with grease or oily sludge. For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical. Observed toxic item stored by utensils. Corrected On Site. WD-40
  • Observed unnecessary items on the premise. BROKEN ICE MACHINE
  • Critical. Establishment operating without a current Hotel and Restaurant license. THE LICENSE IS EXPIRED SINCE 10/1/2008. THE RESTAURANT IS STILL OPEN TO PUBLIC. THE RESTAURANT HAS PENDING FINES. EXT: 509.241(2) FS: (2) APPLICATION FOR LICENSE. Each person who plans to open a public food service establishment shall apply for and receive a license from the division prior to the commencement of operation.
  • No copy of latest inspection report.
9/22/2009Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • No Violations Were Observed
7/10/2009Routine - FoodAdmin. Complaint Callback Complied
No report available. 1/21/2009Food-Licensing InspectionAdministrative complaint recommended
No report available. 9/29/2008Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended

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