Tropicale
2901 Collins Ave, Miami Beach, FL 33140 · Permanent Food Service · License 2333731
What drove the grade
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Aug 12 routine inspection2 intermediate (fixed on the spot, 1 repeat), 5 basic (1 repeat)-11
- Safety score89
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 1 visitRoutine inspection
- First visitAug 12, 2026 No follow-up needed
Met the state's inspection standards; the inspector didn't need to come back. Any violations cited still count toward the grade.
7 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
Intermediate2
Code 12, Handwashing and hygienic practices: Employee applied hand antiseptic in place of washing hands as required.
Observed employee picking up something from the floor and then applied hand sanitizer instead of washing his hands . Employee was coached and washed his hands correctly.
Fixed on the spot
Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.
Observed old debris on can opener. Employee washed it.
Fixed on the spotRepeat violation
Basic5
Code 10, In-use utensils properly stored: Ice bucket/shovel stored on floor between uses.
Observed ice bucket used for the bar , stored on the floor.
Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.
Reach in freezer located behind the front counter bar area.
Code 23, Non-food contact surfaces clean: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.
Soiled mold like substance on reach in freezer gaskets at the front counter.
Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
Missing to the front bar hand sink. Person in charge posted the sign.
Fixed on the spotRepeat violation
Code 35, Insects, rodents, pests and animals: Exterior door has a gap that opens to the outside.
Observed a gap in between exterior door sides.
Reading this report
Priority levels
- High priority The problems most likely to make someone sick directly.
- Intermediate Could lead to a high-priority problem if not fixed.
- Basic Best practices and general upkeep.
Terms in the inspectors’ reports
- Food-contact surface
- Anything food touches, such as cutting boards, utensils, counters and the inside of ice machines.
- Nonfood-contact surface
- Surfaces food doesn’t touch, such as the outsides of equipment, handles and door gaskets.