Tropical Village Farm and Fruits
22601 SW 177 Ave, Miami, FL 33170 · Mobile Food Dispensing Vehicle · License 2360014
What drove the grade
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135°F.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Oct 26 routine inspection2 high priority (no follow-up needed), 1 intermediate, 7 basic-16
- Safety score84
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 1 visitRoutine inspection
- First visitOct 26, 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.
10 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority2
Code 03, Food out of temperature: Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135°F.
Observed fried pork (132°F - Hot Holding) at steam table, as per operator for 2 hours. Advised operator to adjust unit temperature.
Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.
Observed raw chicken stored over French fries and plantains. Also observed raw steak stored over plantains at reach in cooler near cook line.
Intermediate1
Code 05, Thermometers provided and accurate: No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
Basic7
Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Equipment in poor repair.
Observed fan above service window in disrepair.
Code 24, Clean equipment storage and air drying: Clean equipment/dishware/utensils stored next to handwash/food preparation sink exposed to splash.
Observed container of powder milk and sugar near handwash sink.
Clean equipment/dishware/utensils stored below soap or paper towel dispenser exposing the items to drips from people's hands.
Observed container of powder milk below paper towel dispenser.
Code 33, Garbage and refuse: No waste receptacle installed at handwash sink provided with disposable towels.
Code 35, Insects, rodents, pests and animals: Openings to the outside for equipment, such as ventilation fans, not screened or otherwise protected when the equipment is not in operation.
Code 51, Other sanitary and safe operation: No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
Observed no choking poster. Provided operator with poster in printed form.
Fixed on the spot
No copy of latest inspection report available.
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
- Time/temperature control for safety food
- Food that has to be kept hot, at 135°F or above, or cold, at 41°F or below, to stay safe: meat, seafood, eggs, dairy, cooked rice and beans, cut melons and the like.
- Ready-to-eat food
- Food eaten without further cooking, such as salads, sandwiches, deli meats and cooked dishes.