El Tropico Cuban Cuisine
17020 Collins Ave, North Miami Beach, FL 33160 · Permanent Food Service · License 2326235
What drove the grade
Observed can with no handle used to dispense food.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Sep 8 routine inspection4 basic-4
- Safety score96
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 1 visitRoutine inspection
- First visitSep 8, 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.
4 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
Basic4
Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Observed can with no handle used to dispense food.
Code 24, Clean equipment storage and air drying: Clean pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
Code 35, Insects, rodents, pests and animals: Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Code 51, Other sanitary and safe operation: Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
Manager added.
Fixed on the spot
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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.