Tropics Cafe
1501 NE 167 St, North Miami Beach, FL 33162 · Permanent Food Service · License 2325386
What drove the grade
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Sep 17 routine inspection2 high priority (no follow-up needed), 2 basic-8
- Safety score92
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 1 visitRoutine inspection
- First visitSep 17, 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
High priority2
Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature.
Observed raw chicken breast over raw beef stored in the reach in cooler.
Code 41, Chemicals and toxic substances: Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed.
Observed Front Counter: Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 400+ppm), operator fixed Front counter: Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 200ppm).
Basic2
Code 10, In-use utensils properly stored: In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
Operator removed.
Fixed on the spot
Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Observed ceiling tiles and vents in the kitchen soiled.
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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.