EL TROPICO REST

Name: EL TROPICO REST
Address: 7902 NW 36 ST, MIAMI, FL, 331666637, US

7902 NW 36 ST, MIAMI, FL 331666637

License #2323291

🌮 Mexican/Latin ℹ️ Categories are auto-assigned based on restaurant names and may not be 100% accurate

F 62/100

🟢 A: 95+ 🟡 B: 85-94 🟠 C: 70-84 🔴 F: below 70

8 points to reach C grade

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*Scores are calculated by InspectFL based on public DBPR inspection data and are not official state ratings.

DBPR

Inspection History

Critical Major Minor

Inspection Completed - No Further Action
[01B-01-4] Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed chiles halapenos and sliced mushrooms dented cans inside dry storage.
[14-33-4] Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed reach in cooler by employee restroom entrance.
[10-20-4] In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tong stored on gas pipe in kitchen. Operator removed tong from pipe. **Corrected On-Site**
[21-12-4] Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet towels throughout kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
[27-16-4] Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed inside kitchen. Operator turned on hot water. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
[03A-03-5] Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Observed more than a dozen eggs stored outside in kitchen. Operator put eggs inside reach in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
[08A-05-6] Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef by pastas inside Walk in cooler. Also, observed raw beef over beer inside Walk in cooler.
[02D-01-5] Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed salt container unlabeled in kitchen. Operator labeled container. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
[14-69-4] Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed inside reach in freezer by ice machine. **Repeat Violation**
[32-04-4] Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed at employee restroom in kitchen.
[32-04-4] Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed at employee restroom in kitchen.
[02C-02-5] Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed pastas not date marked inside Walk in cooler. As per Operator pastas were cooked last Sunday February 15th, 2026.
[10-20-4] In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tong stored on gas pipe in kitchen. Operator removed tong from pipe. **Corrected On-Site**
[27-16-4] Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed inside kitchen. Operator turned on hot water. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
[02D-01-5] Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed salt container unlabeled in kitchen. Operator labeled container. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
[03A-03-5] Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Observed more than a dozen eggs stored outside in kitchen. Operator put eggs inside reach in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
[01B-01-4] Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed chiles halapenos and sliced mushrooms dented cans inside dry storage.
[08A-05-6] Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef by pastas inside Walk in cooler. Also, observed raw beef over beer inside Walk in cooler.
[21-12-4] Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet towels throughout kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
[14-33-4] Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed reach in cooler by employee restroom entrance.
[14-33-4] Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed reach in cooler by employee restroom entrance.
[27-16-4] Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed inside kitchen. Operator turned on hot water. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
[21-12-4] Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet towels throughout kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
[32-04-4] Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed at employee restroom in kitchen.

Inspection Completed - No Further Action
[36] Thermometers not available or inaccurate
[14-69-4] Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed inside reach in freezer by ice machine. **Repeat Violation**
[21-12-4] Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet towels throughout kitchen.
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled Walk in cooler fan covers. **Repeat Violation**
[31B-04-4] No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed inside room to serve outside. **Repeat Violation**
[29-11-4] Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed pipe leaking under hand wash sink in kitchen.
[02D-01-5] Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed flour container unlabeled in kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
[27-16-4] Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed hot water shut off at hand wash sink in kitchen. Operator turned on hot water. **Corrected On-Site**
[22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled soda nozzle inside Bar. **Repeat Violation**
[08B-12-5] Stored food not covered. Observed flans container uncovered inside Walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
[29-11-4] Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed pipe leaking under hand wash sink in kitchen.
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled Walk in cooler fan covers. **Repeat Violation**
[21-12-4] Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet towels throughout kitchen.
[08B-12-5] Stored food not covered. Observed flans container uncovered inside Walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
[02D-01-5] Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed flour container unlabeled in kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
[22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled soda nozzle inside Bar. **Repeat Violation**
[14-69-4] Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed inside reach in freezer by ice machine. **Repeat Violation**
[27-16-4] Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed hot water shut off at hand wash sink in kitchen. Operator turned on hot water. **Corrected On-Site**
[02D-01-5] Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed flour container unlabeled in kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
[27-16-4] Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed hot water shut off at hand wash sink in kitchen. Operator turned on hot water. **Corrected On-Site**