TROPICAL CAFETERIA

Name: TROPICAL CAFETERIA
Address: 652 EAST 9 ST, HIALEAH, FL, 330104552, US

652 EAST 9 ST, HIALEAH, FL 330104552

License #2312196

🌴 Cuban/Caribbean ℹ️ Categories are auto-assigned based on restaurant names and may not be 100% accurate

F 57/100

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

13 points to reach C grade

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DBPR

Inspection History

Critical Major Minor

Inspection Completed - No Further Action
[14-17-4] Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
[22-08-4] Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Kitchen oven accumulation of food debris inside.
[05-01-4] Glass stem/sensor thermometer in use with no shatterproof coating.
[06-01-5] Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed frozen fish, being thawed in standing water. Kitchen area.
[12A-09-4] Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Kitchen cooks.
[16-21-4] Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
[21-10-4] Soiled dry wiping cloth in use.
[36-73-4] Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Underneath kitchen oven, fryer, and stove top.
[24-05-4] Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
[05-07-4] Food thermometer(s) not calibrated according to manufacturers specifications.
[23-24-4] Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Walk in cooler door handles with food debris.
[05-13-5] Probe thermometer not used to ensure proper food temperatures of cooked time/temperature control for safety food.
[11-27-4] Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.
[05-01-4] Glass stem/sensor thermometer in use with no shatterproof coating.
[12A-09-4] Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Kitchen cooks.
[22-08-4] Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Kitchen oven accumulation of food debris inside.
[21-09-4] Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean.
[16-21-4] Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
[23-24-4] Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Walk in cooler door handles with food debris.
[36-73-4] Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Underneath kitchen oven, fryer, and stove top.
[24-05-4] Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
[06-01-5] Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed frozen fish, being thawed in standing water. Kitchen area.
[14-17-4] Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
[14-09-4] Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
[40-06-5] Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employees cell phones on top of kitchen work tables.
[40-06-5] Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employees cell phones on top of kitchen work tables.
[21-10-4] Soiled dry wiping cloth in use.