TROPICAL CHINESE RESTAURANT

Name: TROPICAL CHINESE RESTAURANT
Address: 7991 BIRD RD, MIAMI, FL, 331556750, US
Rating: 61

7991 BIRD RD, MIAMI, FL 331556750

License #2317813

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61 Grade F / 100

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July 24, 2026 · 40 findings · 4 critical

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TROPICAL CHINESE RESTAURANT in MIAMI currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 61 out of 100 — an F grade — a serious pattern of repeat or critical violations. This restaurant has one inspection on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on July 24, 2026. Across those visits, DBPR recorded 40 total findings; InspectFL has detailed violation rows for 22 of them so far.

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The latest inspection on July 24, 2026 shows 22 observation rows: 4 critical, 4 major, and 14 minor.

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Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action
[03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in prep station prep table top raw steak (55F - Cold Holding). Per operator paced in earlier today, more than four hours ago. A stop sale was issued.
[21-09-4] Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Observed in kitchen areas and cook line.
[31B-03-4] No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at waiters station handwashing sink.
[32-12-6] Covered waste receptacle not provided in womens bathroom.
[33-11-4] Missing drain plug at dumpster.
[40-06-5] Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed multiple personal water bottles on top of prep counters in the kitchen. Also observed personal cell phones on top of food prep tables.
[08A-05-6] Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw pork over wonton papers, raw shrimp over sliced radishes inside walk in cooler. Observed also in walk in cooler raw beef and chicken over cooked chicken.
[14-69-4] Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice build up in walk in freezer and on the vents of reach in freezer near dry storage.
[16-32-5] Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the three-compartment sink and/or dishmachine. No available test kit for testing high temp dish machine.
[01B-02-5] Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed in prep station prep table top raw steak (55F - Cold Holding). Per operator paced in earlier today, more than four hours ago.
[14-14-4] Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food. Observed non food grade brush used in oil pan at cookline.
[36-73-4] Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed soiled floors with poultry blood dripping and accumulation of grease coming from skeleton trolley near 3 CS. Observed accumulation of grease, water and food debris through out kitchen and dry storage areas and soiled under shelving units, between equipment
[36-01-4] Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed accumulation of food debris inside walk in cooler floor.
[12A-29-4] Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed multiple employees touch soiled items and proceeded to handle clean equipment, single service items and food without handwashing prior to.
[35B-01-4] Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap for three exit doors, one near walk in cooler, one at warewashing area, and one at customer bathrooms.
[14-73-4] No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray. Observed at deep fat fryer and steamer.
[14-11-5] Equipment in poor repair. Observed in disrepair the door gaskets of walk in cooler and freezer, reach in upright cooler near dry storage.
[10-01-5] In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed handle touching dry rice and wheat flour inside bin in dry storage area.
[24-05-4] Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed clean bowls and places not inverted in dry storage area.
[23-24-4] Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed soiled with accumulation of grease and food debris on dry storage food containers in the back kitchen.
[22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled food prep areas, soiled can opener, shelves accumulation of grease and grime housing food items and single service items.
[14-01-5] Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl with flour being used as a scoop in dry storage area.

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