TROPICAL CAFETERIA

Name: TROPICAL CAFETERIA
Address: 652 EAST 9 ST, HIALEAH, FL, 330104552, US
Rating: 72.7

652 EAST 9 ST, HIALEAH, FL 330104552

License #2312196

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72.7 Grade C / 100

Mixed Health Record

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TROPICAL CAFETERIA in HIALEAH currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 72.7 out of 100 — a C grade — a noticeable pattern of violations across recent inspections. This restaurant has 2 inspections on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on February 13, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 26 total violations — 3 critical, 5 major, 18 minor.

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Inspection Completed - No Further Action
[05-07-4] Food thermometer(s) not calibrated according to manufacturers specifications.
[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.
[12A-09-4] Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Kitchen cooks.
[14-17-4] Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
[23-24-4] Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Walk in cooler door handles with food debris.
[24-05-4] Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
[36-73-4] Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Underneath kitchen oven, fryer, and stove top.
[22-08-4] Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Kitchen oven accumulation of food debris inside.
[16-21-4] Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
[06-01-5] Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed frozen fish, being thawed in standing water. Kitchen area.
[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.
[05-01-4] Glass stem/sensor thermometer in use with no shatterproof coating.

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