TROPICAL LOUNGE

Name: TROPICAL LOUNGE
Address: 5101 COLLINS AVE, MIAMI BEACH, FL, 33140, US
Rating: 89

5101 COLLINS AVE, MIAMI BEACH, FL 33140

License #2334586

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89 Grade B / 100

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TROPICAL LOUNGE in MIAMI BEACH currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 89 out of 100 — a B grade — generally clean with some minor or moderate violations on record. This restaurant has 4 inspections on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on January 26, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 23 total violations — 5 critical, 6 major, 12 minor.

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[14-69-4] Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed accumulation of ice buildup up inside reach in freezer located in the back area by the exit door.
[22-20-5] Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed mold like substance inside ice machine .
[01B-13-4] Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed 1 commercially processed vacuumed fish fillet already thawed inside sealed bag. Fish was discarded
[08B-38-4] Food stored on floor. Observed whole tomato cardboard box on the walk in cooler floor.
[06-09-1] Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed 1 commercially processed vacuumed fish fillet already thawed inside sealed bag. Fish was discarded.
[08B-12-5] Stored food not covered. Observed cooked pork in uncovered tray inside walk in cooler.

Warning Issued
[01B-14-4] Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale. Observed cracked shell eggs together with other eggs inside walk in cooler. Employee discarded it.
[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 cooked rice from Monday 10/13 without date.
[03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked potato at 65 F left at ambient temperature by the cook line.
[05-08-4] No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Missing probe thermometer to check temperatures.
[16-37-1] No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Missing chlorine and quat test kits.
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed accumulation of grease on hood filters.
[31A-11-4] Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a fork inside the hand sink located at the kitchen entrance. Employee moved it out..
[33-34-4] Storage area not maintained clean and organized.
[36-27-5] Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed accumulation of grease and dust on the kitchen walls around the cook line.
[53A-04-6] Food service manager not certified within 30 days of employment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Missing manager certification for Luis Estrada hired for more than 2 months.
[22-08-4] Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed accumulation of old residue inside the microwave.
[08A-04-5] Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw chicken above whole tomatoes inside the walk in cooler. Employee inverted them.
[50-09-4] Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
[12A-05-4] Employee used tobacco, ate, or drank then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee drank coffee from opened container and didnt wash his hands . Employee started handling food .

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