Tropical Beach Cafe

2891 Collins Ave, Miami Beach, FL 33140

Passed · Oct 19, 2026 Directions
75
Fair BiteKarma score 75 out of 100
How the BiteKarma score works

Each routine inspection starts at 100 and loses 7 points for every critical violation and 2 for every other one, half again as much when the same problem was cited at one of the two inspections before. A failed inspection counts as 69 at most. The score averages the five newest routine inspections, with the most recent counting most, and stays below 70 for 90 days after a fail unless the restaurant passes again. 90 and up is excellent, 80s good, 70s fair, and below 70 poor.

At a glance

  • Passed 5 of 5 graded inspections since 2024.
  • Last inspected Oct 19, 2026: passed with 5 violations, 1 critical.
  • Keeps coming up: Hands washed and clean, good hygienic practices, eating/drinking/smoking, cited 2 times, plus 8 other repeat issues.
  • 6 critical violations in the last two years.

Inspection history 5 visits

  1. 2026
  2. Passed Oct 19

    Routine Inspection

    5 violations, 1 critical
    • Critical Hands washed and clean, good hygienic practices, eating/drinking/smoking
    • Minor In use food dispensing utensils properly stored
    • Minor Hand wash sinks, hand washing supplies and hand wash sign
    • Minor Food-contact and nonfood-contact surfaces designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located
    • Minor Wiping cloths; clean and soiled linens; laundry facilities
  3. Passed Feb 10

    Routine Inspection

    13 violations, 2 critical
    • Critical Time and temperature control for safety foods
    • Critical Food protection, cross-contamination
    • Minor Hand wash sinks, hand washing supplies and hand wash sign
    • Minor Garbage and refuse; premises maintained
    • Minor Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
    • Minor Single-service and single-use items
    • Minor Original container: properly labeled, date marking, consumer advisory
    • Minor Food-contact and nonfood-contact surfaces designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located
    • Minor Storage/handling of clean equipment, utensils; air drying
    • Minor Chemicals/toxic substances
    • Minor In use food dispensing utensils properly stored
    • Minor Time/temperature control foods properly thawed
    • Minor Water source safe, hot (100°F) and cold under pressure
  4. 2025
  5. Passed Aug 1

    Routine Inspection

    4 violations, 2 critical
    • Critical Approved source
    • Critical Time and temperature control for safety foods
    • Minor Chemicals/toxic substances
    • Minor Food and food equipment thermometers provided and accurate
  6. Passed Feb 19

    Routine Inspection

    4 violations, 1 critical
    • Critical Food protection, cross-contamination
    • Minor Hand wash sinks, hand washing supplies and hand wash sign
    • Minor Cleaning and maintenance equipment
    • Minor Dishwashing facilities; chemical test kit(s); gauges

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