EL TROPICO REST

Name: EL TROPICO REST
Address: 7902 NW 36 ST, MIAMI, FL, 331666637
Telephone: (305)477-0055

MIAMI, FL

dba EL TROPICO RESTAURANT CAFE INC

Overview & reputation

El Tropico Restaurant is a seating restaurant with 200 seats located at 7902 NW 36th Street in Miami. The establishment serves Cuban and Latin American cuisine, with a menu featuring sandwiches and classic Cuban dishes. According to available descriptions, the restaurant is a bright, spacious cafe with a warm and inviting atmosphere offering casual dining.

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Food Safety Score

66 /100 · Below average

Calculated by Florida Food Scores from DBPR inspection data over the last 36 months. This is not an official government rating. How scores work

Latest DBPR inspection

Feb 17, 2026 Inspection Completed - No Further Action 12 violations

The Food Safety Score above reflects up to 4 weighted inspection cycles, not this single visit alone. View full history

Score breakdown

Based on 2 inspection cycles in the last 36 months.

Feb 17, 2026 — cycle score 55 (60% weight) · 3 high, 2 intermediate, 7 basic · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Oct 20, 2025 — cycle score 83 (40% weight) · 0 high, 2 intermediate, 9 basic · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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DBPR Inspection History

2 records from Florida DBPR. Tap a row to expand violation details.

What violations mean

Date	Type	Result	High	Int.	Basic	Total
Feb 17, 2026	Routine - Food	Inspection Completed - No Further Action	3	2	7	12
Violations Found H · V01 Management awareness Person in charge not present or not performing duties H · V02 ×2 Employee health policy No employee health policy or inadequate policy H · V03 Employee health reporting Employee not reporting symptoms of illness H · V08 ×2 Proper hand/arm washing Improper hand and arm washing technique H · V10 Approved food source Food from unapproved or unknown source H · V14 ×2 Food contact surfaces Food contact surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized H · V21 Time as control Time as a public health control not properly used H · V27 Correct procedures Required procedures for specialized processes not followed I · V32 Proper sanitizing Improper sanitizing solution or procedures Class: Food Visit ID: 13554345 PDA Verified Type: Routine - Food
Oct 20, 2025	Routine - Food	Inspection Completed - No Further Action	0	2	9	11
Violations Found H · V02 Employee health policy No employee health policy or inadequate policy H · V08 Proper hand/arm washing Improper hand and arm washing technique H · V14 Food contact surfaces Food contact surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized H · V21 Time as control Time as a public health control not properly used H · V22 ×2 Consumer advisory No consumer advisory for raw/undercooked foods H · V23 Chemical properly stored Toxic chemicals improperly stored or labeled H · V27 Correct procedures Required procedures for specialized processes not followed I · V29 Proper sewage disposal Improper sewage or waste water disposal I · V31 Clean multi-use utensils Multi-use utensils not properly cleaned I · V36 Proper ventilation Inadequate ventilation and lighting Class: Food Visit ID: 10893903 PDA Verified Type: Routine - Food

License & Location

Location

Address: 7902 NW 36 ST
MIAMI, FL 331666637
Seating: 200 seats
Phone: (305)477-0055
DBPR District: District 1 — Miami (licenses expire October)
County (Region Code): Broward (code 6)

License

License Number: SEA2323291
Establishment Type: Seating Restaurant
Base Risk Level: Risk Level 2
License Expiry: Oct 1, 2026
Last Inspection: Feb 17, 2026

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