TROPICAL CAFETERIA

dba AAA HIALEAH REST INC

About this restaurant

Tropical Cafeteria is a seating restaurant located at 652 East 9th Street in Hialeah, operated by AAA Hialeah Rest Inc. The establishment has 200 seats and serves as a full-service dining venue in the community.

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F

Food Safety Grade

Poor

Based on DBPR food inspection reports from the last 36 months. Complaint inspections are excluded. This is not an official DBPR grade.

Location

Address
652 EAST 9 ST
HIALEAH, FL 330104552
Phone
(305)887-5556
DBPR District
District 1 — Miami (licenses expire October)
County (Region Code)
Lee (code 36)
Seating
200 seats

License

License Number
SEA2312196
Establishment Type
Seating Restaurant
Base Risk Level
License Expiry
Oct 1, 2026
Last Inspection
Feb 13, 2026
Date Result Expand
Feb 13, 2026
Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Violations Found

H · V05 ×3
Handwashing procedures
Inadequate handwashing by food employees
H · V06
Handwashing facilities
Inadequate handwashing facilities
H · V11
Food in good condition
Food in poor condition, mislabeled, or adulterated
H · V12
Shell stock requirements
Inadequate shell stock identification/records
H · V14 ×2
Food contact surfaces
Food contact surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized
H · V16
Proper cooking temps
Food not cooked to required minimum temperature
H · V21 ×2
Time as control
Time as a public health control not properly used
H · V22
Consumer advisory
No consumer advisory for raw/undercooked foods
H · V23
Chemical properly stored
Toxic chemicals improperly stored or labeled
H · V24
Toxic substance control
Toxic substances improperly identified/stored/used
I · V36
Proper ventilation
Inadequate ventilation and lighting
I · V40
Wiping cloths usage
Improper use of wiping cloths
Class: Food Visit ID: 13512581 PDA Verified Type: Routine - Food
Sep 4, 2025
Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Violations Found

H · V03
Employee health reporting
Employee not reporting symptoms of illness
H · V05
Handwashing procedures
Inadequate handwashing by food employees
H · V08
Proper hand/arm washing
Improper hand and arm washing technique
H · V11
Food in good condition
Food in poor condition, mislabeled, or adulterated
H · V12 ×2
Shell stock requirements
Inadequate shell stock identification/records
H · V14 ×3
Food contact surfaces
Food contact surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized
H · V16 ×3
Proper cooking temps
Food not cooked to required minimum temperature
H · V21 ×2
Time as control
Time as a public health control not properly used
H · V22
Consumer advisory
No consumer advisory for raw/undercooked foods
H · V23
Chemical properly stored
Toxic chemicals improperly stored or labeled
I · V36
Proper ventilation
Inadequate ventilation and lighting
I · V40
Wiping cloths usage
Improper use of wiping cloths
I · V42
Equipment condition
Equipment in poor repair or condition
Class: Food Visit ID: 10903997 PDA Verified Type: Routine - Food