Tropical Oasis Restaurant, 20737 Nw 2 Ave #39, Miami Gardens, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: TROPICAL OASIS RESTAURANT
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 20737 Nw 2 Ave #39, Miami Gardens, FL 33169-2101
License #: 2322845
Total inspections: 15
Last inspection: 10/07/2014

Ratings Summary

Based on 1 vote

Overall Rating:
****•
4.5
Ratings in categories:
Food:
*****
5.0
Service:
***
3.0
Price:
***
3.0
Ambience:
*****
5.0
Cleanliness:
*****
5.0

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Fan cover in walk-in cooler has accumulation of dust/debris.
  • Basic - Floor tiles cracked, broken or in disrepair.
  • Basic - Hole in wall.
  • High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using chlorine sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
10/07/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Ceiling in disrepair.
  • Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Storage
  • Basic - Floor tiles cracked, broken or in disrepair.
  • Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.
  • Basic - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Soup and rice observed at 49° discarded by operator
  • High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature in chest freezer - all products not commercially packaged.
  • Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using chlorine sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
1/29/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Ceiling in disrepair. Dry storage
  • Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.
  • Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
8/6/2013Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Ceiling in disrepair. Dry storage
  • Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.
  • High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on new set of gloves to work with food.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Chicken for less than 4 hours. Reheated to 165°f
  • High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature in walk-in cooler.
  • High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical stored by or with food. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
8/5/2013Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit.
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
5/3/2013Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable.
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface.filters
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination.
12/19/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. Corrected On Site.
  • In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of potentially hazardous food and the container. Corrected On Site.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food thawed in standing water.
  • Critical - Observed toxic item stored in food preparation area. Corrected On Site.
  • Plumbing system in disrepair. Ladies rest room
  • Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched.
9/25/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Corrected On Site.
6/28/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of potentially hazardous food and the container. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. filters
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food thawed at room temperature. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed soil buildup inside ice bin.
  • Critical - Observed toxic item stored by food. Corrected On Site.
  • Plumbing system in disrepair.hand sink in kitchen
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Corrected On Site.
1/23/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable. next to warmer in kitchen
  • Critical - No proper chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used for wiping cloths. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface.filters
  • Observed ceiling in disrepair. kitchen areea
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.FREEZER
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
7/28/2011Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - No proper chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used for wiping cloths.
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. filters
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. freezer
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
  • Observed personal care item stored with food. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over cooked food.
  • Critical - Observed soil buildup inside ice bin.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
5/31/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed open dumpster lid. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed soil buildup inside ice bin.
  • Critical - Observed toxic item stored in food preparation area. Corrected On Site.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
1/31/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
10/11/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.
  • Critical. Observed toxic item stored by food. Corrected On Site.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
  • No copy of latest inspection report.
  • Critical. Manager lacking proof of Food Manager Certification.
8/4/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food thawed at room temperature.
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed employee wash hands with no soap.
  • Observed ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover.
  • Observed wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. walk in freezer
  • Critical. Observed expired Food Manager Certification.
8/24/2009Food-Licensing InspectionInspection Completed - No Further Action

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1 User Review:

Faith

Added on Jun 1, 2014 6:49 PM
Food:
*****
Service:
***
Price:
***
Ambience:
*****
Cleanliness:
*****
I first tasted Tropical Oasis food, on my first date with my (now ex) husband, in 1994. It's the best tasting Jamaican food.
I've lived in eight states and New York City, Philadelphia, to Florida -- and visited Jamaica, twice.
Their Brown Stew chicken is delicious!

I love Oxtail with Butter beans, Curry Chicken, Jerk Chicken, and Red Snapper fish, and rice and peas, and steamed cabbage and vegetables. I love the Jamaican sodas, especially Kola Champagne. I love fried dumplings, and beef patties with Coco Bread.

Love you, guys!
Would you recommend TROPICAL OASIS RESTAURANT to others? Yes
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