NewsWPLG Local 10 – Main FeedAugust 14, 2026Miami-Dade
State inspectors cite two local restaurants for 30+ health code violations
State health inspectors recently identified over 30 violations at two Miami-Dade restaurants, including issues with pest control, improper food storage temperatures, and mold. Despite the high number of violations, neither establishment was ordered to close by the state.
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Residents dining at these locations were exposed to potential food safety risks, such as improper temperature control for perishable items and the presence of insects, which can lead to foodborne illness.
Key Facts
- Tropical Restaurant in Hialeah received 40 health code violations on August 7.
- Manhattan Chicago Real Pizza in Pinecrest received 31 health code violations on August 4.
- Tropical Restaurant was cited for operating without a valid license.
- Inspectors found live roaches and flying insects at Tropical Restaurant.
- Tropical Restaurant stored raw meat above cooked food, creating a cross-contamination risk.
- Tropical Restaurant failed to maintain proper hot-holding temperatures for several food items, including rice, chicken stew, and black beans.
- Manhattan Chicago Real Pizza was issued a 'Stop Sale' order for food items stored at unsafe temperatures.
- Manhattan Chicago Real Pizza stored mozzarella cheese, roasted peppers, salsa, and giardiniera at 55-57 degrees Fahrenheit for over four hours.
- Manhattan Chicago Real Pizza was cited for using non-food-grade containers, such as garbage bags, to store food.
Who's Mentioned
organizationManhattan Chicago Real Pizza“Restaurant in Pinecrest cited for 31 violations.”location12715 South Dixie Highway“Address of Manhattan Chicago Real Pizza.”location652 East 9th St.“Address of Tropical Restaurant.”organizationFlorida Department of Business and Professional Regulation“State agency responsible for restaurant inspections.”organizationTropical Restaurant“Restaurant in Hialeah cited for 40 violations.”