FIESTA TROPICAL MARKET

547 East Bridgers Avenue
Florida, 33823
Polk County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★★½☆ (3.5/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 3/20/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10705891

  • 12B-02-4:Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed male employee eating in Mobil unit near grill, employee went outside to finish eating. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed container of cooking oil on floor.

Inspection Date: 12/30/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10705406

  • 08B-38-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed 2 containers of frying oil on floor. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-30: Food stored on floor. Observed 2 containers of frying oil on floor. **Time Extended**
  • 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed food debris on spice shelves. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-30: - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed food debris on spice shelves. **Time Extended**
  • 53B-01-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed for Daniela. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-30: No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed for Daniela Admin Complaint

Inspection Date: 10/28/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8714060

  • 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed debris on floor behind kitchen equipment. Warning
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed 2 containers of frying oil on floor. Warning
  • 10-17-4:Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed between wall and back of 3-compartment sink. Warning
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed food debris on spice shelves. Warning
  • 53B-01-5:Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed for Daniela. Warning

Inspection Date: 11/21/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8504549

  • 14-11-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gaskets in reach in coolers. - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-21: Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gaskets in reach in coolers. **Time Extended**
  • 53A-01-7:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Expired 08/30/2023 for Roberto Melo. - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-21: Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Expired 08/30/2023 for Roberto Melo. Admin Complaint

Inspection Date: 9/20/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8474643

  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gaskets in reach in coolers.
  • 14-31-5:High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed cooked rice in bag in reach in cooler.
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed utensils in hand sink, employee removed utensils. Corrected On-Site
  • 53A-01-7:Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Expired 08/30/2023 for Roberto Melo.
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Employee provided paper towels. Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 8/16/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8337772

  • 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
  • 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 02/01/2023 Admin Complaint
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Employee replenished paper towels. Corrected On-Site
  • 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Employee replenished soap. Corrected On-Site