TROPICAL FOOD SHACK

Based on 3 health inspections, TROPICAL FOOD SHACK in BRANDON has earned a 4.4/5 food safety rating. Recent inspections show improving food safety practices.

601 W BLOOMINGDALE AVE

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★★★☆ (4.4/5)
Based on 3 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 10/24/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 13497257

  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

Inspection Date: 8/19/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10929798

  • 51-06-4:Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle connected to utilities on more than a temporary basis. Operator has placed a large propane tank on the ground outside the unit. The propane connection is not quick disconnect. Warning
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Sanitizer bucket stored in hand sink. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Operator placed napkins at hand sink. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 51-16-7:Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Operator is using a second trailer with 2 reach in freezers for storage of frozen items and dry goods. The second trailer is not reflected in approved plans. Warning

Inspection Date: 1/21/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8502872

  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed