CAFE TROPICAL
307 E SUGARLAND HWY
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★★☆☆ (3.4/5)
Based on 5 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 3/31/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
2
Total
2
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Operator cleaned and sanitized. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 36-30-4:Basic - Wall at slicer not painted. Operator will paint. **Corrective Action Taken**
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/31/2025 revealed 2 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 8/7/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
4
Total
4
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Operator cleaned and sanitized. Corrected On-Site
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling at hood soiled.
- 10-03-4:Basic - In-use utensil used with moist food stored in running water with insufficient velocity to flush food particles away. Operator turned on. Corrected On-Site
- 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Raw frozen chicken in prep sink at 27 with no water running. Operator turned water on. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/7/2024 revealed 4 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 4 basic).
Inspection on 12/6/2023
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
0
Total
1
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- N/A:No Violations Were Observed
Food safety inspection conducted on 12/6/2023 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 12/4/2023
High Priority
5
Intermediate
1
Basic
9
Total
15
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Top f reach in soda cooler soiled. Warning
- 32-12-5:Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in unisex bathroom. Repeat Violation Warning
- 35A-03-4:Basic - Dead roaches on premises. One dead behind reach in soda cooler. One dead under soda area in cabinet. One dead under sink in dry storage. One dead roach at rice bulk rice. Eight dead roaches at back door reach in cooler. Warning
- 36-01-4:Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed in dry storage. Warning
- 10-08-5:Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees in bathroom. Warning
- 33-38-4:Basic - No waste receptacle installed at handwash sink provided with disposable towels. Warning
- 25-05-4:Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored : styrofoam cups on floor in storage Warning
- 06-08-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed under water that was barely running/dripping for raw chicken at 35 F. Warning
- 03D-02-5:High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Rice made 12/3 per date mark temperature at 50F. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Please note: Licence renewal was 12/1/23. Visit Myfloridalicense.com to make your payment, if you have not already done so.
- 41-05-4:High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment and in storage area, Raid roach killer. Warning
- 35A-05-4:High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Two live roaches at pipes by ice machine. Warning
- 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Rice made 12/3 per date mark temperature at 50F. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 02C-02-5:Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked chicken in reach in cooler no date mark. Taco meat no date mark. Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 12/4/2023 revealed 15 total violations (5 high priority, 1 intermediate, 9 basic).
Inspection on 7/20/2023
High Priority
1
Intermediate
1
Basic
5
Total
7
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Operator cleaned and sanitized area. Corrected On-Site
- 32-12-5:Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.
- 05-09-4:Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit at cash out area. Operator placed thermometer at location. Corrected On-Site
- 14-33-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Repeat Violation
- 01B-01-4:High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Dented can of spaghetti sauce. Operator removed from service. Corrected On-Site
- 53B-14-5:Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. A. Cardet
Food safety inspection conducted on 7/20/2023 revealed 7 total violations (1 high priority, 1 intermediate, 5 basic).