TROPIC'S HUNKER DOWN LOUNGE HIDEAWAY/CATEGORY 5
1 South Atlantic Avenue
Florida, 32931
Brevard County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★½☆☆ (2.7/5)
Based on 4 health inspection reports
All Inspection Reports
Inspection Date: 3/11/2024
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8628329
- 51-11-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Compressed air tanks next to ice machine are not tethered - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-11: **Time Extended**
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ice chute for oasis machine. Has an accumulation of mold like substance. Holsters for soda guns are soiled - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-11: **Time Extended**
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink next to ice machine is blocked by compressed air tanks - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-11: **Time Extended**
Inspection Date: 3/8/2024
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8499342
- 51-11-4:Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Compressed air tanks next to ice machine are not tethered
- 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Next to rice maker. Utensils in standing water at 78°F. Operator discarded Corrected On-Site
- 21-44-1:Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. In kitchen. Sanitizer bucket stored on the floor. Operator moved to dish Corrected On-Site
- 22-41-4:High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. 200+ppm. Operator disconnected chlorine feed and set up sanitizer station Warning
- 35A-02-6:High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 6 live flying insects behind bar in tropics Warning
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ice chute for oasis machine. Has an accumulation of mold like substance. Holsters for soda guns are soiled
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink next to ice machine is blocked by compressed air tanks
Inspection Date: 11/13/2023
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8498777
- N/A:No Violations Were Observed
Inspection Date: 9/13/2023
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8457151
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine has an accumulation of mold like substance behind the deflector plate
- 14-05-4:Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. In walk in cooler. Operator discarded Corrected On-Site
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. In unisex restroom
- 25-27-4:Basic - Straws provided for customer self-service not individually wrapped or in an approved dispenser. Unwrapped straws on bar top in reach of customers
- 08B-17-4:Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. In walk in cooler. Unwashed lettuce and fruits over cooked chicken. Operator moved Corrected On-Site
- 41-07-4:High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. On shelf over food containers. Operator moved Corrected On-Site
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In lowboy and walk in cooler raw pork skewers stored over cooked chicken. Operator moved Corrected On-Site
- 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. Warning
- 11-26-1:Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Warning