TROPIC GRILL
9700 NW 25 ST A
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★½☆☆ (2.7/5)
Based on 3 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 3/6/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
9
Total
10
Inspection Details:
- 06-09-1:Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed mahi and salmon portions thawing in commercially ROP bags, product still frozen. Staff removed product from the bags and were coached on proper thawing methods for ROP fish. **Corrected On-Site**
- 36-68-5:Basic - Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling.
- 10-06-5:Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container.
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets at reach-in cooler at cook line.
- 36-02-5:Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed all throughout kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**
- 21-03-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloths stored in detergent and sanitizer mixed together. Observed at different preparation tables at kitchen.
- 21-07-4:Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed chlorine sanitizer bucket at 0ppm, coached staff how to correctly prepare sanitizer bucket, re-tested at 50ppm **Corrected On-Site**
- 21-38-4:Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Observed vat front counter under handwashing sink, staff relocated it to a table. **Corrected On-Site**
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed several sauce containers not labeled at flip top reach-in cooler at kitchen line.
- 53A-05-6:Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ **Repeat Violation**
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/6/2025 revealed 10 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 9 basic).
Inspection on 10/23/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
3
Total
3
Inspection Details:
- 14-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting board with marks not longer cleanable at preparation table kitchen area across from flat top grill. - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-23: At time of callback inspection observed cutting board with marks not longer cleanable at preparation table kitchen area across from flat top grill. **Time Extended**
- 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed oven interior soiled with old food debris. Observed rich in cooler gaskets soiled all throughout units at kitchen area. - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-23: At time of callback inspection observed rich in cooler gaskets soiled all throughout units at kitchen area. **Time Extended**
- 36-02-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed unsealed concrete floors all throughout the kitchen and preparation area. - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-23: At time of callback inspection observed unsealed concrete floors all throughout the kitchen and preparation area. **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 10/23/2024 revealed 3 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 10/22/2024
High Priority
3
Intermediate
2
Basic
9
Total
14
Inspection Details:
- 36-36-4:Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed missing ceiling tile next to oven at kitchen area.
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting board with marks not longer cleanable at preparation table kitchen area across from flat top grill.
- 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. phone Observed employee cellphone stored on rack at kitchen center isle preparation table. Employee removed the phone. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
- 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap under rear exit door at kitchen area.
- 05-09-4:Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed not ambient thermometer at reach in cooler under kitchen preparation table.
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed oven interior soiled with old food debris. Observed rich in cooler gaskets soiled all throughout units at kitchen area.
- 24-17-4:Basic - Silverware/utensils dried with a towel/cloth. Observed dishwasher personnel drying serving platers with a towel, staff was coached to properly air dried utensils, plates and others. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 24-18-4:Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed cleaned and sanitized forks, spoons and knifes stored not handle first at center idled kitchen area. Staff removed utensils and placed the handle first. **Corrected On-Site**
- 36-02-5:Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed unsealed concrete floors all throughout the kitchen and preparation area.
- 35A-02-6:High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed two flies over coffee station/sandwich preparation area.
- 08A-04-5:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce.observed raw shell eggs over cooked beef and pasta at walk in cooler. Chef relocated raw shell eggs to bottom rack. **Corrected On-Site**
- 41-27-4:High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed chlorine sanitizer bucket at 200ppm under counter kitchen table. Coached staff on proper sanitizer ppm range, staff prepared new bucket tested 100ppm
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed chlorine sanitizer buckets, three compartment sink and dishwasher machine and not chemical test kit available. Manager provided a new test kit. **Corrected On-Site**
- 53A-05-6:Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. Observed not certified food manager present and more than four food handling employees present. **Repeat Violation**
Food safety inspection conducted on 10/22/2024 revealed 14 total violations (3 high priority, 2 intermediate, 9 basic).