DirtyFLRestaurant Inspection Data

TROPICAL CAFETERIA

1500 Beville Road
Daytona Beach, Florida, 32119
Volusia County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★½☆☆ (2.7/5)
Based on 8 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 4/11/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10810102

  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

Inspection Date: 3/31/2025

  • 14-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable, located at cooking line. - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-31: Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable, located at cooking line. **Time Extended**
  • 35B-01-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. By the walk in cooler. - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-31: Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. By the walk in cooler. **Time Extended**
  • 14-69-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer, located at front counter, near the entrance. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-31: Ice buildup in reach-in freezer, located at front counter, near the entrance. **Time Extended**
  • 53A-03-7:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. Observed Martha Lopez, 11/26/2019. - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-31: **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 1/27/2025

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin, located at front counter.
  • 16-03-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
  • 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable, located at cooking line.
  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed ice machine not working properly, located at dry storage area.
  • 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. By the walk in cooler.
  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer, located at front counter, near the entrance. Repeat Violation
  • 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses, located at cooking line.
  • 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of omicrowave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris, located at cooking line.
  • 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed 2 standing reach in freezer interiors soiled, located at dry storage area.
  • 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken over cooked malanga stored in walk in cooler. During the inspection employee removed items and placed them correctly.
  • 53A-03-7:Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. Observed Martha Lopez, 11/26/2019.

Inspection Date: 9/5/2024

  • 14-17-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-09: Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-05: From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-09: Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 7/9/2024

  • 16-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-09: During the callback inspection the inside warewashing machine is clean. **Time Extended**
  • 35B-01-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-09: Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Time Extended**
  • 14-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Observed all cutting boards has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-09: Observed all cutting boards has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Time Extended**
  • 14-17-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-09: Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Time Extended**
  • 53B-05-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-09: Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 7/8/2024

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin, located near the manager office.
  • 16-03-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
  • 16-21-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
  • 51-11-4:Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. During the routine inspection operator secured CO2 tanks. Corrected On-Site
  • 16-55-4:Basic - Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. Observed Dishwashers machine, located at front counter and back kitchen (Chlorine 0ppm). Operator set up Triple Sink (Chlorine 100ppm). Warning
  • 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in chest-in freezer, located at front counter.
  • 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed kitchen utensils stored in water at 99°F. Employee discarded water. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris, located at cooking line.
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk in cooler fans guard soiled. Observed hood system soiled.
  • 14-09-4:Basic - Observed all cutting boards has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Repeat Violation
  • 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior have accumulation of soil residues, located at front counter.
  • 14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Repeat Violation
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade soiled.
  • 05-08-4:Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Repeat Violation
  • 53B-05-5:Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.

Inspection Date: 2/20/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8613889

  • 16-03-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
  • 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Most kitchen cutting board throughout.
  • 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Most kitchen employees.
  • 36-17-5:Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Repair were needed.
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. All kitchen shelves throughout.
  • 21-10-4:Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use.
  • 14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
  • 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • 21-09-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean.
  • 41-07-4:High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed prescription medication on top of kitchen shelves. Corrected On-Site
  • 11-07-5:Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items.
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Kitchen can opener. observed kitchen slicer soiled. Corrected On-Site
  • 05-10-4:Intermediate - Probe thermometer not used to ensure proper food temperatures.

Inspection Date: 9/20/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8372617

  • 16-21-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood soiled.
  • 08A-20-5:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw shell eggs over raw bacon inside reach in cooler. Operator properly stored it. Corrected On-Site
  • 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Moro (116°F - Hot Holding) cooked chicken (122°F - Hot Holding); inside the steam table, for less than 4 hours as per operator. Operator increased steam table temperature. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 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. Observed flan, cooked beef inside walk in cooler, was cooked from more than 24 hours as per operator. Operator properly labeled it. Corrected On-Site

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Google Rating

★★★★☆ (4.3/5)
(832 reviews)

Price Level

$

Opening Hours

Monday:7:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Tuesday:7:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Wednesday:7:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Thursday:7:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Friday:7:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Saturday:8:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Sunday:9:00 AM – 9:00 PM
✓ Currently Open

Features

✓ Cafe
✓ Restaurant

Restaurant Features

Takeout
Delivery
Dine-in
Wheelchair Accessible
Last Enriched At: 5/14/2025

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