TROPICAL CAFETERIA
1500 Beville Road
Daytona Beach, Florida, 32119
Volusia County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★★☆☆ (3.2/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports
All Inspection Reports
Inspection on 4/11/2025
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 4/11/2025 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 3/31/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
3
Total
4
Inspection Details:
- 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**
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/31/2025 revealed 4 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 1/27/2025
High Priority
1
Intermediate
1
Basic
10
Total
12
Inspection Details:
- 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.
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/27/2025 revealed 12 total violations (1 high priority, 1 intermediate, 10 basic).
Inspection on 9/5/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
1
Total
1
Inspection Details:
- 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**
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/5/2024 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 1 basic).
Inspection on 7/9/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
4
Total
5
Inspection Details:
- 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**
Food safety inspection conducted on 7/9/2024 revealed 5 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 4 basic).
Inspection on 7/8/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
3
Basic
13
Total
16
Inspection Details:
- 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.
Food safety inspection conducted on 7/8/2024 revealed 16 total violations (0 high priority, 3 intermediate, 13 basic).