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TROPICAL RHYTHM RESTAURANT & SPORT BAR

Based on 9 health inspections, TROPICAL RHYTHM RESTAURANT & SPORT BAR in LEESBURG has earned a 3.0/5 food safety rating. Recent inspections show improving food safety practices.

10401 US HWY 441 STE 322

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★★☆☆ (3.0/5)
Based on 9 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 10/22/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 13501230

  • 51-16-7:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. -Ice machine and soda station added at wait station. No hand sink at wait station. -Fryers added across from ice machine. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-22: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-22: **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 8/22/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 13497060

  • 36-36-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling tile missing. -Over walk in cooler. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-22: **Time Extended**
  • 24-18-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-22: **Time Extended**
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. -By three compartment sink. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-22: **Time Extended**
  • 51-16-7:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. -Ice machine and soda station added at wait station. No hand sink at wait station. -Fryers added across from ice machine. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-22: **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 8/19/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10878972

  • 51-11-4:Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Warning
  • 36-36-4:Basic - Ceiling tile missing. -Over walk in cooler. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 24-18-4:Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Warning
  • 25-27-4:Basic - Straws provided for customer self-service not individually wrapped or in an approved dispenser in the bar Warning
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -Raw shell eggs over flan in walk in cooler. Warning
  • 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Pork 46f, Rice 47f, White rice 51f, Ground beef 47f, Sour Cream 47f, Eggs 48f, Flan 75f; ( - Cold Holding). Over 4 hours. Warning
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Pork 46f, Rice 47f, White rice 51f, Ground beef 47f, Sour Cream 47f, Eggs 48f, Flan 75f; ( - Cold Holding). Over 4 hours. Warning
  • 52-01-4:Intermediate - Identity of food or food product misrepresented. -Snapper on menu, no invoice or box. Warning
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. -By three compartment sink. Warning
  • 51-16-7:Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. -Ice machine and soda station added at wait station. No hand sink at wait station. -Fryers added across from ice machine. Warning
  • 45-04-4:Use of cooking equipment producing grease laden vapors/smoke with no hood suppression system installed. Notified Fire AHJ. For reporting purposes only. -No hood system over fryers.

Inspection Date: 5/16/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10839520

  • 51-11-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. -At kitchen entrance. - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-14: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-16: **Time Extended**
  • 14-11-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. -Dish machine not operating. Advised to remove. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-14: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-16: **Time Extended**
  • 14-69-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. -Walk in freezer. - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-14: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-16: **Time Extended**
  • 29-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Water draining onto floor surface. -From ice machine. - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-14: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-16: **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 5/14/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10838726

  • 51-11-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. -At kitchen entrance. - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-14: **Time Extended**
  • 36-36-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling tile missing. -In dry storage. - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-14: **Time Extended**
  • 14-11-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. -Dish machine not operating. Advised to remove. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-14: **Time Extended**
  • 14-69-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. -Walk in freezer. - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-14: **Time Extended**
  • 29-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Water draining onto floor surface. -From ice machine. - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-14: **Time Extended**
  • 35A-04-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. -Approximately 4 at kitchen entrance on floor under nacho warmer. -Approximately 30 on floor to left of blast chiller, across from three compartment sink. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-14: -Approximately 3 or 4 by dry storage. -2 under dish machine. **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 5/13/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10798834

  • 51-11-4:Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. -At kitchen entrance.
  • 36-36-4:Basic - Ceiling tile missing. -In dry storage.
  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. -Dish machine not operating. Advised to remove. Repeat Violation
  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. -Walk in freezer.
  • 29-03-4:Basic - Water draining onto floor surface. -From ice machine.
  • 29-11-4:Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. -Under three compartment sink.
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -Raw beef over pastries in walk in cooler.
  • 35A-04-4:High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. -Approximately 4 at kitchen entrance on floor under nacho warmer. -Approximately 30 on floor to left of blast chiller, across from three compartment sink. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

Inspection Date: 3/13/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10797933

  • 14-11-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. -Dishmachine not operating. Discussed with operator to remove machine. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-13: **Time Extended**
  • 22-16-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. -Standing water in beer keg cooler at bar. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-13: **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 3/12/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8857078

  • 51-11-4:Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Warning
  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. -Dishmachine not operating. Discussed with operator to remove machine. Warning
  • 14-13-4:Basic - Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable. -Sponges at bar for salt applicator. Warning
  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. -Walk in freezer. Warning
  • 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. -At bar. Warning
  • 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. -Standing water in beer keg cooler at bar. Warning
  • 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. -Lime mix. Warning
  • 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. -Chicken in standing water. Warning
  • 22-43-4:High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. -0 ppm. Warning
  • 35A-04-4:High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. -Approximately 20 on top of dish machine. -Approximately 3 below dish machine. -Approximately 10 by hot water heater. **Admin -Approximately 5 to right of refrigerator on cookline.Complaint** -Approximately 5 in dry storage closet. Admin Complaint
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Green cutting board at three compartment sink. Warning
  • 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

Inspection Date: 8/12/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8647310

  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed