TROPICAL OASIS RESTAURANT
20737 NW 2 AVE #39
Overall Food Safety Rating
★☆☆☆☆ (1.0/5)
Based on 3 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 1/2/2025
High Priority
1
Intermediate
5
Basic
10
Total
16
Inspection Details:
- 32-04-4:Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Women's bathroom.
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed scoop handle touching the rice. **Repeat Violation**
- 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed license posted 10/1/2021. **Repeat Violation**
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. On the prep table.
- 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
- 36-17-5:Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. By the wearwashing area.
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
- 14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
- 21-07-4:Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 0ppm) stored under the steam table. Operator remade. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed flour, rice and corn starch containers with no name label. Operated placed names. **Corrected On-Site**
- 10-05-5:High Priority - In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed water with 110F with utensils. Operator removed water. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed all food storage shelves with rust.
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
- 05-08-4:Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
- 53B-14-5:Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed Leo with an expired certificate. **Repeat Violation**
- 27-16-4:Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed handwashing with no hot water. As per operator, water heater is leaking and will be repaired soon. Operator turned on water heater. **Corrected On-Site**
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/2/2025 revealed 16 total violations (1 high priority, 5 intermediate, 10 basic).
Inspection on 7/31/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
3
Basic
11
Total
15
Inspection Details:
- 36-36-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling tile missing. On top of the walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-31: Ceiling tile missing. On top of the walk in cooler. **Time Extended**
- 36-32-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tiles with water damage in the kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-31: Observed ceiling tiles with water damage in the kitchen. **Time Extended**
- 14-74-7:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed walk in cooler with ambient temperature of 53F. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-31: Observed walk in cooler with ambient temperature of 53F. Vegetable are the only thing inside. **Time Extended**
- 50-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed license displayed 10/1/21. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-31: Observed license displayed 10/1/21. **Time Extended**
- 14-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Throughout the kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-31: Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Throughout the kitchen. **Time Extended**
- 36-17-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Throughout the kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-31: Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Throughout the kitchen. **Time Extended**
- 36-24-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed wall by the bathrooms with a hole. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-31: Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed wall by the bathrooms with a hole. **Time Extended**
- 31B-04-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. In the kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-31: No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. In the kitchen. **Time Extended**
- 22-16-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Observed all walk in freezer shelves soiled. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-31: Observed all walk in freezer shelves soiled. **Time Extended**
- 14-01-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Observed scoop handle touching the sugar. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-31: Observed scoop handle touching the beans and cornmeal. **Time Extended**
- 14-17-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-31: Walk-in freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Time Extended**
- 03B-01-6:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed salt fish and ackee (114F - Hot Holding) stored on the steam table for less than 30 minutes, as per operator. Operator reheated item and added more water to the steam table. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-31: Observed salt fish (128F - Hot Holding); boiled vegetables (108F - Hot Holding) stored on the steam table for less than 1 hour, as per operator. Operator reheated item. **Time Extended**
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed all shelves in the kitchen and dry storage area with rust. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-31: Observed all shelves in the kitchen and dry storage area with rust. **Time Extended**
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed operator placing bucket inside the handwashing sink to get water and fill up the steam table. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-31: Observed operator placing bucket inside the handwashing sink to get water and fill up the steam table. **Time Extended**
- 53B-14-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed Leonardo and Nelson with an expired certificate. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-31: Observed Leonardo and Nelson with an expired certificate. **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 7/31/2024 revealed 15 total violations (1 high priority, 3 intermediate, 11 basic).
Inspection on 7/30/2024
High Priority
3
Intermediate
3
Basic
16
Total
22
Inspection Details:
- 14-45-4:Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Observed soiled cardboard used as lining on the bottom shelves of the prep table. **Warning**
- 36-36-4:Basic - Ceiling tile missing. On top of the walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
- 36-32-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tiles with water damage in the kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
- 14-74-7:Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed walk in cooler with ambient temperature of 53F. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
- 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed license displayed 10/1/21. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Throughout the kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
- 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
- 36-17-5:Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Throughout the kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
- 36-24-5:Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed wall by the bathrooms with a hole. **Warning**
- 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed spoons in standing water by the handwashing sink. **Warning**
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. In the kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk in cooler fan cover with accumulation of dust and air curtains by the entrance of the door with mold like substance. **Warning**
- 22-16-4:Basic - Observed all walk in freezer shelves soiled. **Warning**
- 14-01-5:Basic - Observed scoop handle touching the sugar. **Warning**
- 14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Warning**
- 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed walls in the walk in cooler soiled. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
- 03D-02-5:High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed brown stew chicken (47F - Cooling); cooked cabbage (45F - Cooling); white rice (45F - Cooling) stored in the walk in cooler over night as per operator. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
- 01B-36-5:High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within two hours and from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within six hours. See stop sale. Observed brown stew chicken (47F - Cooling); cooked cabbage (45F - Cooling); white rice (45F - Cooling) stored in the walk in cooler over night as per operator. **Warning**
- 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 salt fish and ackee (114F - Hot Holding) stored on the steam table for less than 30 minutes, as per operator. Operator reheated item and added more water to the steam table. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed all shelves in the kitchen and dry storage area with rust. **Warning**
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed operator placing bucket inside the handwashing sink to get water and fill up the steam table. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
- 53B-14-5:Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed Leonardo and Nelson with an expired certificate. **Warning**
Food safety inspection conducted on 7/30/2024 revealed 22 total violations (3 high priority, 3 intermediate, 16 basic).