EL TROPICO REST
7902 NW 36 ST
Overall Food Safety Rating
★½☆☆☆ (1.8/5)
Based on 5 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 3/17/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
4
Total
4
Inspection Details:
- 32-04-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed at employee restroom inside kitchen. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-17: At time of callback inspection observed Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. **Time Extended**
- 14-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed white cutting board on prep table in kitchen. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-17: At time of callback inspection observed white cutting board on prep table in kitchen. **Time Extended**
- 14-33-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed reach in cooler by ware washing area. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-17: At time of callback inspection observed reach in cooler by ware washing area. **Time Extended**
- 32-17-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Self-closing device on bathroom door disconnected/broken. Observed at employee restroom inside kitchen. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-17: At ti e of callback inspection Self-closing device on bathroom door disconnected/broken. Observed at employee restroom inside kitchen. **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/17/2025 revealed 4 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 4 basic).
Inspection on 1/15/2025
High Priority
1
Intermediate
6
Basic
13
Total
20
Inspection Details:
- 32-04-4:Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed at employee restroom inside kitchen. Repeat Violation Warning
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed white cutting board on prep table in kitchen. Warning
- 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed grease accumulated under cook line. Also, observed soiled floor inside coffee machine area. Repeat Violation Warning
- 36-17-5:Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed broken tiles inside kitchen. Warning
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed inside Walk in freezer. Also, observed inside ice creams reach in freezer. Repeat Violation Warning
- 10-08-5:Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed at front counter. Operator stored scoop correctly. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed inside women's restroom. Repeat Violation Warning
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled reach in cooler gaskets in shake prep area. Repeat Violation Warning
- 14-33-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed reach in cooler by ware washing area. Repeat Violation Warning
- 32-17-4:Basic - Self-closing device on bathroom door disconnected/broken. Observed at employee restroom inside kitchen. Warning
- 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed chicken container uncovered inside Walk in cooler. Operator covered container. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning
- 22-16-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Repeat Violation Warning
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed oil bottle and salt container unlabeled in kitchen. Operator labeled bottle and container. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning
- 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 chicken over raw fish inside Walk in cooler. Operator stored food properly. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 11-27-4:Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Warning
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled bread toasters at front counter. Also, observed Soda nozzle in Bar. Repeat Violation Warning
- 11-26-1:Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Warning
- 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 cooked pork not date marked inside reach in cooler in front of griddle in kitchen. As per Operator food was cooked last Monday January 13th, 2025. Operator date marked food. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 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. Warning
- 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle with sanitizer unlabeled in Bar. Operator labeled bottle. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/15/2025 revealed 20 total violations (1 high priority, 6 intermediate, 13 basic).
Inspection on 9/12/2024
High Priority
2
Intermediate
3
Basic
16
Total
21
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
- 32-04-4:Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed employee restroom inside kitchen. Repeat Violation
- 36-32-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed water damage on ceiling tile in front of Walk in cooler.
- 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employees engaged with food preparation without hair restraint in kitchen and front counter.
- 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed grease under cook line.
- 36-11-4:Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Observed missing grout throughout kitchen. Repeat Violation
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
- 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed soiled oven interior by stove inside kitchen. Repeat Violation
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at hand wash sinks in front of beverage cooler at front counter, and inside front window room. Repeat Violation
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled reach in cooler gaskets in front of cook line.
- 14-33-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed reach in cooler by slicer in kitchen.
- 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed ground beef and black beans containers uncovered inside Walk in cooler. Operator covered containers. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 25-27-4:Basic - Straws provided for customer self-service not individually wrapped or in an approved dispenser. Observed on Bar counter.
- 22-16-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
- 21-09-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Observed by griddle. Operator discarded towel. Corrected On-Site
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed oil bottle unlabeled in kitchen. Operator labeled bottle. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 12A-27-4:High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Observed employee cracking eggs and touching clean containers without changing gloves and washing hands.
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef over beer bottles inside Walk in cooler.
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled soda nozzles in Bar.
- 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/
- 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle with sanitizer unlabeled inside Bar. Repeat Violation
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/12/2024 revealed 21 total violations (2 high priority, 3 intermediate, 16 basic).
Inspection on 3/27/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
2
Basic
10
Total
12
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 32-04-4:Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed at employee restroom inside kitchen. Repeat Violation
- 36-11-4:Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Observed missing grout in front of cook line.
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cheese boxes stored on Walk in freezer floor.
- 21-04-4:Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed towel under cutting board on prep table inside kitchen. Operator removed towel. Corrected On-Site
- 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed soiled microwave interior on shelf inside kitchen.
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at hand wash sink at front counter. Repeat Violation
- 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed cooked pork not covered inside reach in cooler in front of griddle in kitchen. Also, observed tostones not covered inside Walk in cooler. Operator covered containers. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 29-11-4:Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed leaking under hand sink by Walk in cooler.
- 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed towels throughout kitchen. Operator stored towels inside bucket with sanitizer. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed salt and mashed potato powder containers on prep table inside kitchen. Operator labeled containers. Corrected On-Site
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at hand wash sink by cook line. Operator provided soap. Corrected On-Site
- 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spry bottle with Windex not labeled at front counter. Operator labeled spry bottle. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/27/2024 revealed 12 total violations (0 high priority, 2 intermediate, 10 basic).
Inspection on 10/26/2023
High Priority
1
Intermediate
4
Basic
12
Total
18
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 32-04-4:Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed at employee restroom inside kitchen. Repeat Violation
- 51-11-4:Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed VO2 tanks not secured inside Bar.
- 24-05-4:Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed clean dishes not inverted inside kitchen. Repeat Violation
- 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee engaged with food preparation without hair restraint inside kitchen. Operator put a hair restraint. Corrected On-Site
- 36-17-5:Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed broken floor tiles under cook line inside kitchen.
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed Ice buildup in Walk-in.
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed by beverage reach in cooler at front counter, and inside room outside.
- 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed Walk in cooler shelves with accumulation of soil residues.
- 14-33-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed inside reach in cooler by ware washing area. Repeat Violation
- 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed cooked pork inside reach in cooler in front of cook line. Operator covered plate. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet towels throughout kitchen. Operator stored towels inside bucket with sanitizer. Corrected On-Site
- 21-09-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Observed soiled towels inside kitchen. Operator discarded towels. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 03A-03-5:High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Observed more than a dozen raw eggs stored on reach in cooler in kitchen. As per Operator eggs have been outside for 30 minutes. Operator stored them inside reach in cooler. Corrected On-Site
- 12A-03-4:Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed employee washing hand at three compartment sink.
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled cutting board on prep table in front of Walk in cooler.
- 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/. Food Manager Certified arrived at time of Routine Inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 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 cooked ground beef not date marked inside Walk in cooler. As per Operator ground beef was cooked last Monday October 23rd, 2023. Operator date marked container. Corrected On-Site
- 45-02-4:Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. Observed extinguisher in recharge zone located by Kitchen main entrance.
Food safety inspection conducted on 10/26/2023 revealed 18 total violations (1 high priority, 4 intermediate, 12 basic).