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TROPICAL CUISINE

Based on 13 health inspections, TROPICAL CUISINE in TAMPA has earned a 1.4/5 food safety rating. Food safety practices have remained consistent.

9005 E ADAMO DR B

Overall Food Safety Rating

★☆☆☆☆ (1.4/5)
Based on 13 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 10/1/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 13534457

  • 22-20-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine in kitchen. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-30: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-01: **Time Extended**
  • 14-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Sandwich station cutting board. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-30: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-01: **Time Extended**
  • 36-73-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Cooks line under fryers. Floor in kitchen. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-30: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-01: **Time Extended**
  • 36-68-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. Ceiling in kitchen. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-30: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-01: **Time Extended**
  • 10-06-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Handle of scoop in cooked beans in walk in cooler. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-30: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-01: **Time Extended**
  • 31B-04-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. 2 Handwash sinks on front line next to kitchen doors. Handwash sink in kitchen. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-30: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-01: **Time Extended**
  • 22-16-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in coolers in kitchen. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-30: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-01: **Time Extended**
  • 08B-12-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Stored food not covered. Cut plantains and multiple items in walk in cooler. Raw pork in walk in freezer. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-30: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-01: **Time Extended**
  • 35A-05-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 8 live roaches in non functional ice machine on front cooks line. 1 live roach on Ciclon Energy drink reach in cooler. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-30: 1 live roach under cabinet at sandwich station. 1 live roach in cabinet at sandwich station. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-01: 1 dead roach under prep table at sandwich area. 1 dead fly on jug of vinegar in kitchen under prep table. Operator cleaned and sanitized area. **Time Extended**
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cold holding: macaroni salad 56 F, potato salad 58 F Operator put on ice at time of inspection. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-30: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-01: **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. Hot Holding: chicken 90 F, pork 112 F, fried pork 98 F, Operator put in oven at time of inspection to bring back to temperature. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-30: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-01: **Time Extended**
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards stained. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-30: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-01: **Time Extended**
  • 02C-02-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked beans, cooked pork and multiple items in walk in cooler. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-30: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-01: **Time Extended**
  • 41-17-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled with yellow liquid under table in kitchen. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-30: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-01: **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 9/30/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 13532857

  • 22-20-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine in kitchen. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-30: **Time Extended**
  • 14-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Sandwich station cutting board. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-30: **Time Extended**
  • 36-73-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Cooks line under fryers. Floor in kitchen. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-30: **Time Extended**
  • 36-68-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. Ceiling in kitchen. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-30: **Time Extended**
  • 10-06-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Handle of scoop in cooked beans in walk in cooler. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-30: **Time Extended**
  • 31B-04-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. 2 Handwash sinks on front line next to kitchen doors. Handwash sink in kitchen. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-30: **Time Extended**
  • 22-16-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in coolers in kitchen. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-30: **Time Extended**
  • 08B-12-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Stored food not covered. Cut plantains and multiple items in walk in cooler. Raw pork in walk in freezer. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-30: **Time Extended**
  • 35A-05-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 8 live roaches in non functional ice machine on front cooks line. 1 live roach on Ciclon Energy drink reach in cooler. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-30: 1 live roach under cabinet at sandwich station. 1 live roach in cabinet at sandwich station. **Time Extended**
  • 35A-23-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach excrement and/or droppings present. Roach excrement in non functional ice machine on front cooks line. 3 roach egg sacs in non functional ice machine on front cooks line. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-30: Roach excrement under cabinet at sandwich station. **Time Extended**
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cold holding: macaroni salad 56 F, potato salad 58 F Operator put on ice at time of inspection. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-30: **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. Hot Holding: chicken 90 F, pork 112 F, fried pork 98 F, Operator put in oven at time of inspection to bring back to temperature. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-30: **Time Extended**
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards stained. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-30: **Time Extended**
  • 02C-02-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked beans, cooked pork and multiple items in walk in cooler. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-30: **Time Extended**
  • 41-17-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled with yellow liquid under table in kitchen. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-30: **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 9/29/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10880545

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine in kitchen. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Sandwich station cutting board. Warning
  • 35A-03-4:Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach in front of handwash sink on front cooks-line. 1 dead roach next to drink reach in cooler at front cooks line. Warning
  • 08B-49-4:Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employees over raw shell eggs in Ciclon reach in cooler. Warning
  • 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Cooks line under fryers. Floor in kitchen. Warning
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Bulk oil on floor in kitchen. Warning
  • 36-68-5:Basic - Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. Ceiling in kitchen. Warning
  • 10-06-5:Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Handle of scoop in cooked beans in walk in cooler. Warning
  • 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. 2 Handwash sinks on front line next to kitchen doors. Handwash sink in kitchen. Warning
  • 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in coolers in kitchen. Warning
  • 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Cut plantains and multiple items in walk in cooler. Raw pork in walk in freezer. Warning
  • 35A-02-7:High Priority - Live, small flying insects found 1 dead fly in handwash sink near front line. 1 live fly on prep table in kitchen. 2 dead flies in Ciclon reach in cooler. Warning
  • 35A-05-4:High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 8 live roaches in non functional ice machine on front cooks line. 1 live roach on Ciclon Energy drink reach in cooler. Warning
  • 35A-23-4:High Priority - Roach excrement and/or droppings present. Roach excrement in non functional ice machine on front cooks line. 3 roach egg sacs in non functional ice machine on front cooks line. Warning
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cold holding: macaroni salad 56 F, potato salad 58 F Operator put on ice at time of inspection. **Corrective Action Taken** 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. Hot Holding: chicken 90 F, pork 112 F, fried pork 98 F, Operator put in oven at time of inspection to bring back to temperature. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation Warning
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards stained. Repeat Violation 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. Cooked beans, cooked pork and multiple items in walk in cooler. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled with yellow liquid under table in kitchen. Warning

Inspection Date: 1/31/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10769243

  • 22-20-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine in kitchen. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-31: **Time Extended**
  • 12B-07-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee coffee on prep table in kitchen. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-31: **Time Extended**
  • 40-06-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee shirt on dry bean container in kitchen. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-31: **Time Extended**
  • 16-13-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. Employee has 3 compartment sink set up with only two bays. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-31: **Time Extended**
  • 08B-12-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Stored food not covered. Raw pork in walk in freezer. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-31: **Time Extended**
  • 06-01-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Raw pork in water thawing in large gray trash can. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-31: **Time Extended**
  • 08A-04-5:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw shell eggs over unwashed cilantro in Ciclon energy drink reach in cooler. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-31: **Time Extended**
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cold holding: raw chicken 58 F, raw pork 66 F, Per employee items have been out if walk in cooler for less then 2 hours. Employee put in walk in cooler to bring back down to temperature. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-31: **Time Extended**
  • 41-10-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Bleach spray over onions on dry storage shelf. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-31: **Time Extended**
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in kitchen. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-31: **Time Extended**
  • 53B-13-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-31: **Time Extended**
  • 02C-02-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked beans and multiple items in walk in cooler. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-31: **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 1/30/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8885370

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine in kitchen. Warning
  • 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee coffee on prep table in kitchen. Warning
  • 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee shirt on dry bean container in kitchen. Warning
  • 16-13-5:Basic - Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. Employee has 3 compartment sink set up with only two bays. Warning
  • 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Raw pork in walk in freezer. Warning
  • 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Raw pork in water thawing in large gray trash can. Warning
  • 08A-04-5:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw shell eggs over unwashed cilantro in Ciclon energy drink reach in cooler. Warning
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cold holding: raw chicken 58 F, raw pork 66 F, Per employee items have been out if walk in cooler for less then 2 hours. Employee put in walk in cooler to bring back down to temperature. 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. Hot Holding: cooked pork 108 F, conked potatoes 98 F, cooked plantains 113 F, Warning
  • 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Bleach spray over onions on dry storage shelf. Warning
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in kitchen. Warning
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Towel in handwash sink at front cooks line. Warning
  • 53B-13-5:Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. 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. Cooked beans and multiple items in walk in cooler. Warning

Inspection Date: 9/10/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8884201

  • 08B-38-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Bulk cooked beans and bulk oil on floor in kitchen. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-10: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-10: **Time Extended**
  • 31B-04-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees next to 3 compartment sink. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-10: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-10: **Time Extended**
  • 08B-12-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Stored food not covered. Beans , pork, raw chicken and multiple items in walk in cooler and walk in freezer. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-10: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-10: **Time Extended**
  • 02D-01-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk sugar in kitchen. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-10: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-10: **Time Extended**
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in kitchen. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-10: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-10: **Time Extended**
  • 53A-05-6:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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/ Approximately 10 employees working at time of inspection. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-10: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-10: **Time Extended**
  • 53B-13-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-10: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-10: **Time Extended**
  • 02C-02-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Beans and multiple items in walk in cooler. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-10: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-10: **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 9/10/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8883382

  • 35A-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach under counter of cash register. 1 dead roach on wall under prep table. 1 dead roach on floor near hot water heater. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-10: 1 dead roach in dining room on floor. 1 dead roach under coffee maker at front counter. Operator cleaned and eliminated at time of callback. **Time Extended**
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Bulk cooked beans and bulk oil on floor in kitchen. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-10: **Time Extended**
  • 31B-04-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees next to 3 compartment sink. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-10: **Time Extended**
  • 08B-12-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Stored food not covered. Beans , pork, raw chicken and multiple items in walk in cooler and walk in freezer. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-10: **Time Extended**
  • 29-11-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Pipe under prep sink leaking on to floor in kitchen near back door l Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-10: **Time Extended**
  • 02D-01-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk sugar in kitchen. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-10: **Time Extended**
  • 35A-05-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 3 live roaches on floor behind front counter. 1 live roach on floor near handwash sink at entrance of buffet line. 1 live roach under mop bucket at front counter. 1 live roach on floor in kitchen near hose. 1 live roach on electric socket in kitchen near dry storage shelf. 1 roach egg sac under ice machine at front counter. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-10: 1 live roach in dining room on floor. 1 live roach on floor behind front counter. 1 live roach on floor in kitchen. Operator cleaned and eliminated at time of callback. **Time Extended**
  • 41-10-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Bleach on top of ice machine in kitchen. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-10: **Time Extended**
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in kitchen. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-10: **Time Extended**
  • 53A-05-6:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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/ Approximately 10 employees working at time of inspection. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-10: **Time Extended**
  • 53B-13-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-10: **Time Extended**
  • 02C-02-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Beans and multiple items in walk in cooler. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-10: **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 9/9/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8791699

  • 35A-03-4:Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach under counter of cash register. 1 dead roach on wall under prep table. 1 dead roach on floor near hot water heater. Warning
  • 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee water bottles on prep table in kitchen. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone on prep table in kitchen. Warning
  • 36-22-4:Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water at back door. Warning
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Bulk cooked beans and bulk oil on floor in kitchen. Warning
  • 10-01-5:Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Handle of scoop in bulk sugar in kitchen. Warning
  • 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees next to 3 compartment sink. Warning
  • 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Beans , pork, raw chicken and multiple items in walk in cooler and walk in freezer. Warning
  • 29-11-4:Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Pipe under prep sink leaking on to floor in kitchen near back door l Warning
  • 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses on prep table in kitchen. Warning
  • 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk sugar in kitchen. Warning
  • 35A-05-4:High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 3 live roaches on floor behind front counter. 1 live roach on floor near handwash sink at entrance of buffet line. 1 live roach under mop bucket at front counter. 1 live roach on floor in kitchen near hose. 1 live roach on electric socket in kitchen near dry storage shelf. 1 roach egg sac under ice machine at front counter. 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. Hot Holding: potatoes 104 F, pork pieces 116 F, operators put in oven at time of inspection to bring back to temperature. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
  • 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Bleach on top of ice machine in kitchen. Warning
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in kitchen. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Speak per on handwash sink in kitchen. Warning
  • 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/ Approximately 10 employees working at time of inspection. Warning
  • 53B-13-5:Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. 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. Beans and multiple items in walk in cooler. Warning

Inspection Date: 11/9/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8548134

  • 24-05-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Grey plastic containers on inverted on dish drying rack. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-08: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-09: **Time Extended**
  • 14-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting boards in kitchen. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-08: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-09: **Time Extended**
  • 40-06-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee coffee cup and coffee pot on top of oven in kitchen. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-08: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-09: **Time Extended**
  • 36-73-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris under fryer. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-08: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-09: **Time Extended**
  • 22-16-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Walk in cooler shelves. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-08: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-09: **Time Extended**
  • 08B-12-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Stored food not covered. Bulk dry beans in kitchen. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-08: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-09: **Time Extended**
  • 29-11-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Under handwash sink near kitchen entrance and ice machine. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-08: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-09: **Time Extended**
  • 21-12-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses on prep table in kitchen near buffet area. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-08: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-09: **Time Extended**
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in kitchen. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-08: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-09: **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 11/8/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8545684

  • 24-05-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Grey plastic containers on inverted on dish drying rack. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-08: **Time Extended**
  • 14-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting boards in kitchen. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-08: **Time Extended**
  • 35A-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 1 live fly on top of microwave in kitchen. 1 live fly on prep table in kitchen. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-08: 2 live flies on bulk beans in kitchen. 1 live roach in reach in cooler in kitchen. Operator eliminated and cleaned at time of inspection. **Time Extended**
  • 40-06-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee coffee cup and coffee pot on top of oven in kitchen. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-08: **Time Extended**
  • 36-73-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris under fryer. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-08: **Time Extended**
  • 22-16-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Walk in cooler shelves. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-08: **Time Extended**
  • 08B-12-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Stored food not covered. Bulk dry beans in kitchen. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-08: **Time Extended**
  • 29-11-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Under handwash sink near kitchen entrance and ice machine. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-08: **Time Extended**
  • 21-12-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses on prep table in kitchen near buffet area. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-08: **Time Extended**
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in kitchen. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-08: **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 11/6/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8544031

  • 24-05-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Grey plastic containers on inverted on dish drying rack. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-06: **Time Extended**
  • 14-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting boards in kitchen p. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-06: **Time Extended**
  • 12B-07-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee water bottle on prep table near kitchen entrance. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-06: **Time Extended**
  • 35B-01-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back door of kitchen. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-06: **Time Extended**
  • 36-73-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris under fryer. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-06: **Time Extended**
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Eggs on floor in walk in cooler. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-06: **Time Extended**
  • 21-04-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board in kitchen. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-06: **Time Extended**
  • 12B-13-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee juice in walk in freezer. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-06: **Time Extended**
  • 29-08-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Handwash sink not working next to three compartment sink. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-06: **Time Extended**
  • 22-16-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Walk in cooler shelves. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-06: **Time Extended**
  • 08B-12-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Stored food not covered. Chicken in walk in freezer . Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-06: **Time Extended**
  • 29-11-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle under handwash sink in kitchen. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-06: **Time Extended**
  • 21-12-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth next to handwash sink in kitchen. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-06: **Time Extended**
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in kitchen. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-06: **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 11/6/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8544593

  • 24-05-4:Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Grey plastic containers on inverted on dish drying rack. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting boards in kitchen. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 35A-03-4:Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 1 live fly on top of microwave in kitchen. 1 live fly on prep table in kitchen. Warning
  • 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee water bottle on shelf next to sugar at sandwich counter. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee coffee cup and coffee pot on top of oven in kitchen. Warning
  • 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting of metal pans under prep table. Warning
  • 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris under fryer. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Bulk plantains on floor in kitchen. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Walk in cooler shelves. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Bulk dry beans in kitchen. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 29-11-4:Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Under handwash sink near kitchen entrance and ice machine. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses on prep table in kitchen near buffet area. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw pork over sliced deli meat in walk in cooler.
  • 28-26-5:High Priority - Sewage/wastewater backing up through floor drains. Standing water on the floor in kitchen near prep table, back door and reach in coolers in kitchen. Per operator this morning they had a problem with the plumbing and is now fixed. Operator cleaning at time of inspection. Warning
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cold holding: swiss cheese 50 F, munester cheese 49 F, sliced ham 50 F, per operator items were taken from walk-in and put on to buffet line one hour prior. Operator put in walk in cooler at time of inspection. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation Warning
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in kitchen. Repeat Violation Warning

Inspection Date: 11/3/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8379223

  • 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance above prep table in kitchen. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 24-05-4:Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Grey plastic containers on inverted on dish drying rack. Warning
  • 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting boards in kitchen p. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee water bottle on prep table near kitchen entrance. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 16-13-5:Basic - Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. Operator does not have all 3 bays filled with water. Operator is washing dishes with no sanitation bay. Operator filled at time of inspection in correct order. Warning
  • 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back door of kitchen. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris under fryer. Warning
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Eggs on floor in walk in cooler. Warning
  • 21-04-4:Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board in kitchen. Warning
  • 12B-13-4:Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee juice in walk in freezer. Warning
  • 29-08-4:Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Handwash sink not working next to three compartment sink. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Walk in cooler shelves. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Chicken in walk in freezer . Warning
  • 29-11-4:Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle under handwash sink in kitchen. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth next to handwash sink in kitchen. Warning
  • 35A-02-6:High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 3 live flies in kitchen 1 live fly in cutting board in kitchen. 2 live fly on prep table near potatoes in kitchen . Repeat Violation Warning
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cold holding: milk 67 F, Operator out in reach in cooler at time if inspection. Repeat Violation 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. Hot holding: eggs 109 F, pork 113 F, beef 126 F, operator put in hit box at time of inspection to bring back to temperature. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Degreaser on next to and over dish drying rack in kitchen. Warning
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in kitchen. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Fork in handwash sink near kitchen entrance. Warning