DirtyFLRestaurant Inspection Data

TROPICAL CUISINE

9005 E ADAMO DR B

Overall Food Safety Rating

★☆☆☆☆ (1.2/5)
Based on 5 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection on 1/31/2025

High Priority
3
Intermediate
3
Basic
6
Total
12
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards

Inspection Details:

  • 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**
Food Inspector #10769243
2025-01-31
★☆☆☆☆ 1.0/5
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/31/2025 revealed 12 total violations (3 high priority, 3 intermediate, 6 basic).

Inspection on 1/30/2025

High Priority
4
Intermediate
4
Basic
6
Total
14
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required

Inspection Details:

  • 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**
Food Inspector #8885370
2025-01-30
★☆☆☆☆ 1.0/5
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/30/2025 revealed 14 total violations (4 high priority, 4 intermediate, 6 basic).

Inspection on 9/10/2024

High Priority
2
Intermediate
4
Basic
6
Total
12
Disposition: Facility Temporarily Closed

Inspection Details:

  • 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**
Food Inspector #8883382
2024-09-10
★☆☆☆☆ 1.0/5
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/10/2024 revealed 12 total violations (2 high priority, 4 intermediate, 6 basic).

Inspection on 9/10/2024

High Priority
0
Intermediate
4
Basic
4
Total
8
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards

Inspection Details:

  • 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**
Food Inspector #8884201
2024-09-10
★★☆☆☆ 2.0/5
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/10/2024 revealed 8 total violations (0 high priority, 4 intermediate, 4 basic).

Inspection on 9/9/2024

High Priority
3
Intermediate
5
Basic
11
Total
19
Disposition: Facility Temporarily Closed

Inspection Details:

  • 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**
Food Inspector #8791699
2024-09-09
★☆☆☆☆ 1.0/5
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/9/2024 revealed 19 total violations (3 high priority, 5 intermediate, 11 basic).