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TROPICAL CUISINE

Based on 8 health inspections, TROPICAL CUISINE in TAMPA has earned a 1.2/5 food safety rating. Food safety practices have remained consistent.

3405 East Hillsborough Avenue
Tampa, Florida, 33610
Hillsborough County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★☆☆☆☆ (1.2/5)
Based on 8 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 9/17/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 13522450

  • 32-02-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance. Observed women's bathroom door open. Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed women's and men's bathroom door not self-closing. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-17: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-17: **Time Extended**
  • 36-32-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling with water damage above 3 compartment sink. Observed hole in ceiling in women's bathroom. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-17: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-17: **Time Extended**
  • 36-34-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling soiled with mold-like substance in dry food storage area. Observed AC vents throughout kitchen soiled with dust and mold-like substance. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-17: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-17: **Time Extended**
  • 24-08-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet nesting on hotel pans across from 3 compartment sink underneath prep table. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-17: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-17: **Time Extended**
  • 36-73-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor throughout main kitchen soiled with an accumulation of debris. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-17: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-17: **Time Extended**
  • 08B-47-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed lettuce, broccoli, and milk not stored at least 6 inches off the floor inside of walk in cooler. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-17: Walk in cooler locked at the time of callback. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-17: **Time Extended**
  • 36-24-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed damage to lower wall near exit door in dry food storage area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-17: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-17: **Time Extended**
  • 22-08-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed microwave in dry food storage area soiled with grease and old food debris. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-17: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-17: **Time Extended**
  • 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled with grease. Observed stoved, flat top grill and fryers soiled with grease and old food debris Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-17: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-17: **Time Extended**
  • 36-27-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled with an accumulation of grease in kitchen next to stove equipment. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-17: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-17: **Time Extended**
  • 42-01-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop not allowed to dry near kitchen entrance. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-17: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-17: **Time Extended**
  • 21-12-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth stored on prep table in kitchen across from stove. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-17: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-17: **Time Extended**
  • 29-42-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-17: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-17: **Time Extended**
  • 31A-10-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Equipment drain line draining into handwash sink. Observed condensation hose connected to AC draining into Hand washing sink in back kitchen near 3 compartment sink. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-17: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-17: **Time Extended**
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed pot in handwashing sink in back kitchen near 3 compartment sink. Employee removed Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-17: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-17: **Time Extended**
  • 11-26-1:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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 - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-17: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-17: **Time Extended**
  • 31B-03-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at Hand washing sink behind front counter, Hand washing sink in kitchen next to 3 compartment sink. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-17: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-17: **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. Missing employee trainings for 5 employees, operator presented 1. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-17: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-17: **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. Observed no date marking on food items in walk in cooler. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-17: Walk in cooler locked at the time of inspection. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-17: **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 9/17/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 13521651

  • 32-02-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance. Observed women's bathroom door open. Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed women's and men's bathroom door not self-closing. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-17: **Time Extended**
  • 36-32-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling with water damage above 3 compartment sink. Observed hole in ceiling in women's bathroom. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-17: **Time Extended**
  • 36-34-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling soiled with mold-like substance in dry food storage area. Observed AC vents throughout kitchen soiled with dust and mold-like substance. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-17: **Time Extended**
  • 24-08-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet nesting on hotel pans across from 3 compartment sink underneath prep table. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-17: **Time Extended**
  • 36-73-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor throughout main kitchen soiled with an accumulation of debris. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-17: **Time Extended**
  • 08B-47-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed lettuce, broccoli, and milk not stored at least 6 inches off the floor inside of walk in cooler. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-17: Walk in cooler locked at the time of callback. **Time Extended**
  • 36-24-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed damage to lower wall near exit door in dry food storage area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-17: **Time Extended**
  • 22-08-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed microwave in dry food storage area soiled with grease and old food debris. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-17: **Time Extended**
  • 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled with grease. Observed stoved, flat top grill and fryers soiled with grease and old food debris Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-17: **Time Extended**
  • 36-27-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled with an accumulation of grease in kitchen next to stove equipment. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-17: **Time Extended**
  • 42-01-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop not allowed to dry near kitchen entrance. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-17: **Time Extended**
  • 21-12-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth stored on prep table in kitchen across from stove. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-17: **Time Extended**
  • 35A-04-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed approximately 70 rodent droppings found in hallway closet next to kitchen door. Observed approximately 50 rodent droppings in closet inside of kitchen. Observed approximately 25 rodent droppings in dry food storage area inside of kitchen. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-17: Observed 6 rodent droppings in the hallway closet next to kitchen door. Observed 5 rodent droppings in the hallway closet inside of kitchen. **Time Extended**
  • 29-42-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-17: **Time Extended**
  • 31A-10-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Equipment drain line draining into handwash sink. Observed condensation hose connected to AC draining into Hand washing sink in back kitchen near 3 compartment sink. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-17: **Time Extended**
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed pot in handwashing sink in back kitchen near 3 compartment sink. Employee removed Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-17: **Time Extended**
  • 11-26-1:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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 - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-17: **Time Extended**
  • 31B-03-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at Hand washing sink behind front counter, Hand washing sink in kitchen next to 3 compartment sink. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-17: **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. Missing employee trainings for 5 employees, operator presented 1. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-17: **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. Observed no date marking on food items in walk in cooler. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-17: Walk in cooler locked at the time of inspection. **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 9/16/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10929414

  • 32-02-4:Basic - Bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance. Observed women's bathroom door open. Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed women's and men's bathroom door not self-closing. Warning
  • 14-05-4:Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observed cardboard lining the shelves next to hot box in kitchen. Warning
  • 36-32-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling with water damage above 3 compartment sink. Observed hole in ceiling in women's bathroom. Warning
  • 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling soiled with mold-like substance in dry food storage area. Observed AC vents throughout kitchen soiled with dust and mold-like substance. Warning
  • 24-05-4:Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed pans and pot lids on shelf next to hot box not inverted. Warning
  • 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet nesting on hotel pans across from 3 compartment sink underneath prep table. Warning
  • 36-22-4:Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water inside of closet next to 3 compartment sink. Warning
  • 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor throughout main kitchen soiled with an accumulation of debris. Warning
  • 08B-47-4:Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed lettuce, broccoli, and milk not stored at least 6 inches off the floor inside of walk in cooler. Warning
  • 36-24-5:Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed damage to lower wall near exit door in dry food storage area. Warning
  • 10-08-5:Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed ice scoop in contact with ice inside of ice machine inside of kitchen. Warning
  • 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed microwave in dry food storage area soiled with grease and old food debris. Warning
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled with grease. Observed stoved, flat top grill and fryers soiled with grease and old food debris Warning
  • 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid. Warning
  • 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled with an accumulation of grease in kitchen next to stove equipment. Warning
  • 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop not allowed to dry near kitchen entrance. Warning
  • 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth stored on prep table in kitchen across from stove. Warning
  • 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed containers of rice, beans unlabeled in kitchen. Observed spices above hot box in kitchen not labeled. Warning
  • 12A-07-5:High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee serve food then cash out on register before returning to serve food again without washing hands in between glove changes. Warning
  • 22-45-4:High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed Employee washing dishes with soap and water only no sanitizer. Warning
  • 35A-02-7:High Priority - Live, small flying insects found. Observed 1 fly in kitchen area. Warning
  • 35A-09-4:High Priority - Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. Observed approximately 10 dead maggots behind trash can in men's bathroom next to kitchen door. Warning
  • 35A-05-4:High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 1 live roach in men's bathroom next to kitchen door. Observed 3 live roaches inside dry food storage area inside kitchen. Warning
  • 35A-04-4:High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed approximately 70 rodent droppings found in hallway closet next to kitchen door. Observed approximately 50 rodent droppings in closet inside of kitchen. Observed approximately 25 rodent droppings in dry food storage area inside of kitchen. Warning
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. sliced ham (65F - Cold Holding); sliced white cheese (64F - Cold Holding) located in sandwich cooler next to drink cooler. 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. mashed potatoes (127F - Hot Holding) yuca (100F - Hot Holding); cooked potatoes (127F - Hot Holding) Warning
  • 29-42-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Warning
  • 31A-10-4:Intermediate - Equipment drain line draining into handwash sink. Observed condensation hose connected to AC draining into Hand washing sink in back kitchen near 3 compartment sink. Warning
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed pot in handwashing sink in back kitchen near 3 compartment sink. Employee removed Corrected On-Site 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
  • 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at Hand washing sink behind front counter, Hand washing sink in kitchen next to 3 compartment sink. 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. Missing employee trainings for 5 employees, operator presented 1. 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 no date marking on food items in walk in cooler. Warning

Inspection Date: 3/20/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10802163

  • 32-02-4:Basic - Bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance.
  • 32-04-4:Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Repeat Violation
  • 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Repeat Violation
  • 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris.
  • 21-04-4:Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Repeat Violation
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled with dust and grease
  • 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Repeat Violation
  • 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. On top shelf cooksline
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Black beans at 58 F. and Red beans at 65 F. Operator states they both were cooked this morning cooling. Placing in smaller pans to finish cooling. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Back kitchen area Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 1/14/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8790492

  • 32-04-4:Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Repeat Violation
  • 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Repeat Violation
  • 12B-12-5:Basic - Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container.
  • 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed personal cell phone on prep table and back pack on large white containers with beans inside
  • 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Throughout back kitchen area Repeat Violation
  • 08B-47-4:Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Raw beef and raw pork in walk-in-cooler
  • 10-08-5:Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Large ice machine
  • 21-04-4:Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Repeat Violation
  • 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid. Corrected On-Site
  • 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Repeat Violation
  • 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Water bottle not labeled Repeat Violation
  • 53A-03-7:Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ LUIS MARTINEZ Owner/Manager
  • 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Back kitchen area

Inspection Date: 7/15/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8825395

  • 32-02-4:Basic - Bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance. Both men's and women's restroom
  • 32-04-4:Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Repeat Violation
  • 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Repeat Violation
  • 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.
  • 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Throughout kitchen Repeat Violation
  • 21-04-4:Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled Repeat Violation
  • 35B-05-4:Basic - Outer openings not protected during operation. Repeat Violation
  • 29-03-4:Basic - Water draining onto floor surface. In Walk-In-Cooler from leaking air conditioning unit.
  • 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. On floor at open back door of establishment
  • 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Repeat Violation
  • 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Large whirs bucket on cooks line with yellow lid not labeled Repeat Violation
  • 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards on cooks line
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
  • 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.

Inspection Date: 3/6/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8539743

  • 32-02-4:Basic - Bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance. Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
  • 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Repeat Violation
  • 12B-02-4:Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed operator eating while serving on the buffet line.
  • 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Underneath cooking equipment
  • 21-04-4:Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Repeat Violation
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled with dust and grease Repeat Violation
  • 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid.
  • 35B-05-4:Basic - Outer openings not protected during operation. Repeat Violation
  • 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Repeat Violation
  • 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Repeat Violation
  • 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
  • 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed bottle with toxic chemicals stored on top of large ice machine
  • 02C-03-5:Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Shredded cheese in glass reach-in-cooler in dry storage Repeat Violation
  • 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/. Observed 5 employees working and no Certified Food Manager on duty Mairelys Delgado Person In Charge
  • 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. New employees per Owner/Manager 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. Cooked food in walk-in-cooler

Inspection Date: 10/30/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8359375

  • 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.
  • 36-32-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair.
  • 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Repeat Violation
  • 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. On top of buffet reach-in-cooler and large ice machine Repeat Violation
  • 12B-12-5:Basic - Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container.
  • 12B-01-4:Basic - Employee eating while preparing food.
  • 10-08-5:Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.
  • 21-04-4:Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Repeat Violation
  • 51-13-4:Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled with dust and grease Repeat Violation
  • 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid.
  • 35B-05-4:Basic - Outer openings not protected during operation. Repeat Violation
  • 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Repeat Violation
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Raw shelled eggs 48. Placing in walk-in-freezer **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation
  • 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.
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Utensils stored in hand sink in front kitchen area Repeat Violation
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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. Food in walk-in-cooler Repeat Violation