TROPICS GRILLE
2000 WILTON DR
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★★☆☆ (3.3/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 3/12/2025
High Priority
1
Intermediate
1
Basic
2
Total
4
Inspection Details:
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor in walk-in freezer.
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed buildup of food debris on can rack. Operator cleaned during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs in walk in cooler over gnocchi. Operator relocated. **Corrected On-Site**
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/12/2025 revealed 4 total violations (1 high priority, 1 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 2/19/2025
High Priority
1
Intermediate
2
Basic
4
Total
7
Inspection Details:
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed on cook line work surface.
- 36-63-4:Basic - Exhaust/ventilation hood system with accumulation of grease or condensation.
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed accumulation on can rack.
- 14-20-4:Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Observed on shelf above sauté station.
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In walk-in cooler, raw shell eggs over cooked pasta. Operator relocated to bottom shelf.
- 16-33-4:Intermediate - Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer. Observed chlorine 0 ppm in dish machine. Operator changed empty supply. Retested 100 ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance. Observed: Can opener with accumulation of metal shavings and food debris.
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/19/2025 revealed 7 total violations (1 high priority, 2 intermediate, 4 basic).
Inspection on 2/13/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
0
Total
1
Inspection Details:
- N/A:No Violations Were Observed
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/13/2025 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 1/22/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
2
Basic
6
Total
8
Inspection Details:
- 16-21-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed in front mixing pan.
- 23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Kitchen door handles observed with buildup of debris.
- 06-09-1:Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed Mahi Mahi moved from freezer to thaw prior to removing from reduced oxygen packaging. Operator removed all. **Repeat Violation**
- 36-01-4:Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed multiple locations in kitchen and bar areas with a buildup of debris.
- 36-24-5:Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed multiple locations in the kitchen with missing wall tile
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed kitchen hand washing sink with buildup of mold like substance.
- 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 items prepared (per operator) 36-48 hours prior, meatloaf, lasagna, cooked chicken wings, etc. all no date marks.
- 16-59-1:Intermediate - Warewashing machine not automatically dispensing the detergent and/or the sanitizer. Observed sanitizer supply empty. Operator changed and tested and corrected to 100 ppm chlorine. **Corrected On-Site**
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/22/2025 revealed 8 total violations (0 high priority, 2 intermediate, 6 basic).
Inspection on 12/26/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
2
Total
3
Inspection Details:
- 14-11-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed multiple broken gaskets on line coolers. - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-26: Time extended until next routine inspection. **Time Extended**
- 14-36-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Observed at walk in freezer. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-26: Time extended until next routine inspection. **Time Extended**
- 53A-03-7:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. 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 Gregory Horine expired 10-09-2024 **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-26: Extended until the scheduled testing date. 1/16/2025. **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 12/26/2024 revealed 3 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 10/21/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
2
Basic
3
Total
5
Inspection Details:
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed multiple cutting boards on flip top coolers deeply grooved.
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed multiple broken gaskets on line coolers.
- 14-36-5:Basic - Exterior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Observed at walk in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
- 53A-03-7:Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. 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 Gregory Horine expired 10-09-2024 **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**
Food safety inspection conducted on 10/21/2024 revealed 5 total violations (0 high priority, 2 intermediate, 3 basic).