TROPICS GRILLE
2000 WILTON DR
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★★☆☆ (3.0/5)
Based on 10 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 4/25/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
2
Basic
4
Total
6
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles.
- 16-55-4:Basic - Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. Observed zero (0) ppm chlorine.
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed in walk-in freezer, cases of bread directly on the floor. Repeat Violation
- 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave on expo line with food debris.
- 16-33-4:Intermediate - Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer. Observed out of date test strips for quaternary tablets. Repeat Violation
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed mold like buildup in both bar soda guns.
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/25/2025 revealed 6 total violations (0 high priority, 2 intermediate, 4 basic).
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).
Inspection on 4/1/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
4
Total
5
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 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 salmon and tilapia being removed from the freezer to walk-in cooler without being removed from reduced oxygen packaging. Operator corrected before thawed. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 14-36-5:Basic - Exterior of walk in freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation.
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup on walk-in freezer floor.
- 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid.
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed buildup of debris on can opener blade. Operator removed to dishroom to be cleaned and sanitized. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/1/2024 revealed 5 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 4 basic).
Inspection on 1/23/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
3
Basic
5
Total
8
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed in salad station, to go ramekins used as measuring cups by closing cooks in Parmesan cheese and oranges.
- 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 salmon in walk-in cooler, thawing, still in reduced oxygen packaging. Repeat Violation
- 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cases of French fries and onion rings stored on freezer floor.
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed: 1. slicer left dirty with onions from night before. 2. Bar soda guns with mold like buildup in guns and holsters. Repeat Violation
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed bar sink blocked, plungers (2) inside sink. Operator removed. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 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.
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/23/2024 revealed 8 total violations (0 high priority, 3 intermediate, 5 basic).
Inspection on 8/17/2023
High Priority
2
Intermediate
2
Basic
4
Total
8
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 16-21-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Operator cleaned during inspection. Corrected On-Site
- 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. Prep area. Operator removed from vacuum. Corrected On-Site
- 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. Employee put lid and straw. Corrected On-Site
- 36-64-5:Basic - Objectionable odors in middle bar of the establishment.
- 08A-13-5:High Priority - Raw animal food stored in top portion of make table over ready-to-eat food in bottom portion of make table - no complete physical barrier between top and bottom. Top section -raw beef burgers stored over cooked bacon in bottom section. Operator stored all items properly. Corrected On-Site
- 12A-02-4:High Priority - Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up sanitized dishes from dish machine without washing hands. Reviewed proper hand washing and employee washed hands. Corrected On-Site
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Main bar - left soda gun. Operator cleaned during inspection. Corrected On-Site
- 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. 1 employee without food handler certificate. Employee filled out Food Employee Reporting Agreement during inspection. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/17/2023 revealed 8 total violations (2 high priority, 2 intermediate, 4 basic).