Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
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TROPICAL GRILL

4139 SHOAL LINE BLVD · HERNANDO BEACH · Hernando County · FL 34607

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateMarch 12, 2025
Inspection typeComplaint Full
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number1314320
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID10797659
DBPR license3750250

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority2 Intermediate1 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical5 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

5 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 2

#2High Priority08A-02-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer – not all products commercially packaged. In vertical freezer- raw comminuted beef over onions rings and French fries In single door reach in cooler – raw beef and fish over coleslaw

#3High Priority41-18-4

High Priority – Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Chlorine sanitizer > 200 ppm, corrected to 100 ppm. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Intermediate 2

#4Intermediate12A-03-4

Intermediate – Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Cook came in from outside, washed hands in 3 compartment sink. Discussed proper hand wash with operator.

#5Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Fry baskets soiled **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation

Basic 1

#1Basic12B-07-4

Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee bever on lift top cooler, operator discarde **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 13, 2026 12:52 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
2 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
1 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.