TROPICAL EATZ
1225 NW 10 AVE · GAINESVILLE · Alachua County · FL 32601
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
7 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 2
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. salmon (50F – Cold Holding); cut cabbage (51F – Cold Holding) items in silver reach in cooler with hot food that is cooling, spoke to operator about cooling hot foods in an ice bath or freezer before placing in cooler.
03B-01-6High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. chicken (122F – Hot Holding); Mac n cheese (127F – Hot Holding) items in steam table set ups with a small amount left in pans. cooked onions (90F – Hot Holding) item sitting on counter at room temperature, operator stated it has only been out for 3 hours, item will be placed on time as a public health control. **Warning**
Intermediate 1
27-16-4Intermediate – Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. No hot water in truck. **Warning**
Basic 4
36-37-5Basic – Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Ceiling by hood vent system with wooden pieces not sealed/covered. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Blue cutting board no longer smooth.
08B-32-4Basic – Food being prepared outside. Fryer outside being used for fried foods. Containers of seasoning on table outside indicating prepping food outside, operator placed seasonings inside. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
16-05-4Basic – Wash/Rinse/Sanitizing solution not maintained clean. The rinse step water is soiled with food debris.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 22, 2026 7:33 AM.
Violation category totals
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
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.