TROPICAL RHYTHM
871 W BLOOMINGDALE AVE · BRANDON · Hillsborough County · FL 33511
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
11 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 1
22-45-4High Priority – Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed employee washing and rinsing dishes without sanitizing. Discussed proper setup of 3 compartment sink.
Intermediate 3
02C-03-5Intermediate – Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Multiple items in walk in cooler not date marked.
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at hand sink by back door.
02C-02-5Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Multiple items in walk in cooler not date marked
Basic 7
14-01-5Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed in bulk beans, rice, pasta, and cornmeal. **Repeat Violation**
36-06-4Basic – Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first. Observed oil saturated cardboard on floor at fryer.
36-37-5Basic – Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Acoustic tiles throughout kitchen.
36-34-5Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Dust buildup on ceiling tiles around vents.
35A-03-4Basic – Dead roaches on premises. 10 observed on floor by fryer
36-73-4Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Oil on floor by fryer.
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Cases of bottled water and evaporated milk on floor in storage area.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 20, 2026 4:25 PM.
Violation category totals
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1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
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4 observation(s)
Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.