TROPICAL SMOKEHOUSE
3815 S DIXIE HWY · WEST PALM BEACH · Palm Beach County · FL 33405
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
9 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 2
10-05-5High Priority – In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. At front cook line, dirty standing water 80°F with in use utensils. Discussed with operator that water had to be 135°F. Operator discarded water. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5High Priority – Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. In walk in cooler, raw shell eggs stored over ready to eat food. In walk in cooler raw chicken stored over raw pork on rolling rack. Operator started to re arrange raw food during inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
Intermediate 2
11-07-5Intermediate – Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Emailed to operator
11-27-4Intermediate – Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Emailed to operator
Basic 5
50-09-4Basic – Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Current 2026 license not printed or posted. Discussed with operator that current license needs to be printed.
14-09-4Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. On cook line, cutting board ps have deep cut marks. Discussed with operator to possible replace cutting boards more frequently to prevent.
24-08-4Basic – Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried – wet nesting. In dishwashing area, plastic cups wet nesting. Discussed with operator to let items completely dry before stacking. Operator moved cups to properly dry. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. In back prep area, buckets of homemade bbq sauce stored on floor. Discussed with operator moved items at least 6 inches from the floor.
51-13-4Basic – No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Emailed to operator
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 17, 2026 8:02 AM.
Violation category totals
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 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.