TROPICAL CUISINE
3405 E HILLSBOROUGH AVE · TAMPA · Hillsborough County · FL 33610
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
20 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 2
35A-04-4High Priority – – From initial inspection : High Priority – Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed approximately 70 rodent droppings found in hallway closet next to kitchen door. Observed approximately 50 rodent droppings in closet inside of kitchen. Observed approximately 25 rodent droppings in dry food storage area inside of kitchen. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2025-09-17: Observed 6 rodent droppings in the hallway closet next to kitchen door. Observed 5 rodent droppings in the hallway closet inside of kitchen. **Time Extended**
29-42-4High Priority – – From initial inspection : High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2025-09-17: **Time Extended**
Intermediate 6
31A-10-4Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – Equipment drain line draining into handwash sink. Observed condensation hose connected to AC draining into Hand washing sink in back kitchen near 3 compartment sink. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2025-09-17: **Time Extended**
31A-11-4Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed pot in handwashing sink in back kitchen near 3 compartment sink. Employee removed **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2025-09-17: **Time Extended**
11-26-1Intermediate – – From initial inspection : 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. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2025-09-17: **Time Extended**
31B-03-4Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at Hand washing sink behind front counter, Hand washing sink in kitchen next to 3 compartment sink. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2025-09-17: **Time Extended**
53B-13-5Intermediate – – From initial inspection : 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. Missing employee trainings for 5 employees, operator presented 1. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2025-09-17: **Time Extended**
02C-02-5Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed no date marking on food items in walk in cooler. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2025-09-17: Walk in cooler locked at the time of inspection. **Time Extended**
Basic 12
32-02-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance. Observed women's bathroom door open. Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed women's and men's bathroom door not self-closing. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2025-09-17: **Time Extended**
36-32-5Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling with water damage above 3 compartment sink. Observed hole in ceiling in women's bathroom. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2025-09-17: **Time Extended**
36-34-5Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling soiled with mold-like substance in dry food storage area. Observed AC vents throughout kitchen soiled with dust and mold-like substance. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2025-09-17: **Time Extended**
24-08-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried – wet nesting. Observed wet nesting on hotel pans across from 3 compartment sink underneath prep table. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2025-09-17: **Time Extended**
36-73-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor throughout main kitchen soiled with an accumulation of debris. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2025-09-17: **Time Extended**
08B-47-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed lettuce, broccoli, and milk not stored at least 6 inches off the floor inside of walk in cooler. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2025-09-17: Walk in cooler locked at the time of callback. **Time Extended**
36-24-5Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed damage to lower wall near exit door in dry food storage area. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2025-09-17: **Time Extended**
22-08-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed microwave in dry food storage area soiled with grease and old food debris. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2025-09-17: **Time Extended**
23-03-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled with grease. Observed stoved, flat top grill and fryers soiled with grease and old food debris **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2025-09-17: **Time Extended**
36-27-5Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled with an accumulation of grease in kitchen next to stove equipment. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2025-09-17: **Time Extended**
42-01-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop not allowed to dry near kitchen entrance. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2025-09-17: **Time Extended**
21-12-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth stored on prep table in kitchen across from stove. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2025-09-17: **Time Extended**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 21, 2026 8:00 AM.
Violation category totals
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1 observation(s)
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1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
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3 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
5 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.