TROPICAL CUISINE
9005 E ADAMO DR B · TAMPA · Hillsborough County · FL 33619
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
15 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 4
35A-05-4High Priority – – From initial inspection : High Priority – Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 8 live roaches in non functional ice machine on front cooks line. 1 live roach on Ciclon Energy drink reach in cooler. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2025-09-30: 1 live roach under cabinet at sandwich station. 1 live roach in cabinet at sandwich station. **Time Extended**
35A-23-4High Priority – – From initial inspection : High Priority – Roach excrement and/or droppings present. Roach excrement in non functional ice machine on front cooks line. 3 roach egg sacs in non functional ice machine on front cooks line. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2025-09-30: Roach excrement under cabinet at sandwich station. **Time Extended**
03A-02-5High Priority – – From initial inspection : High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cold holding: macaroni salad 56 F, potato salad 58 F Operator put on ice at time of inspection. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2025-09-30: **Time Extended**
03B-01-6High Priority – – From initial inspection : High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Hot Holding: chicken 90 F, pork 112 F, fried pork 98 F, Operator put in oven at time of inspection to bring back to temperature. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2025-09-30: **Time Extended**
Intermediate 3
22-02-4Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards stained. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2025-09-30: **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. Cooked beans, cooked pork and multiple items in walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2025-09-30: **Time Extended**
41-17-4Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled with yellow liquid under table in kitchen. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2025-09-30: **Time Extended**
Basic 8
22-20-5Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine in kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2025-09-30: **Time Extended**
14-09-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Sandwich station cutting board. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2025-09-30: **Time Extended**
36-73-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Cooks line under fryers. Floor in kitchen. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2025-09-30: **Time Extended**
36-68-5Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. Ceiling in kitchen. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2025-09-30: **Time Extended**
10-06-5Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Handle of scoop in cooked beans in walk in cooler. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2025-09-30: **Time Extended**
31B-04-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. 2 Handwash sinks on front line next to kitchen doors. Handwash sink in kitchen. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2025-09-30: **Time Extended**
22-16-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in coolers in kitchen. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2025-09-30: **Time Extended**
08B-12-5Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Stored food not covered. Cut plantains and multiple items in walk in cooler. Raw pork in walk in freezer. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2025-09-30: **Time Extended**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 20, 2026 4:35 PM.
Violation category totals
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
3 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
2 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.