Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
Enforcement

TROPICAL PUB & GRILLE

1 CENTURY DR · WINTER HAVEN · Polk County · FL 33881

Restaurant history →

Inspection Summary

Inspection dateOctober 26, 2026
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionAdministrative complaint recommended
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3745698
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13784200
DBPR license6307516

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
3 High Priority1 Intermediate1 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical5 Total
MEMBER-ONLY COMPARISON

See what changed since the last inspection.

Sign in or create a free account to browse without ads and see newly cited, repeated, and no-longer-cited violation categories.

Unlock comparison

All DBPR Inspector Observations

5 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 3

#2High Priority22-41-4

High Priority – Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm **Warning**

Warning
#3High Priority35A-04-4

High Priority – Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed following: approximately 38 rodent droppings in bag in a box storage closet in screened room outside of bar. Approximately 50 rodent droppings in unused storage closet in screened room outside of bar Approximately 50 rodent droppings in storage closet with unused equipment in screened room outside of bar Area not in kitchen or dining area.. Employee swept and cleaned closets. **Corrective Action Taken** **Admin Complaint**

Corrective Action TakenAdmin Complaint
#4High Priority35A-21-4

High Priority – Rodent burrow or rodent nesting materials present. Observed naw marks on bag in a box card board in storage closet. In screened patio area not in kitchen or dining area. **Admin Complaint**

Admin Complaint

Intermediate 1

#5Intermediate53B-01-5

Intermediate – No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**

Warning

Basic 1

#1Basic29-20-5

Basic – Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink. **Warning**

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 27, 2026 5:50 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
2 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
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.