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TROPICAL SMOKEHOUSE

3815 S DIXIE HWY · WEST PALM BEACH · Palm Beach County · FL 33405

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateOctober 28, 2026
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionCall Back – Admin. complaint recommended
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3742900
Visit number2
Inspection Visit ID13956484
DBPR license6021918

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority1 Intermediate0 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical3 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 2

#1High Priority01B-01-4

High Priority – – From initial inspection : High Priority – Dented/rusted cans present. Can of heavily dented corn stored at back prep table. See stop sale. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-10-28: Observed dented number 10 can of corn on shelf. **Admin Complaint**

WarningAdmin ComplaintStop Sale
#2High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – – From initial inspection : High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cooked chicken thighs (54F – Cold Holding); raw bacon (54F – Cold Holding); yuca (53F – Cold Holding); raw beef (49F – Cold Holding) not prepped or portioned today stored in reach in cooler under expo counter. Per operator, items were moved from walk in cooler less than 2 hours ago. Operator moved to neighboring cooler to chill. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-10-28: Observed sliced cheese 57 degrees. Not cut or portion today . **Admin Complaint**

Corrective Action TakenWarningAdmin Complaint

Intermediate 1

#3Intermediate41-17-4

Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Cleaner not labeled at handwashing sink by dish machine. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-10-28: **Time Extended**

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 29, 2026 6:21 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
1 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
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.