TROPICAL GOURMET
1061 MASON AVE · DAYTONA BEACH · Volusia County · FL 32117
Inspection Summary
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Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
14 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 4
35A-02-6High Priority – Live, small flying insects in food storage area around plantain boxes. **Warning**
35A-05-4High Priority – Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. – 1 crawling on macaroni and cheese – 1 on the floor near kitchen handsink – 1 on the wood below legs of three compartment sink – 2 on empty buckets near three compartment sink – 2 on the wall behind three compartment sink – 1 on the table near handsink – 3 on the floor below reach in cooler – 4 in glue trap on floor below reach in cooler – 10 live roaches under dry food storage rack in hallway **Warning**
01B-13-4High Priority – Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Live roach crawling on macaroni and cheese on prep table in kitchen. **Warning**
41-10-4High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Chemical spray bottle laying on side next to bagged onions. **Warning**
Intermediate 4
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. – cutting boards **Warning**
02C-02-5Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked oxtail in reach in cooler. **Warning**
53B-05-5Intermediate – Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
27-16-4Intermediate – Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink in ladies restroom. **Warning**
Basic 6
50-09-4Basic – Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning**
35A-03-4Basic – Dead roaches on premises. – 3 on the floor near kitchen handsink – 10 on the floor below three compartment sink – 2 on the floor below steam table – 12 on the floor behind freezer in back storage area – 15 under beverage cooler at front counter **Warning**
36-73-4Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. – below equipment **Warning**
21-04-4Basic – In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. **Warning**
32-07-4Basic – Ladies bathroom facility not clean. **Warning**
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with debris, mold like substance: mop sink. **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 9:16 AM.
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Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.