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TROPICAL EATZ

1225 NW 10 AVE · GAINESVILLE · Alachua County · FL 32601

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateSeptember 28, 2023
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionAdministrative complaint recommended
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number1271139
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8329997
DBPR license1150305

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority0 Intermediate2 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical4 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 2

#3High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cut cabbage (46F – Cold Holding) operator had 2 oz containers over the fill line operator moved those over. Others were 41 or below. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Corrective Action TakenRepeat ViolationAdmin Complaint
#4High Priority41-10-4

High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Butane lighters on top of reach in cooler, operator moved. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Basic 2

#1Basic14-47-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Wooden piece under serving window. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#2Basic02D-01-5

Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Small container by spices, operator labeled salt. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 21, 2026 12:56 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
1 observation(s)
Category 45 · Fire extinguishing equipment – reporting only
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.