Inspection Report

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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 dateAugust 15, 2023
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3323796
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8343049
DBPR license6021918

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority2 Intermediate2 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical5 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 1

#3High Priority35A-02-6

High Priority – Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Approximately twelve live flies in cubbies at end of bar storing paperwork and glass liquor bottles in dining room of establishment. **Warning**

Warning

Intermediate 2

#4Intermediate03D-15-4

Intermediate – Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Whole brisket (52-65F – Cooling) at 11:57 am to 52-62F at 12:25 pm since 9 am. At this rate, food will not cool to 41F within 6 hours. Food items wrapped in plastic wrap. Removed and placed in cooler. **Warning**

Warning
#5Intermediate31B-03-4

Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. Bar hand sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning

Basic 2

#1Basic02D-03-4

Basic – Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Hot sauces in case in dining room. **Warning**

Warning
#2Basic21-38-4

Basic – Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. End of cook line. Removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 24, 2026 11:52 AM.

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 21 · Wiping cloths, linens and laundry facilities
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
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.