Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
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TROPICAL PALMS RESTAURANT

5905 INTERNATIONAL DR · ORLANDO · Orange County · FL 32819

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateJanuary 3, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3378694
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8459364
DBPR license5801824

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority2 Intermediate6 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical10 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 2

#7High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Gallon milk 47° operator placed in freezer for quick cooling. New temperature: 35° Garlic in oil 50F per operator garlic has been out 60 minutes. Operator placed in freezer for cooling recovery. New temperature: 31° **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken
#8High Priority41-10-4

High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Ajax Chemical stored next to clean utensils on drying rack in dishwasher area. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Intermediate 2

#9Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener on cooks line . Soda nozzle at servers coffee station soiled. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#10Intermediate08B-15-4

Intermediate – Whole fruit displayed for self-service not wrapped and no utensils provided. Apples at buffet not individually wrapped. Operator removed washed and wrapped apples. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Basic 6

#1Basic16-21-4

Basic – Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.

#2Basic12B-07-4

Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink stored on shelving above three compartment sink.

#3Basic22-08-4

Basic – Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Alto Sham interior in kitchen

#4Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of baking ovens

#5Basic16-46-4

Basic – Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels on drying rack in kitchen. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#6Basic24-18-4

Basic – Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Silverware stored handles side down in drying rack. Serving utensils stored handle side down on drying rack in dishwasher area. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 16, 2026 12:05 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
2 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
2 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
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.