TROPICAL CUISINE
3405 E HILLSBOROUGH AVE · TAMPA · Hillsborough County · FL 33610
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
16 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 2
50-17-3High Priority – Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
41-10-4High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed bottle with toxic chemicals stored on top of large ice machine
Intermediate 4
02C-03-5Intermediate – Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Shredded cheese in glass reach-in-cooler in dry storage **Repeat Violation**
53A-05-6Intermediate – No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. Observed 5 employees working and no Certified Food Manager on duty Mairelys Delgado Person In Charge
53B-13-5Intermediate – Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. New employees per Owner/Manager **Repeat Violation**
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 food in walk-in-cooler
Basic 10
32-02-4Basic – Bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance. Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
14-09-4Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Repeat Violation**
12B-02-4Basic – Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed operator eating while serving on the buffet line.
36-73-4Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Underneath cooking equipment
21-04-4Basic – In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled with dust and grease **Repeat Violation**
33-16-4Basic – Open dumpster lid.
35B-05-4Basic – Outer openings not protected during operation. **Repeat Violation**
21-12-4Basic – Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Repeat Violation**
02D-01-5Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. **Repeat Violation**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 10, 2026 1:07 PM.
Violation category totals
3 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.