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TROPICAL SUSHI

6592 WEST ATLANTIC AVENUE · DELRAY BEACH · Palm Beach County · FL 33446

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateMay 29, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3417654
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8599132
DBPR license6021853

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
4 High Priority3 Intermediate4 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical11 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 4

#5High Priority22-41-4

High Priority – Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dish machine tested at 0ppm chlorine. Sanitizer will not prime. Triple sink tested at 400ppm Quat. Instructed operator to manual sanitize until dish machine is repaired **Warning**

Warning
#6High Priority08A-20-5

High Priority – Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken stored above raw salmon in cook line flip top cooler. Operator reorganized **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#7High Priority01B-02-5

High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 2 door low top at sushi line: raw salmon (53F); raw tuna (53F); Krab stick (52F); raw hamachi (53F); cooked rice (52F); seaweed salad (53F); sushi display (50F); Krab stick (50F); cooked shrimp (56F); smoked salmon (51F); raw tuna (55F); cooked eel (57F); raw salmon (55F); all items being held in 2 door reach in cooler over night. Monitored unit for 30 minutes with no changes in temperature. Unknown time out of temperature. Not prepared or portioned today. **Warning**

WarningStop Sale
#8High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 2 door low top at sushi line: raw salmon (53F); raw tuna (53F); Krab stick (52F); raw hamachi (53F); cooked rice (52F); seaweed salad (53F); sushi display (50F); Krab stick (50F); cooked shrimp (56F); smoked salmon (51F); raw tuna (55F); cooked eel (57F); raw salmon (55F); all items being held in 2 door reach in cooler over night. Monitored unit for 30 minutes with no changes in temperature. Unknown time out of temperature. Not prepared or portioned today. See Stop Sale **Warning**

WarningStop Sale

Intermediate 3

#9Intermediate53A-05-6

Intermediate – 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/ **Warning**

Warning
#10Intermediate53B-01-5

Intermediate – No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**

Warning
#11Intermediate05-03-4

Intermediate – Probe thermometer not within the intended measuring range of use. Probe thermometers provided measuring 100F+ **Warning**

Warning

Basic 4

#1Basic24-27-4

Basic – Clean equipment/dishware/utensils stored next to handwash/food preparation sink exposed to splash. Wine glasses stored directly next to hand wash sink at front sushi line exposed to splash. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#2Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. Buckets of sauces stored on floor in walk in cooler. Operator moved to shelf **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat ViolationWarning
#3Basic10-06-5

Basic – In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Tong handle in Raw shrimp on cook line. Operator removed and replaced **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#4Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease. Hood filters soiled **Warning**

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 4, 2026 1:17 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
1 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 5 · Food and equipment thermometers
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
2 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 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 46 · Exits not blocked or locked – reporting only
1 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
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.