TROPICAL CUISINE
9005 E ADAMO DR B · TAMPA · Hillsborough County · FL 33619
Inspection Summary
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Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
19 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 3
35A-05-4High Priority – Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 3 live roaches on floor behind front counter. 1 live roach on floor near handwash sink at entrance of buffet line. 1 live roach under mop bucket at front counter. 1 live roach on floor in kitchen near hose. 1 live roach on electric socket in kitchen near dry storage shelf. 1 roach egg sac under ice machine at front counter. **Warning**
03B-01-6High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Hot Holding: potatoes 104 F, pork pieces 116 F, operators put in oven at time of inspection to bring back to temperature. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
41-10-4High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Bleach on top of ice machine in kitchen. **Warning**
Intermediate 5
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31A-09-4Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Speak per on handwash sink in kitchen. **Warning**
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/ Approximately 10 employees working at time of inspection. **Warning**
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. **Warning**
02C-02-5Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Beans and multiple items in walk in cooler. **Warning**
Basic 11
35A-03-4Basic – Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach under counter of cash register. 1 dead roach on wall under prep table. 1 dead roach on floor near hot water heater. **Warning**
12B-07-4Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee water bottles on prep table in kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
40-06-5Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone on prep table in kitchen. **Warning**
36-22-4Basic – Floor area(s) covered with standing water at back door. **Warning**
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Bulk cooked beans and bulk oil on floor in kitchen. **Warning**
10-01-5Basic – In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Handle of scoop in bulk sugar in kitchen. **Warning**
31B-04-4Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees next to 3 compartment sink. **Warning**
08B-12-5Basic – Stored food not covered. Beans , pork, raw chicken and multiple items in walk in cooler and walk in freezer. **Warning**
29-11-4Basic – Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Pipe under prep sink leaking on to floor in kitchen near back door l **Warning**
21-12-4Basic – Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses on prep table in kitchen. **Warning**
02D-01-5Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk sugar in kitchen. **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 3:02 AM.
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Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.