Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
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TROPICAL GOURMET

1061 MASON AVE · DAYTONA BEACH · Volusia County · FL 32117

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateJuly 17, 2024
Inspection typeComplaint Full
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3484254
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8830410
DBPR license7405844

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority2 Intermediate3 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical7 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 2

#4High Priority35A-02-6

High Priority – 1 Live, small flying insect in kitchen.

#5High Priority03B-01-6

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked vegetables at 122°f and stew chicken at 131°f. Advised operator to reheat to 165°f and hot hold at a minimum of 135°f.

Intermediate 2

#6Intermediate31B-03-4

Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink in ladies restroom. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation
#7Intermediate27-16-4

Intermediate – Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. -ladies restroom.

Basic 3

#1Basic14-11-5

Basic – Equipment in poor repair. -large cooler in kitchen not functioning due to power surge from lightning strike. Only storing vegetables at time of inspection.

#2Basic36-73-4

Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -grease on floor by grease trap and floor soiled behind stove. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#3Basic05-09-4

Basic – No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. -warmer at front counter.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 2, 2026 1:26 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 5 · Food and equipment thermometers
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 27 · Safe water source and hot/cold water under pressure
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)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
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.