Inspection Report

Emergency Closure InspectionDBPR disposition: Emergency order recommended
Florida DBPR Inspection Report
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TROPICAL RHYTHM RESTAURANT & SPORT BAR

10401 US HWY 441 STE 322 · LEESBURG · Lake County · FL 34788

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateMarch 12, 2025
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionEmergency order recommended
Resultfacility_temporarily_closed
Inspection number3492868
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8857078
DBPR license4509054

Emergency Closure Summary

ClosedMarch 12, 2025 2:19 PM
StatusReopened after callback/compliance
ReopenedMarch 13, 2025 9:45 AM
Record basisDBPR weekly closure extract
Closure conditionRodent activity

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority2 Intermediate8 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical12 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 2

#9High Priority22-43-4

High Priority – Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. -0 ppm. **Warning**

Warning
#10High Priority35A-04-4

High Priority – Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. -Approximately 20 on top of dish machine. -Approximately 3 below dish machine. -Approximately 10 by hot water heater. **Admin -Approximately 5 to right of refrigerator on cookline.Complaint** -Approximately 5 in dry storage closet. **Admin Complaint**

Admin Complaint

Intermediate 2

#11Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Green cutting board at three compartment sink. **Warning**

Warning
#12Intermediate53B-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

Basic 8

#1Basic51-11-4

Basic – Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. **Warning**

Warning
#2Basic14-11-5

Basic – Equipment in poor repair. -Dishmachine not operating. Discussed with operator to remove machine. **Warning**

Warning
#3Basic14-13-4

Basic – Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable. -Sponges at bar for salt applicator. **Warning**

Warning
#4Basic14-69-4

Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. -Walk in freezer. **Warning**

Warning
#5Basic31B-04-4

Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. -At bar. **Warning**

Warning
#6Basic22-16-4

Basic – Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. -Standing water in beer keg cooler at bar. **Warning**

Warning
#7Basic08B-12-5

Basic – Stored food not covered. -Lime mix. **Warning**

Warning
#8Basic06-01-5

Basic – Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. -Chicken in standing water. **Warning**

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 2:39 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 6 · Proper thawing of TCS food
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
3 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
3 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 51 · Other sanitary and safe-operation conditions
1 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
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.