TROPICAL CUISINE
9005 E ADAMO DR B · TAMPA · Hillsborough County · FL 33619
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
12 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 2
35A-05-4High Priority – – From initial inspection : High 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** – From follow-up inspection 2024-09-10: 1 live roach in dining room on floor. 1 live roach on floor behind front counter. 1 live roach on floor in kitchen. Operator cleaned and eliminated at time of callback. **Time Extended**
41-10-4High Priority – – From initial inspection : High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Bleach on top of ice machine in kitchen. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-09-10: **Time Extended**
Intermediate 4
22-02-4Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-09-10: **Time Extended**
53A-05-6Intermediate – – From initial inspection : 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/ Approximately 10 employees working at time of inspection. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-09-10: **Time Extended**
53B-13-5Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – 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** – From follow-up inspection 2024-09-10: **Time Extended**
02C-02-5Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – 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** – From follow-up inspection 2024-09-10: **Time Extended**
Basic 6
35A-03-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – 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** – From follow-up inspection 2024-09-10: 1 dead roach in dining room on floor. 1 dead roach under coffee maker at front counter. Operator cleaned and eliminated at time of callback. **Time Extended**
08B-38-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Food stored on floor. Bulk cooked beans and bulk oil on floor in kitchen. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-09-10: **Time Extended**
31B-04-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees next to 3 compartment sink. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-09-10: **Time Extended**
08B-12-5Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Stored food not covered. Beans , pork, raw chicken and multiple items in walk in cooler and walk in freezer. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-09-10: **Time Extended**
29-11-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Pipe under prep sink leaking on to floor in kitchen near back door l **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-09-10: **Time Extended**
02D-01-5Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk sugar in kitchen. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-09-10: **Time Extended**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 25, 2026 12:53 PM.
Violation category totals
2 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 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.