TROPICAL CUISINE
9005 E ADAMO DR B · TAMPA · Hillsborough County · FL 33619
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
14 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 4
08A-04-5High Priority – Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw shell eggs over unwashed cilantro in Ciclon energy drink reach in cooler. **Warning**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cold holding: raw chicken 58 F, raw pork 66 F, Per employee items have been out if walk in cooler for less then 2 hours. Employee put in walk in cooler to bring back down to temperature. **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: cooked pork 108 F, conked potatoes 98 F, cooked plantains 113 F, **Warning**
41-10-4High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Bleach spray over onions on dry storage shelf. **Warning**
Intermediate 4
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in kitchen. **Warning**
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Towel in handwash sink at front cooks line. **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. Cooked beans and multiple items in walk in cooler. **Warning**
Basic 6
22-20-5Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine in kitchen. **Warning**
12B-07-4Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee coffee on prep table in kitchen. **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 shirt on dry bean container in kitchen. **Warning**
16-13-5Basic – Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. Employee has 3 compartment sink set up with only two bays. **Warning**
08B-12-5Basic – Stored food not covered. Raw pork in walk in freezer. **Warning**
06-01-5Basic – Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Raw pork in water thawing in large gray trash can. **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 16, 2026 12:41 PM.
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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.