Hernando Beach Tropical Grille

4139 Shoal Line Blvd, Hernando Beach, FL 34607

American

Last inspected: Apr 13, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Going back to 2022, Hernando Beach Tropical Grille has five inspections in the public record. Inspectors last stopped by on Apr 13, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near two violations per visit.

Across the inspection history, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

Compared to the broader Hernando Beach restaurant scene, where the average is 82, this is a stronger showing. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Apr 13, 2026

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. The fan guards in the walk in cooler soiled with mold-like substance.

23-03-4

Basic - Food stored on floor. Boxes of chicken on the floor in the walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**

08B-38-4

Mar 12, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

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High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.

50-17-3

Basic - Food stored on floor. In walk in freezer

08B-38-4

Mar 20, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation.

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Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed

FL-50

Toilet Rooms Maintained

FL-53

Mar 7, 2023

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Aug 11, 2022

Complaint Full

1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.

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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In small black refrigerator- Sauerkraut(57F - Cold Holding); shredded mixed cheese (53F - Cold Holding) moved to freezer, we're in reach in cooler over night, moved to small refrigerator at approximately 11am. **Corrective Action Taken**

03A-02-5

Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Jason Dean

53A-03-7

Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Cook washed hands in 3 compartment sink, discussed with staff and manager on duty

12A-03-4

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Plastic containers in hand wash sink, operator removed **Corrected On-Site**

31A-11-4

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. On lift top cooler, operator discarded

12B-07-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Wire shelves holding spices Wire shelves in front of window Small fans on cook line

23-03-4

Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Spatulas, whisks

24-18-4

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall fan on end of cook line

36-27-5

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Hernando Beach Tropical Grille last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Hernando Beach Tropical Grille on file is from Apr 13, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Hernando Beach Tropical Grille?

Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Hernando Beach Tropical Grille.

How does Hernando Beach Tropical Grille compare to other restaurants in Hernando Beach?

Hernando Beach Tropical Grille most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Hernando Beach average of 82.

Has Hernando Beach Tropical Grille's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Hernando Beach Tropical Grille have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Hernando Beach Tropical Grille means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is Hernando Beach Tropical Grille inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Hernando Beach Tropical Grille is inspected roughly once per year on average.

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