Tropical Flavor

1100 Hwy 17-92 N, Haines City, FL 33844

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Aug 8, 2024

Score

Low Risk

Inspectors have visited Tropical Flavor three times, with records going back to 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Aug 8, 2024. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near two violations per visit across recent inspections.

The city-wide average for Haines City sits at 90, putting Tropical Flavor on the better side of that line. The record reflects steady performance over time.

Inspections

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Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Aug 8, 2024

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure

FL-25

Apr 25, 2024

Routine - Food

4 major violations. 1 minor violation.

View 5 violations

Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Provided and or reviewed the 2017 food code changes, Big 6 Foodborne Illnesses, up for vomit and diarreal events **Corrected On-Site**

11-27-4

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Operator is using quaternary ammonium for sanitizer but has chlorine test strips.

16-37-1

Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.

05-08-4

Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Provided and or reviewed the 2017 food code changes, Big 6 Foodborne Illnesses, up for vomit and diarreal events **Corrective Action Taken**

11-26-1

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. At front window. Operator turned all containers face down. **Corrected On-Site**

25-06-4

Dec 22, 2022

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Tropical Flavor last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Tropical Flavor on file is from Aug 8, 2024. The public record contains three inspections in total.

How does Tropical Flavor compare to other restaurants in Haines City?

Tropical Flavor most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Haines City average of 90.

Has Tropical Flavor's inspection record improved over time?

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

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Tropical Flavor 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 Tropical Flavor inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Tropical Flavor is inspected around two times per year on average.

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