Tropical Food Shack
Last inspected: Aug 19, 2025
70
Score
The most recent inspection for Tropical Food Shack, located at 3802 Durant Rd in Valrico, Florida, was conducted on August 19, 2025, and resulted in a moderate risk score. This inspection identified three major and one minor violation, including issues with a mobile food dispensing vehicle's utility connection and the accessibility of the handwash sink. Previous inspections for this American cuisine establishment have generally been low-risk.
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Inspection History
Aug 19, 2025
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
70
Jan 21, 2025
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Violations — Aug 19, 2025 Inspection
Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle connected to utilities on more than a temporary basis. Operator has placed a large propane tank on the ground outside the unit. The propane connection is not quick disconnect. **Warning**
51-06-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Sanitizer bucket stored in hand sink. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Operator placed napkins at hand sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Operator is using a second trailer with 2 reach in freezers for storage of frozen items and dry goods. The second trailer is not reflected in approved plans. **Warning**
51-16-7
Priority (Critical)
Priority Foundation (Major)
Core (Minor)
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