Tropical Food Shack

3802 Durant Rd, Valrico, FL 33596

American

Last inspected: Oct 24, 2025

100

Score

Low Risk

Tropical Food Shack appears in inspection records three times, starting in 2025. Inspectors last stopped by on Oct 24, 2025. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around zero violations compared to roughly two violations earlier on.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Valrico restaurant scores 81. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Oct 24, 2025

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Aug 19, 2025

Routine - Food

3 major violations. 1 minor violation.

View 4 violations

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

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

Jan 21, 2025

Food-Licensing Inspection

No violations found.

100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Tropical Food Shack last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Tropical Food Shack on file is from Oct 24, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

How does Tropical Food Shack compare to other restaurants in Valrico?

Tropical Food Shack most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Valrico average of 81.

Has Tropical Food Shack's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Tropical Food Shack have averaged around zero violations per visit, down from roughly two earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

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

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