Tropical Garden Bungalows

430 8 St, West Palm Beach, FL 33401

Other

Last inspected: Nov 10, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Across the available record, Tropical Garden Bungalows has six inspections on file, the first dated 2023. The latest inspection on file is from Nov 10, 2025. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around three violations each.

When inspectors have written things up, “current hotel and restaurant license not displayed” has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.

Restaurants in West Palm Beach average 79, so Tropical Garden Bungalows is doing better than most peers. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Nov 10, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation.

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

05-08-4

Jun 9, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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Intermediate - Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer. Observed with sanitation bucket.

16-33-4

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Repeat Violation**

50-09-4

Jun 17, 2024

Routine - Food

3 minor violations.

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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-17: **Time Extended**

51-13-4

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observe in kitchen hand wash sink. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-17: **Time Extended**

31B-04-4

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-17: **Time Extended**

50-09-4

Apr 2, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

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Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning**

53A-01-7

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observe in kitchen hand wash sink. **Warning**

31B-04-4

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning**

50-09-4

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. **Warning**

51-13-4

Jul 13, 2023

Food-Licensing Inspection

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-13: **Time Extended**

16-37-1

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. I emailed operator sign. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-13: **Time Extended**

51-13-4

May 4, 2023

Food-Licensing Inspection

1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.

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High Priority - Establishment using a sanitizer solution that does not meet the requirements specified in 40 CFR 180. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until approved sanitizer is available for warewashing. Observe dishwasher on plans but not installed yet. **Warning**

22-48-5

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Warning**

16-37-1

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

05-08-4

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. I emailed operator sign. **Warning**

51-13-4

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. I emailed operator sign. **Warning**

31B-04-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Tropical Garden Bungalows last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Tropical Garden Bungalows on file is from Nov 10, 2025. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Tropical Garden Bungalows?

Across the inspection record, “current hotel and restaurant license not displayed” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Tropical Garden Bungalows.

How does Tropical Garden Bungalows compare to other restaurants in West Palm Beach?

Tropical Garden Bungalows most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the West Palm Beach average of 79.

Has Tropical Garden Bungalows' inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Tropical Garden Bungalows have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Tropical Garden Bungalows 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 Garden Bungalows inspected?

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

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