Tropical Grill
Last inspected: Apr 8, 2026
78
Score
Inspectors have visited Tropical Grill nine times, with records going back to 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Apr 8, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near four violations per visit.
“Food-contact surface soiled with food debris” comes up most often, recorded five times in the inspection record.
Restaurants in Hernando Beach average 82, so Tropical Grill trails the local norm. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
9
Inspections
0
Critical latest
2
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 8, 2026
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine test strips expired.
16-37-1
Intermediate - Raw or undercooked oysters offered and establishment has no consumer advisory sign provided on wall, menu, placard, table tent or by any other written means. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Provided the operator with DBPR Form HR 5025-131. The operator posted. **Corrected On-Site**
02A-01-5
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
78
Mar 12, 2025
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. In vertical freezer- raw comminuted beef over onions rings and French fries In single door reach in cooler - raw beef and fish over coleslaw
08A-02-6
High Priority - Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Chlorine sanitizer > 200 ppm, corrected to 100 ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
41-18-4
Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Cook came in from outside, washed hands in 3 compartment sink. Discussed proper hand wash with operator.
12A-03-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Fry baskets soiled **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee bever on lift top cooler, operator discarde **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
12B-07-4
58
Dec 30, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Pot in hand wash sink , operator removed **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. Fry baskets
22-02-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. On prep table, moved to bottom shelf **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
12B-07-4
78
May 20, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards stained Priority: Intermediate - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-20: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
90
Mar 14, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
61
Oct 2, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Bucket on cook line > 200 ppm,
41-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. Fry baskets **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Blocked by cutting board, operator removed **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris.
36-73-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Wall fan
23-03-4
Basic - Employee with ineffective hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Waist length Pony tail on one cook,
13-02-4
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Ahi tuna, thawed in package, discussed with person in charge
06-09-1
Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. On counter next to clean dishes, French fries, moved to lower shelf **Corrected On-Site**
21-44-1
Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Spatulas, whisks by lift top cooler
24-18-4
52
Mar 7, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In small black refrigerator- shredded cheese (50F - Cold Holding); cream (51F - Cold Holding)moved back to walk in cooler **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Fry baskets
22-02-4
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
70
Dec 5, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee came into truck and put gloves on without washing hands and started handling chicken
12A-07-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw burgers over dressings in reach in cooler, raw burgers moved **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment.
01C-05-4
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.
01C-03-4
Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Employee washed hands in 3 compartment sink
12A-03-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink has cutting board and bucket on top of it, items removed **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Bucket of clam meat on floor Bucket of fish on floor All items have been put in walk in cooler on a shelf **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Clam meat in standing water, water temperature 63F Lobster meat in standing water, water temperature 62F Fish in standing water, water temperature was 62F Operator put all items in walk in cooler after taking items out of water **Corrective Action Taken**
06-01-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
14-09-4
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
13-04-4
41
Jul 19, 2022
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Tropical Grill last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Tropical Grill on file is from Apr 8, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Tropical Grill?
Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Tropical Grill.
How does Tropical Grill compare to other restaurants in Hernando Beach?
Tropical Grill most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is lower than the Hernando Beach average of 82.
Has Tropical Grill's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Tropical Grill have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Tropical Grill 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 Grill inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Tropical Grill is inspected around two times per year on average.
Nearby Restaurants