Tropical Latin Foods

6157 S Us Highway 1, Fort Pierce, FL 34982
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Dec 2, 2025
100
Score
Low Risk

Going back to 2023, Tropical Latin Foods has four inspections in the public record. On Dec 2, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around zero violations, down from roughly four violations earlier in the record.

“Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

The city-wide average for Fort Pierce sits at 87, putting Tropical Latin Foods on the better side of that line. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

4
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 2, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Mar 25, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk opened more than 24 hours ago. Operator labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-03-5
Basic - Attachment in disrepair. Attached entrance floor grate on mobile unit loose.
36-51-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Operator corrected. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Operator exchanged. **Corrected On-Site**
14-09-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Emailed to operator. **Corrective Action Taken**
51-13-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exhaust fan dusty. **Corrected On-Site**
23-03-4
70
Mar 20, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
82
Feb 15, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Stored on prep table
41-10-4
Basic - Hood vent soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.
23-03-4
82

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Tropical Latin Foods last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Tropical Latin Foods on file is from Dec 2, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Tropical Latin Foods?

Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Tropical Latin Foods.

How does Tropical Latin Foods compare to other restaurants in Fort Pierce?

Tropical Latin Foods most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Fort Pierce average of 87.

Has Tropical Latin Foods' inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Tropical Latin Foods have averaged around zero violations per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Tropical Latin Foods 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 Latin Foods inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Tropical Latin Foods is inspected roughly once per year on average.