Tropical Pub & Grille

1 Century Dr, Winter Haven, FL 33881
Bar / Pub
Last inspected: Oct 30, 2025
100
Score
Low Risk

Inspectors have visited Tropical Pub & Grille seven times, with records going back to 2023. The latest inspection on file is from Oct 30, 2025. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near two violations per visit across recent inspections.

“Food-contact surface soiled with food debris” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

Among Winter Haven restaurants, the typical score is 88; Tropical Pub & Grille is comfortably above that bar. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

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Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 30, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Aug 22, 2025
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
53B-01-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. Observed on can opener blade, employee cleaned can opener blade. **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed for chlorine and quaternary.
16-37-1
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed bottled water on floor in pub area, manager removed bottled waters from floor. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Interior of microwave has accumulation of food debris.
22-08-4
67
Jun 10, 2025
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Mar 8, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Oct 25, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed potato Salad in flip top unit across from grill.
02C-01-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed debris on can opener blade.
22-02-4
Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Provided form and operator complied. **Corrected On-Site**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Provided form to operator to comply. **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed in ice machine, scoop removed from ice. **Corrected On-Site**
10-08-5
61
Mar 7, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Feb 1, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
74

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Tropical Pub & Grille last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Tropical Pub & Grille on file is from Oct 30, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Tropical Pub & Grille?

Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Tropical Pub & Grille.

How does Tropical Pub & Grille compare to other restaurants in Winter Haven?

Tropical Pub & Grille most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Winter Haven average of 88.

Has Tropical Pub & Grille's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Tropical Pub & Grille have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Tropical Pub & Grille 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 Pub & Grille inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Tropical Pub & Grille is inspected around three times per year on average.