Tropicale (The)
Last inspected: Apr 20, 2026
82
Score
Inspectors have visited Tropicale (The) 10 times, with records going back to 2023. Inspectors last stopped by on Apr 20, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near two violations each time.
Looking across the full record, “raw animal food stored over/not properly separated” is the recurring theme, flagged four times.
Restaurants in Orlando average 79, so Tropicale (The) is doing better than most peers. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
10
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 20, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. butter (46F - Cold Holding); sausage (45F - Cold Holding) walkin cooler, operator states door opened frequently due to service ending. Will keep door closed and monitor **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.bowl in panko bin **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
82
Dec 22, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Oct 13, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Shell eggs over oil in walk-in in cooler **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Digital menu board outside of restaurant. Eggs Benedict, avacado toast with sunny side up egg, **Warning**
02B-01-5
78
Jun 2, 2025
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Infront of steam kettle. **Repeat Violation**
36-17-5
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Leaking pipe at handwashing sink in ware washing area.
29-11-4
90
Nov 20, 2024
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
95
Apr 23, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Shell eggs on cart over ready to eat items from buffet in walk-in cooler **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Measuring cups in sink on cookline **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Backpack, jacket in dish area on shelves above clean equipment **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. At dish area at drain line
36-17-5
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Single door cooler next to stove **Corrected On-Site**
12B-13-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Cooler drawers under flattop
22-16-4
64
Sep 20, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Employee handled dessert items. Operator coached employee **Corrected On-Site** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-20: **Time Extended**
09-01-4
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Beef over parm cheese and arugula in single door cooler on cookline **Corrected On-Site** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-20: **Time Extended**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Tomato sauce in low boy in rum bar prep area **Corrected On-Site** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-20: **Time Extended**
02C-02-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in chest freezer on cookline, two door freezer across from walk-in coolers - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-20: **Time Extended**
14-69-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Stored food not covered. In chest freezer, operator discarded **Corrected On-Site** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-20: **Time Extended**
08B-12-5
61
Jul 13, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Employee handled dessert items. Operator coached employee **Corrected On-Site**
09-01-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Beef over parm cheese and arugula in single door cooler on cookline **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Sunny side up eggs, No indicating to consumer advisory **Warning**
02B-01-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Tomato sauce in low boy in rum bar prep area **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Basic - Ice buildup in chest freezer on cookline, two door freezer across from walk-in coolers
14-69-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. In chest freezer, operator discarded **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
55
May 22, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 10 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
43
Jan 10, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Sewage and Wastewater Properly Disposed
FL-27
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
70
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Tropicale (The) last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Tropicale (The) on file is from Apr 20, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Tropicale (The)?
Across the inspection record, “raw animal food stored over/not properly separated” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Tropicale (The).
How does Tropicale (The) compare to other restaurants in Orlando?
Tropicale (The) most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Orlando average of 79.
Has Tropicale (The)'s inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Tropicale (The) have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Tropicale (The) 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 Tropicale (The) inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Tropicale (The) is inspected around three times per year on average.
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