Tropicana Jax

5627 Verna Blvd, Jacksonville, FL 32205
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Apr 1, 2026
82
Score
Low Risk

Tropicana Jax appears in inspection records six times, starting in 2022. On Apr 1, 2026, 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.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near two violations each time.

When inspectors have written things up, “raw animal food stored over/not properly separated” has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.

Restaurants in Jacksonville average 74, so Tropicana Jax is doing better than most peers. The record reflects steady performance over time.

6
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 1, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Shell eggs stored over sausage and cheese, manager properly stored shell eggs. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08A-05-6
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Manager properly stored scoop. **Corrected On-Site**
10-08-5
82
Oct 28, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw Ground beef stored over cooked empanadas. Manager properly stored food items. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Utensils stored in hand wash sink . Manager removed items from hand sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
78
May 2, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Shell eggs stored over ready to eat breads, manager properly stored shell eggs **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Case of pizza boxes stored on floor, manager properly stored pizza boxes **Corrected On-Site**
25-05-4
82
Jun 7, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
May 25, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
78
Sep 27, 2022
Food-Licensing Inspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
90

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Tropicana Jax last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Tropicana Jax on file is from Apr 1, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Tropicana Jax?

Across the inspection record, “raw animal food stored over/not properly separated” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Tropicana Jax.

How does Tropicana Jax compare to other restaurants in Jacksonville?

Tropicana Jax most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Jacksonville average of 74.

Has Tropicana Jax's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Tropicana Jax have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Tropicana Jax 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 Tropicana Jax inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Tropicana Jax is inspected around two times per year on average.