Tropico
Last inspected: Mar 6, 2026
82
Score
Tropico has been inspected 15 times since 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Mar 6, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near one violation per visit across recent inspections.
“Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.
That falls roughly in the middle of the pack for Clearwater restaurants. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
15
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 6, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Torn gasket under grill.
14-11-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
31B-04-4
82
Aug 29, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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Intermediate - Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap.
31B-06-4
Basic - damage to wall. Dish area.
36-24-5
86
Apr 30, 2025
Complaint Partial
No violations found.
100
Apr 21, 2025
Complaint Partial
No violations found.
100
Mar 27, 2025
Complaint Partial
No violations found.
100
Mar 21, 2025
Complaint Partial
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Establishment operating with no potable running water. No running water at time of inspection shut off due to plumbing repairs. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-21: Operator has attached a drain to the bottom of the hand sink and has plumbed it to another working drain to catch gray water. **Time Extended**
27-12-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Water shut off to restaurant and bar area because of plumbing issue with drain lines. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-21: **Time Extended**
31A-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. License displayed 2-1-2025. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-21: **Time Extended**
50-09-4
74
Mar 20, 2025
Complaint Partial
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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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 in bar area garnishing drinks with fruit with bare hands. Educated employee and he put on gloves no hand wash. **Warning**
09-01-4
High Priority - Establishment operating with no potable running water. No running water at time of inspection shut off due to plumbing repairs. **Warning**
27-12-4
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee put on gloves with no hand wash. Educated employee. **Warning**
12A-07-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Water shut off to restaurant and bar area because of plumbing issue with drain lines. **Warning**
31A-09-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. License displayed 2-1-2025. **Warning**
50-09-4
55
Feb 24, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
74
Dec 3, 2024
Complaint Full
No violations found.
100
Nov 20, 2024
Complaint Full
No violations found.
100
Jul 31, 2024
Routine - Food
3 major violations.
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Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Single-Use/Single-Service Articles Properly Stored and Used
FL-45
Food Properly Stored/Protected
FL-48
90
Feb 2, 2024
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Back pack stored with juices. Item moved. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
51-11-4
90
Aug 16, 2023
Routine - Food
3 major violations.
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Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Food Properly Stored/Protected
FL-48
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
74
Feb 24, 2023
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. **Corrected On-Site**
51-11-4
Basic - No suitable facilities provided to store employee clothing and other possessions. Stored on rack with plastic ware. Item moved. **Corrected On-Site**
40-01-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Both bar coolers. **Repeat Violation**
29-49-6
86
Jul 12, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Both soda gun nozzles.
22-02-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
16-46-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Both coolers at outside bar.
29-49-6
78
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Tropico last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Tropico on file is from Mar 6, 2026. The public record contains 15 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Tropico?
Across the inspection record, “carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Tropico.
How does Tropico compare to other restaurants in Clearwater?
Tropico most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is about the same as the Clearwater average of 79.
Has Tropico's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Tropico have averaged around one violation per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Tropico 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 Tropico inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Tropico is inspected around four times per year on average.
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