Tropics Cafe
Last inspected: Jan 30, 2026
86
Score
Going back to 2022, Tropics Cafe has 10 inspections in the public record. Tropics Cafe was last inspected on Jan 30, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.
Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around two violations compared to roughly eight violations earlier on.
When inspectors have written things up, “wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust” has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.
Compared to the broader West Palm Beach restaurant scene, where the average is 80, this is a stronger showing. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
10
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 30, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
86
Jul 8, 2025
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
95
Mar 10, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
86
Sep 20, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
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High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Missing on hose Bibb at mop sink outside. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-20: Same **Time Extended**
29-34-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Ice machine outside. No lock on ice machine. No plans available on OnBase. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-20: Plan review email. DHR.planreview@myfloridalicense.com **Time Extended**
51-16-7
78
Sep 19, 2024
Routine - Food
7 critical violations. 3 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 19 violations
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Male employee opened the walk-in cooler door.( door handle soiled) then put on gloves to cut onion. Explained and he properly put on new gloves. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12A-07-5
High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 3 rodent droppings on bottom shelf behind bag n box by beverage station.beverage station next to kitchen entrance. **Warning**
35A-04-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Raw chicken 49 f, corn salsa 48 f, roasted peppers 49 f, hummus 49 f, provolone cheese 49 f, raw hamburger 47 f ( overnight) coleslaw 49 f ( overnight ) all overnight in this cooler. Not prepared or portioned today. **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Raw chicken 49 f, corn salsa 48 f, roasted peppers 49 f, hummus 49 f, provolone cheese 49 f, raw hamburger 47 f ( overnight) coleslaw 49 f ( overnight ) all overnight in this cooler. Not prepared or portioned today. **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. chicken tender 131( not under the heat ) as per operator less than 30 minutes. Manager discarded the chicken tenders. **Warning**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Surface cleaner bottle stored with seasoning. Explained and manager removed the chemical bottle. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-10-4
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Missing on hose Bibb at mop sink outside. **Warning**
29-34-4
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. Emailed one. Operator printed, laminated and posted. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled. Employee cleaned. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Ice machine outside. No lock on ice machine. No plans available on OnBase. **Warning**
51-16-7
Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Onion not washed before cutting. Explained. **Warning**
08B-39-4
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed red onions stored over cut lettuce in walk in cooler. Explained and manager rearranged. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-17-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Black mold like substance buildup behind dishwasher. **Warning**
36-27-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. By counter. Explained and manager stored in sanitizer bucket. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
21-12-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour bins and salt storage container not labeled. Manager labeled. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
02D-01-5
Basic - Unprotected ice machine in a customer/nonsecure area. No lock on Outside ice machine . **Warning**
08B-62-4
Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Flour bin lid broken. **Warning**
14-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. **Warning**
14-69-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. In flip top cooler. Manager put one. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
05-09-4
17
Feb 7, 2024
Complaint Full
3 minor violations.
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Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris in walk in freezer.
36-73-4
Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust in dish area.
36-27-5
86
Aug 21, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
55
Jun 16, 2023
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
58
Apr 11, 2023
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
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Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Vent cover in walk in cooler
36-34-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Freezer reach in gaskets on cookline
23-03-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Walls at dish machine
36-27-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar flour salt containers in dry storage
02D-01-5
82
Jul 19, 2022
Complaint Full
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Dumping ice in hand sink on cook line and front line hand sinks. Explained
31A-11-4
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Personal beverage container stored with and above food. Manager moved container to bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-49-4
86
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Tropics Cafe last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Tropics Cafe on file is from Jan 30, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Tropics Cafe?
Across the inspection record, “wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Tropics Cafe.
How does Tropics Cafe compare to other restaurants in West Palm Beach?
Tropics Cafe most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the West Palm Beach average of 80.
Has Tropics Cafe's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Tropics Cafe have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly eight earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Tropics Cafe 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 Tropics Cafe inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Tropics Cafe is inspected around three times per year on average.
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