Tropics Grille
Last inspected: Dec 1, 2025
90
Score
The health department has logged 14 inspections at Tropics Grille, the earliest from 2022. The most recent visit was on Dec 1, 2025. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near four violations per visit.
Looking across the full record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” is the recurring theme, flagged three times.
Restaurants in Wilton Manors average 81, so Tropics Grille is doing better than most peers. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
14
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 1, 2025
Complaint Full
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed walk in cooler at 43°F. (Immediately after delivery was put away). Advised chef to monitor closely and call for repair to get below 41°F.
14-74-7
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in walk in cooler, cold holding unit.
05-09-4
90
Nov 13, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. Observed can opener with build up of debris.
22-02-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. **Repeat Violation**
23-24-4
Basic - Ceiling vents soiled with accumulated grease or dust.
36-34-5
Basic - Hood ventilation system inadequate cleaning as evidenced by grease accumulation on hood filters and walls.
36-68-5
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
22-16-4
74
Apr 25, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer. Observed out of date test strips for quaternary tablets. **Repeat Violation**
16-33-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed mold like buildup in both bar soda guns.
22-02-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles.
23-24-4
Basic - Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. Observed zero (0) ppm chlorine.
16-55-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed in walk-in freezer, cases of bread directly on the floor. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave on expo line with food debris.
22-08-4
67
Mar 12, 2025
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs in walk in cooler over gnocchi. Operator relocated. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
16-37-1
Basic - Food stored on floor in walk-in freezer.
08B-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed buildup of food debris on can rack. Operator cleaned during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
23-03-4
70
Feb 19, 2025
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
58
Feb 13, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jan 22, 2025
Complaint Full
2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed items prepared (per operator) 36-48 hours prior, meatloaf, lasagna, cooked chicken wings, etc. all no date marks.
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Warewashing machine not automatically dispensing the detergent and/or the sanitizer. Observed sanitizer supply empty. Operator changed and tested and corrected to 100 ppm chlorine. **Corrected On-Site**
16-59-1
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed in front mixing pan.
16-21-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Kitchen door handles observed with buildup of debris.
23-24-4
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed Mahi Mahi moved from freezer to thaw prior to removing from reduced oxygen packaging. Operator removed all. **Repeat Violation**
06-09-1
Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed multiple locations in kitchen and bar areas with a buildup of debris.
36-01-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed multiple locations in the kitchen with missing wall tile
36-24-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed kitchen hand washing sink with buildup of mold like substance.
23-03-4
61
Dec 26, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ observed Gregory Horine expired 10-09-2024 **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-26: Extended until the scheduled testing date. 1/16/2025. **Time Extended**
53A-03-7
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed multiple broken gaskets on line coolers. - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-26: Time extended until next routine inspection. **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Observed at walk in freezer. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-26: Time extended until next routine inspection. **Time Extended**
14-36-5
82
Oct 21, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
53B-13-5
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ observed Gregory Horine expired 10-09-2024 **Warning**
53A-03-7
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed multiple cutting boards on flip top coolers deeply grooved.
14-09-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed multiple broken gaskets on line coolers.
14-11-5
Basic - Exterior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Observed at walk in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
14-36-5
70
Apr 1, 2024
Complaint Full
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
74
Jan 23, 2024
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed: 1. slicer left dirty with onions from night before. 2. Bar soda guns with mold like buildup in guns and holsters. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed bar sink blocked, plungers (2) inside sink. Operator removed. **Corrective Action Taken**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
53B-13-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed salmon in walk-in cooler, thawing, still in reduced oxygen packaging. **Repeat Violation**
06-09-1
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cases of French fries and onion rings stored on freezer floor.
08B-38-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed in salad station, to go ramekins used as measuring cups by closing cooks in Parmesan cheese and oranges.
14-01-5
58
Aug 17, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
50
Nov 4, 2022
Complaint Full
5 critical violations. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. butter (412-48F - Cold Holding) in sauté flip top cooler. Butter in cooler overnight per Chef, See stop sale.
03A-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product. Food stored in ice used for drinks. Bottle of wine in ice bin at bar. Bottle removed and ice discarded. See stop sale.
01B-03-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. butter (412-48F - Cold Holding) in sauté flip top cooler. Butter in cooler overnight per Chef,
01B-02-5
High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. 209ppm.water added and retested 50ppm? **Corrected On-Site**
41-27-4
High Priority - Food stored in ice used for drinks. Bottle of wine in ice bin at bar. See stop sale.
08B-56-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink at cook line. Soap replaced. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine cleaned during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
22-20-5
Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Hallway by the wine cooler.
36-03-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Drinks removed. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Case of chicken on floor in Walk in cooler. Case moved to shelf and properly stored. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-47-4
Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses on soda machine. Scoop removed, cleaned and placed in container. **Corrected On-Site**
10-12-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees, sink in server area next to coffee maker and pantry sink. Signs added during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-04-4
32
Sep 29, 2022
Complaint Full
3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Sewage and Wastewater Properly Disposed
FL-27
61
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Tropics Grille last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Tropics Grille on file is from Dec 1, 2025. The public record contains 14 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Tropics Grille?
Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Tropics Grille.
How does Tropics Grille compare to other restaurants in Wilton Manors?
Tropics Grille most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Wilton Manors average of 81.
Has Tropics Grille's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Tropics Grille have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Tropics 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 Tropics Grille inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Tropics Grille is inspected around four times per year on average.
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