Tropic's Hunker Down Lounge Hideaway/Category 5

1 S Atlantic Ave, Cocoa Beach, FL 32931

Bar / Pub

Last inspected: Mar 11, 2024

Score

Low Risk

Going back to 2022, Tropic's Hunker Down Lounge Hideaway/Category 5 has four inspections in the public record. The most recent report on file is from Mar 11, 2024. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues. The file hasn't been updated since Mar 11, 2024, so take the current picture with that in mind.

Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around three violations lately compared to roughly zero violations before.

Among Cocoa Beach restaurants, this is a fairly standard result. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 11, 2024

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 1 minor violation.

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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink next to ice machine is blocked by compressed air tanks - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-11: **Time Extended**

31A-09-4

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ice chute for oasis machine. Has an accumulation of mold like substance. Holsters for soda guns are soiled - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-11: **Time Extended**

22-02-4

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Compressed air tanks next to ice machine are not tethered - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-11: **Time Extended**

51-11-4

Nov 13, 2023

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Apr 3, 2023

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

Basic - Waste line missing at soda gun holster. Under exterior service window

29-17-4

Dec 21, 2022

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.

View 4 violations

High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. 500+ ppm. Educated operator on how to properly mix and measure **Corrected On-Site**

22-43-4

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Rice scoops in standing water of 86°F. Operator discarded **Corrected On-Site**

10-07-4

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Operator secured **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

51-11-4

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Put on hat **Corrected On-Site**

13-03-4

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Tropic's Hunker Down Lounge Hideaway/Category 5 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Tropic's Hunker Down Lounge Hideaway/Category 5 on file is from Mar 11, 2024. The public record contains four inspections in total.

How does Tropic's Hunker Down Lounge Hideaway/Category 5 compare to other restaurants in Cocoa Beach?

Tropic's Hunker Down Lounge Hideaway/Category 5 most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is about the same as the Cocoa Beach average of 77.

Has Tropic's Hunker Down Lounge Hideaway/Category 5's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Tropic's Hunker Down Lounge Hideaway/Category 5 have averaged around three violations per visit, up from roughly zero earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Tropic's Hunker Down Lounge Hideaway/Category 5 means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

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