Tropics
Last inspected: Feb 1, 2024
74
Score
Public records show four inspections at Tropics stretching back to 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Feb 1, 2024. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme. The file hasn't been updated since Feb 1, 2024, so take the current picture with that in mind.
Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around six violations to closer to three violations per visit.
Tropics scores about where you'd expect for a Tarpon Springs restaurant. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
4
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 1, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/ **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-01: **Time Extended**
50-08-7
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 https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Mop sink has been moved from outside to inside the back area. 3 compartment sink in prep area on plans it shows a single hand sink **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-01: **Time Extended**
51-16-7
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-01: **Time Extended**
14-09-4
74
Jun 29, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken above raw pork, employee moved chicken to bottom of cooler **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-20-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards soiled **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at any of the hand sinks **Warning**
31B-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/. Plans on file do not match what is seen in establishment. There is a 3 compartment sink in back prep area, one of the sinks has a hand wash sign above it. **Warning**
51-16-7
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Provided manager with DBPR Form HR 5030-081, manager posted **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
02B-02-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Warning**
14-09-4
Basic - No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment. Mop sink outside is not functional. Employee states they dumb mop water in 3 compartment sink **Warning**
29-27-4
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Floor in dry storage where chest freezer with food in it is kept is not sealed concrete **Warning**
36-02-5
Basic - Waste line missing at soda gun holster. **Warning**
29-17-4
43
Oct 13, 2022
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
70
Jul 26, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-26: Operator states they will have them by Friday **Admin Complaint**
53B-01-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tiles in kitchen moved to the side of hanging down and cracked. Hole in Ceiling. Observed ceiling in dry storage area missing. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-26: **Time Extended**
36-32-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting board on cook line heavily grooved. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-26: **Time Extended**
14-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed chest freezer with gasket torn in rear prep area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-26: **Time Extended**
14-11-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed FIreResistant Panel wall on cook line separating and exposing insulation in wall. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-26: **Time Extended**
36-24-5
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Tropics last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Tropics on file is from Feb 1, 2024. The public record contains four inspections in total.
How does Tropics compare to other restaurants in Tarpon Springs?
Tropics most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is about the same as the Tarpon Springs average of 77.
Has Tropics' inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Tropics have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Tropics means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
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