Tropicuban Cafe

5772 54 Ave N, Kenneth City, FL 33709

Café / Breakfast

Last inspected: Aug 21, 2023

Score

High Risk

Inspectors have visited Tropicuban Cafe three times, with records going back to 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Aug 21, 2023. Diners may want to take note: high risk reflects issues that a health inspector considered important. Note that Tropicuban Cafe's inspection history hasn't been updated since Aug 21, 2023; current conditions may have shifted from what the file shows.

Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around 13 violations lately compared to roughly five violations before.

Restaurants in Kenneth City average 61, so Tropicuban Cafe trails the local norm. Diners may want to scan the inspection details before deciding to visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Aug 21, 2023

Routine - Food

4 critical violations. 3 major violations. 6 minor violations.

View 13 violations

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Food Obtained from Approved Sources

FL-11

Certified Food Manager Identification

FL-02

Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Food Received at Proper Temperature

FL-12

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Toilet Rooms Maintained

FL-53

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure

FL-25

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Washing Fruits and Vegetables

FL-42

Dec 13, 2022

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.

View 7 violations

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Bread stored in printed thank you bags **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-08: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-13: **Time Extended**

14-31-5

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Butter registered at 68 degrees farenheit and garlic and oil mixture registered at 70 degrees farenheit. Items brought out less than 4 hours ago but is not held on time. Inspector told employee to put back in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-08: Front line: butter 53 degrees F, fresh garlic in oil 63 degrees F. Discussed with operator to place in reach-in cooler. Operator placed in cooler **Time Extended** **Corrective Action Taken** - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-13: On front line: Butter 68 degrees F, fresh garlic in oil. Employee place in cooler. **Time Extended** **Corrective Action Taken**

03A-02-5

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Slicer and cutting boards soiled with food debris **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-08: Slicer soiled **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-13: **Time Extended**

22-02-4

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Multiple items in reach in coolers not properly dated after 24 hours. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-08: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-13: **Time Extended**

02C-02-5

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed popcorn ceiling throughout establishment. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-08: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-13: **Time Extended**

36-37-5

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Holes in wall behind reach in coolers in back of kitchen **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-08: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-13: **Time Extended**

36-24-5

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-08: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-13: **Time Extended**

22-08-4

Sep 22, 2022

Routine - Food

3 minor violations.

View 3 violations

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration

FL-33

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Tropicuban Cafe last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Tropicuban Cafe on file is from Aug 21, 2023. The public record contains three inspections in total.

How does Tropicuban Cafe compare to other restaurants in Kenneth City?

Tropicuban Cafe most recently scored 16 out of 100, which is lower than the Kenneth City average of 61.

Has Tropicuban Cafe's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Tropicuban Cafe have averaged around 13 violations per visit, up from roughly five earlier in the record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Tropicuban Cafe means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.

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