Willy's Tropical Breeze

Pine Island Park, Brooksville, FL 34607

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Jun 27, 2024

Score

Low Risk

Going back to 2022, Willy's Tropical Breeze has five inspections in the public record. Inspectors last stopped by on Jun 27, 2024. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around three violations each.

“Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable” comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.

The city-wide average sits at 90, which Willy's Tropical Breeze's 82 doesn't quite reach. The record reflects steady performance over time.

Inspections

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Major latest

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Inspection History

Jun 27, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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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/. Food in storage shed next to restaurant, 3 chest freezers, ice machine, floors and walls not smooth and cleanable. All are wood, not painted. No plans on file. Plans received by Tallahassee last week, per Marie

51-16-7

Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Personal food in refrigerator, deli meat, in drawer. Operator labeled and moved to small refrigerator

08B-49-4

Basic - Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. Food in storage shed next to restaurant, 3 chest freezers, ice machine, walls not smooth and cleanable. All are wood, not painted. Floors have been covered with vinyl tile

36-12-4

Apr 1, 2024

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Supervisor/Person in Charge Present

FL-01

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal

FL-51

Jun 28, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

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High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed toxic chemicals stored on shelf above ice machine in storage room. Employee removed. **Corrected On-Site**

41-10-4

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at handwash sink. Employee posted. **Corrected On-Site**

31B-04-4

Oct 28, 2022

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 1 minor violation.

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Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Burgers, chicken and steak not date marked in reach in cooler, all items dated **Corrected On-Site**

02C-02-5

Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk in reach in cooler, milk was dated **Corrected On-Site**

02C-03-5

Basic - Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. Floors, walls and ceiling in food storage area not smooth and easily cleanable **Repeat Violation**

36-12-4

Jul 19, 2022

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. Floor, walls and ceiling is plywood in storage shed, operator has ice machine, three chest freezers, can and jar foods in shed, shed is not completely sealed **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-19: **Time Extended**

36-12-4

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Willy's Tropical Breeze last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Willy's Tropical Breeze on file is from Jun 27, 2024. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Willy's Tropical Breeze?

Across the inspection record, “floors not constructed to be easily cleanable” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Willy's Tropical Breeze.

How does Willy's Tropical Breeze compare to other restaurants in Brooksville?

Willy's Tropical Breeze most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is lower than the Brooksville average of 90.

Has Willy's Tropical Breeze's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Willy's Tropical Breeze have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Willy's Tropical Breeze 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 Willy's Tropical Breeze inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Willy's Tropical Breeze is inspected around three times per year on average.

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