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Licensee
Name: TROPICAL CUISINE License Number: SEA3917437
Rank: Seating License Expiration Date: 02/01/2026
Primary Status: Current Secondary Status: Active
Location Address: 9005 E ADAMO DR B
TAMPA, FL 33619

Inspection Information
Inspection Type Inspection Date Result High Priority Violations Intermediate Violations Basic Violations
Routine - Food 10/01/2025 Met Inspection Standards
During This Visit
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Violations:
A summary of the violations found during the inspection are listed below. The department cites violations of Florida's sanitation and safety laws, which are based on the standards of U.S. Food and Drug Administration's Food Code. High Priority violations are those which could contribute directly to a foodborne illness or injury and include items such as cooking, reheating, cooling and hand-washing. Intermediate violations are those which, if not addressed, could lead to risk factors that contribute to foodborne illness or injury. These violations include personnel training, documentation or record keeping and labeling. Basic violations are those which are considered best practices to implement. While most establishments correct all violations in a timely manner (often during the inspection), the division's procedures are designed to compel compliance with all violations through follow-up visits, administration action or closure when necessary.
Violation    Observation
22-20-5    Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine in kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-30: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-01: **Time Extended**
14-09-4    Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Sandwich station cutting board. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-30: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-01: **Time Extended**
36-73-4    Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Cooks line under fryers. Floor in kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-30: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-01: **Time Extended**
36-68-5    Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. Ceiling in kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-30: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-01: **Time Extended**
10-06-5    Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Handle of scoop in cooked beans in walk in cooler. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-30: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-01: **Time Extended**
31B-04-4    Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. 2 Handwash sinks on front line next to kitchen doors. Handwash sink in kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-30: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-01: **Time Extended**
22-16-4    Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in coolers in kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-30: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-01: **Time Extended**
08B-12-5    Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Stored food not covered. Cut plantains and multiple items in walk in cooler. Raw pork in walk in freezer. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-30: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-01: **Time Extended**
35A-05-4    High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 8 live roaches in non functional ice machine on front cooks line. 1 live roach on Ciclon Energy drink reach in cooler. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-30: 1 live roach under cabinet at sandwich station. 1 live roach in cabinet at sandwich station. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-01: 1 dead roach under prep table at sandwich area. 1 dead fly on jug of vinegar in kitchen under prep table. Operator cleaned and sanitized area. **Time Extended**
03A-02-5    High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cold holding: macaroni salad 56 F, potato salad 58 F Operator put on ice at time of inspection. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-30: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-01: **Time Extended**
03B-01-6    High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Hot Holding: chicken 90 F, pork 112 F, fried pork 98 F, Operator put in oven at time of inspection to bring back to temperature. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-30: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-01: **Time Extended**
22-02-4    Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards stained. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-30: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-01: **Time Extended**
02C-02-5    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. Cooked beans, cooked pork and multiple items in walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-30: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-01: **Time Extended**
41-17-4    Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled with yellow liquid under table in kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-30: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-01: **Time Extended**
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