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Licensee
Name: TROPICAL CUISINE License Number: SEA3917437
Rank: Seating License Expiration Date: 02/01/2024
Primary Status: Delinquent 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 12/17/2021 Follow-up Inspection Required
Violations require further review, but are not an immediate threat to the public.
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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 - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. Ice machines at front counter and at kitchen. **Warning**
12B-07-4    Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drinks stored on storage shelves with clean cooking equipments at kitchen. **Warning**
40-06-5    Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee cellphones stored on storage shelves with clean food equipments at kitchen. **Warning**
08B-47-4    Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Milk in walk-in cooler. Employee moved to shelf. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
22-08-4    Basic - Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. **Warning**
40-01-4    Basic - No suitable facilities provided to store employee clothing and other possessions. Observed employee bicycle stored next to ice machine at kitchen. **Warning**
35B-05-4    Basic - Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present. **Warning**
35B-03-4    Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. **Warning**
42-01-4    Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Warning**
21-12-4    Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
35A-02-6    High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 8 live flies in the kitchen by back door area, **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08A-05-6    High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken and raw beef stored over bread in walk-in cooler. **Warning**
12A-09-4    High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee handled payment then returned to working with food without changing gloves. **Warning**
03A-02-5    High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Display case at front counter: Cold holding: shredded lettuce 61 °F, macaroni salad 63 °F, potato salad 63 °F, sliced cheese 51 °F, sliced turkey 45 °F, sliced ham 43 °F. Observed ice level is low, recommended to place more ice in display case. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
03B-01-6    High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Hot box at kitchen: Hot holding: cooked white rice 109 °F, cooked pork 110 °F, cooked chicken 108 °F, cooked beef 109 °F. Observed ambient temperature of the hot box is 105 °F, discussed with employee to reheat food items to 165 °F within 2 hours. **Warning**
31A-09-4    Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed wet wiping cloths and pitcher stored in handwash sink at front counter. Removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
53A-01-7    Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning**
53A-05-6    Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed 8 employees working at time of inspection. **Warning**
53B-01-5    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**
27-09-4    Intermediate - No running hot and cold water at handwash sink. On cook line. **Warning**
02C-02-5    Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked ground beef in walk-in cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
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