CHOMPERS AT TROPICAL
1485 LAKEVIEW DR, Deland FL 32720 · 7723599849
Last inspected Aug 13, 2026 · 5 visits since August 2023
3 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.
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Inspection history
5 visits, newest first
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
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Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 12 recorded, 4 high priority.
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Butter 57F in reach in cooler, placed overnight in drawers
Time/temperature control for safety food controlled by time and required to be marked with the use by time is not marked and the required time of disposal cannot be determined. See stop sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food required to be date marked is not date marked and time of opening/preparation cannot be determined. See stop sale.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location.
No chemical chlorine, Quat test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
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.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Bag of tuna fish in reach in cooler, unable to verify date. Operator instructed to discard.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. License is not on site.
Food stored in a room/shed that is not fully enclosed. Reach in cooler with food stored outside by grill, not screened in.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in cold holding unit.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Box of cutlery,stored n food truck kitchen floor.
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Recorded at 2300 EAST GRAVES AVE, Orange City — this licence has since moved.
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No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in Frigidaire cold holding unit.
No handwashing sign provided at a kitchen hand sink used by food employees.
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