MICHELL'S TROPICAL TREATS
101 E BROAD ST, Groveland FL 34736 · 352-557-4416
Last inspected May 21, 2026 · 4 visits since May 2024
3 inspections trending down, 16 points off where it started.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 4-1-25
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Inspection history
4 visits, newest first
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
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 front reach in cooler, operator dated
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. -ice cream thawing in hand sink in kitchen
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. -chlorine
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Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. -bottles of water in storage room, operator moved to shelf
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. -front line
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. -take out containers on front counter, operator inverted.
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 2 high priority.
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 4-1-25
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Per operator less than 4 hours moved to freezer for quick chill. Ice cream mix (52F - Cold Holding)
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. 2 employees since last year.
Food stored on floor. Box of ice cream cone on the floor. Operator removed.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. In condiment containers. Operator removed.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler at front counter soiled
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Spoons at front counter. Operator inverted.
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. -chlorine
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
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