TROPI SHACK
2000 N VOLUSIA AVE, Orange City FL 32763 · 386-774-9116
Last inspected Jul 23, 2026 · 7 visits since August 2023
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5 inspections trending up, 13 points better than where it started.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.See Stop Sale Report
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Jul 23, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Food preparation are make table unit sliced cheese (46F - Cold Holding); less than 4 hours, operator placed in reach in freezer.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair, over three compartments sink.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -freezer chest in storage area, gasket soiled with grime.
Jan 13, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Handwash sink does not have enough water pressure to properly wash hands. Operator repaired.
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/ Food manager arrived during inspection.
Kitchen ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 10 PPM Chlorine.
Jul 22, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
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Container of medicine improperly stored. Bottle of pills stored in storage shelf with canned food. Operator removed.
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Hot dogs at front counter low boy unit, opened 3 days ago. Operator updated
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/
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Carmen, Nirsa l
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Opened water bottle placed on top f freezer chest. Operator removed,
Ice buildup storage area in freezer chest.
Jan 23, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels for employee bathroom. Operator restocked.
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Christy T 1-19-2025.
Food being prepared outside. Pressure cooker plugged in outside cooking pork. Operator relocated to inside establishment.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Opened water bottle in kitchen glass door reach in cooler.
Aug 6, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.See Stop Sale Report
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Hot dogs 48-49, placed overnight,in storage are reach in cooler. Operator instructed to discard.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.cole slaw and potato salad n front counter reach in cooler, prepared 3 days ago.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Food preparation area,ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair.
Food preparation area wall, soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
Jan 25, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
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Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Caramel Issued Future Legal Action form HR 5022-097. Opened 48 hours ago not date marked at front counter low boy unit.
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Kitchen ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in front counter, hot holding unit.
No copy of latest inspection report available.
Wet wiping cloths stored in detergent and sanitizer mixed together. 0 ppm.
Aug 3, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Storage area reach in cooler Stacked sliced turkey (45F - Cold Holding); stacked Cuban sandwiches (44F - Cold Holding)/1 hour. Operator reduced amount and placed in another cold holding unit, Corrective Action TakenCorrective Action TakenRepeat Violation**
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Reach in cooler Cuban sandwiches prepared 24 hours ago.
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing.p, by slicer.
Food stored on floor. Bucket of Pickle stored on storage area floor.
Hole in or other damage to wall.p by slicer.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in front counter hot holding unit.
This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.