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TROPICAL BARBECUE MARKET

206 S OLIVE AVE, West Palm Beach FL 33401 · 561-951-9516

Last inspected Jan 14, 2026 · 6 visits since August 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats45
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA6021875
Grade history
JAN 24
AUG 24
JAN 25
JUL 25
JAN 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 7 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Worst finding on record
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observe on table honey butter (68F - Cold Holding). Operator stated less then hour and operator put back in refrigerator.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken
Badges — 2 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Inspection history

6 visits, newest first

Jan 14, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed turkey defrosting at room temperature on speed rack.
Basic/06-01-5
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed multiple deli containers with different species not labeled
Basic/02D-01-5
Jul 17, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Observed unwashed blackberries and unwashed raspberries above grated cheese
Basic/08B-17-4
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed oil in squeeze bottle, and sugar or salt in unlabeled plastic container.
Basic/02D-01-5
Jan 21, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Observed at ice machine hand sink. Operator replaced.
Intermediate/31A-04-4/Corrected On-Site
Aug 29, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observe at splitter.
High priority/29-42-4/Warning
Jan 18, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observe on table honey butter (68F - Cold Holding). Operator stated less then hour and operator put back in refrigerator.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken
Food stored on floor. Observe plastic container of pickles on floor in walk-in refrigerator.
Basic/08B-38-4
Aug 15, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection

Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observe at mop splitter.
High priority/29-42-4

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.