TROPICAL FRUIT
1941 S MILITARY TRL R6, West Palm Beach FL 33415 · 561.541.2190
Last inspected Apr 9, 2026 · 6 visits since October 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 19 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Emailed one.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2019037707 | Jul 19, 2019 | Aug 29, 2019 | $400 |
Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Apr 9, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 1 finding
Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee touched cellphone while holding to face/mouth and while text messaging then handled clean equipment, clean utensils and prepared food/drink for customers without washing hands. Operator discussed with employee who then washed hands.
Jun 25, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Employee walked behind counter from customer area of location handled clean equipment/utensils/unwrapped plastic cups and prepared food for customers without washing hands. Operator discussed with employee who then washed hands.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At front counter; horchata made with evaporated milk (47F - Cold Holding). Operator stated held at room temperature displayed on front counter until served less than 4 hours, added ice.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times due to being blocked by multiple large boxes. Operator moved boxes, hand washing sink accessible.
Oct 2, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority6 Intermediate1 Basic
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Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Operator collected money then washed hands at triple sink without using soap, then proceeded to scoop ice and serve food Advised operator who washed hands
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Operator has no written procedure Emailed poster
Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. At Counter; cut cabbage (70F - Cooling)since 12:10 @ 12:46,at 1:17 same At this current rate food will not reach the temperature of 41F within four hours. Advised operator who moved to quick chill At Counter; cooked carrot (50F - Cooling) since 10am@12:46,at 1:17pm same; cooked beans 57F at 12:52pm at 1:17pm same( 57F cooling) At this current rate food will not get to 41F or lower within six hours Advised operator who moved to quick chill.
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Reina Toledo Expires on 09/05/2024
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwash sink blocked by plastic bin Advised operator who removed
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Operator provided no thermometer
No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at handwash sink Operator provided
Food stored on floor. Tamarind and plastic bottle with juice on floor Advised operator
Mar 22, 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
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Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Tomato sauce (95°F - Hot Holding) in crock pot on prep table, unplugged. Operator stated she turned pot off less than one hour ago. Operator plugged crock pot in on high to reheat.
Dec 28, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Oct 25, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 2 recorded.
0 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
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Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Emailed one.
Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Only one employee.certificate from national registry expired on 09/06/2022.
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.