TROPICAL GRILL
4139 SHOAL LINE BLVD, Hernando Beach FL 34607 · 352-556-2039
Last inspected Apr 8, 2026 · 6 visits since October 2023
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5 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best on record.
Observed: Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Priority: High Priority
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Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Apr 8, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine test strips expired.
Raw or undercooked oysters offered and establishment has no consumer advisory sign provided on wall, menu, placard, table tent or by any other written means. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Provided the operator with DBPR Form HR 5025-131. The operator posted.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. The fan guards in the walk in cooler soiled with mold-like substance.
Mar 12, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. In vertical freezer- raw comminuted beef over onions rings and French fries In single door reach in cooler - raw beef and fish over coleslaw
Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Chlorine sanitizer > 200 ppm, corrected to 100 ppm.
Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Cook came in from outside, washed hands in 3 compartment sink. Discussed proper hand wash with operator.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Fry baskets soiled
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee bever on lift top cooler, operator discarde
Dec 30, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. Fry baskets
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Pot in hand wash sink, operator removed
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. On prep table, moved to bottom shelf
May 20, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards stained Priority: Intermediate
Mar 14, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority3 Intermediate1 Basic
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Observed: Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Priority: High Priority
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards stained Priority: Intermediate
Observed: Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. Mark P. Jason D. Priority: Intermediate
Observed: No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Waste water tank removed. Unit connected to water supply and waste water removal. MFDV’s must have integrated water tanks. Priority: Intermediate
Observed: Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employ beverages on lift top cooler,on shelf over food, moved to bottom shelf Priority: Basic
Oct 2, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
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Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Bucket on cook line > 200 ppm,
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. Fry baskets
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Blocked by cutting board, operator removed
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Ahi tuna, thawed in package, discussed with person in charge
Employee with ineffective hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Waist length Pony tail on one cook,
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Wall fan
Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. On counter next to clean dishes, French fries, moved to lower shelf
Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Spatulas, whisks by lift top cooler
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.