TROPICAL PUB & GRILLE
1 CENTURY DR, Winter Haven FL 33881 · 8632423368
Last inspected May 5, 2026 · 6 visits since October 2023
5 inspections trending up, 16 points better than where it started.
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. Provided form to operator to comply.
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Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Equipment in poor repair. Dishwasher not testing correct ppm. Operator has three compartment sink with quart sanitizer testing correctly.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded.
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. Observed on can opener blade, employee cleaned can opener blade.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed for chlorine and quaternary.
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.
Food stored on floor. Observed bottled water on floor in pub area, manager removed bottled waters from floor.
Interior of microwave has accumulation of food debris.
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed potato Salad in flip top unit across from grill.
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. Provided form to operator to comply.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed debris on can opener blade.
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Provided form and operator complied.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed in ice machine, scoop removed from ice.
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