TROPICAL RHYTHM
871 W BLOOMINGDALE AVE, Brandon FL 33511 · 813-662-4358
Last inspected Apr 16, 2026 · 6 visits since November 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 19 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Dead roaches on premises. 10 observed on floor by fryer
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Apr 16, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 findingsThe state's own report →
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At hand sink by dish. Operator replaced towels.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowls used to scoop multiple bulk ingredients.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Acoustic tiles throughout kitchen
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Water bottle. Operator removed.
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Equipment in poor repair. Walk in cooler door gasket.
Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Pound cake in glass front cooler in seating area.
Oct 2, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate7 Basic
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Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed employee washing and rinsing dishes without sanitizing. Discussed proper setup of 3 compartment sink.
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Multiple items in walk in cooler not date marked.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at hand sink by back door.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Multiple items in walk in cooler not date marked
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed in bulk beans, rice, pasta, and cornmeal.
Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first. Observed oil saturated cardboard on floor at fryer.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Acoustic tiles throughout kitchen.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Dust buildup on ceiling tiles around vents.
Dead roaches on premises. 10 observed on floor by fryer
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Oil on floor by fryer.
Food stored on floor. Cases of bottled water and evaporated milk on floor in storage area.
Apr 28, 2025Inspection 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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Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed multiple bottles of medicines and supplements on shelf over reach in freezer
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Multiple items in walk in cooler not date marked.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed in bulk pasta, sugar, salt, beans, spices and breading.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone on prep table. Operator removed.
Equipment in poor repair. Torn gaskets on walk in cooler door.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.
Jan 8, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Observed: Medicine not labeled properly. Vitamins stored on shelf with food items above white chest freezer on cookline Priority: High Priority
Observed: Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plastic bowl used to scoop bulk sugar on shelf under prep table Priority: Basic
Observed: Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. A box of white vinegar stored on floor under cookline oven Priority: Basic
Observed: Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Hand sink in back kitchen adjacent to back door leaking at faucet Priority: Basic
Mar 26, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Cardboard boxes
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Nov 2, 2023Inspection 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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Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Chlorine @ over 200ppm
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Back sink near back door
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked foods in walk in cooler, not consistent
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
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.