TROPICAL SMOKEHOUSE
524 W ATLANTIC AVE, Delray Beach FL 33444 · 561-2062398
Last inspected Jun 3, 2026 · 3 visits since January 2026
JAN 26
JUN 26
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation...beans date marke 5/22, fish dip 5/22 at walk in cooler. See stop sale, food being discarded due to temperature abuse.
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Inspection history
3 visits, newest first
Jun 3, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jun 2, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 6 high priority.
6 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food...raw ground beef above macaroni in reach in drawer at kitchen. Employee properly stored.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation...beans date marke 5/22, fish dip 5/22 at walk in cooler. See stop sale, food being discarded due to temperature abuse.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse..... Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours...observed at 5:16 pm coleslaw 50F at walk in cooler. Per manager food was prepared 1 pm....Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit... Cheese 46 F, slice cheese 47F, brisket 44F, butter 46F, fish dip 46F, beans 46F, smoked bacon, ribs 46F in walk in cooler, food not prepped or portioned today, food being held more than 4 hours. Stop sale issue......, coleslaw 44F, kale 46F in flip top reach in cooler at kitchen, food not prepped or portioned today, food being held more than 4 hours. Stop sale issue.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit... Cheese 46 F, slice cheese 47F, brisket 44F, butter 46F, fish dip 46F, beans 46F, smoked bacon, ribs 46F in walk in cooler, food not prepped or portioned today, food being held more than 4 hours. Stop sale issue......, coleslaw 44F, kale 46F in flip top reach in cooler at kitchen, food not prepped or portioned today, food being held more than 4 hours. Stop sale issue.
Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours...observed at 5:16 pm coleslaw 50F at walk in cooler. Per manager food was prepared 1 pm. Stop sale issue.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit....hot holding macaroni cheese 116F, chicken 126F in hot holding drawer, hash puppy 78F at cook line, food being held less than 4 hours. Time marked.
Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap...blocked by garbage can at kitchen.
Equipment in poor repair...walk in cooler unable to maintain proper temperature according to food code 41F or below. Gap between walk in cooler door and floor.
Jan 5, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
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Inadequate number/capacity of cold holding units to maintain time/temperature control for safety food at proper temperatures.... Reach in cooler at kitchen not capable maintain proper temperature according to food code,ambient temperatures 50F across from grill.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
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