TROPICS GRILLE
2000 WILTON DR, Wilton Manors FL 33305 · 954-530-3361
Last inspected Dec 1, 2025 · 12 visits since August 2023
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Inspection history
12 visits, newest first
Dec 1, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed walk in cooler at 43°F. (Immediately after delivery was put away). Advised chef to monitor closely and call for repair to get below 41°F.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in walk in cooler, cold holding unit.
Nov 13, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. Observed can opener with build up of debris.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles.
Ceiling vents soiled with accumulated grease or dust.
Hood ventilation system inadequate cleaning as evidenced by grease accumulation on hood filters and walls.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Apr 25, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer. Observed out of date test strips for quaternary tablets.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed mold like buildup in both bar soda guns.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles.
Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. Observed zero (0) ppm chlorine.
Food stored on floor. Observed in walk-in freezer, cases of bread directly on the floor.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave on expo line with food debris.
Mar 12, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs in walk in cooler over gnocchi. Operator relocated.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Food stored on floor in walk-in freezer.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed buildup of food debris on can rack. Operator cleaned during inspection.
Feb 19, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In walk-in cooler, raw shell eggs over cooked pasta. Operator relocated to bottom shelf.
Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer. Observed chlorine 0 ppm in dish machine. Operator changed empty supply. Retested 100 ppm.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance. Observed: Can opener with accumulation of metal shavings and food debris.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed on cook line work surface.
Exhaust/ventilation hood system with accumulation of grease or condensation.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed accumulation on can rack.
Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Observed on shelf above sauté station.
Feb 13, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jan 22, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
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Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed items prepared (per operator) 36-48 hours prior, meatloaf, lasagna, cooked chicken wings, etc. all no date marks.
Warewashing machine not automatically dispensing the detergent and/or the sanitizer. Observed sanitizer supply empty. Operator changed and tested and corrected to 100 ppm chlorine.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed in front mixing pan.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Kitchen door handles observed with buildup of debris.
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. Observed Mahi Mahi moved from freezer to thaw prior to removing from reduced oxygen packaging. Operator removed all.
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed multiple locations in kitchen and bar areas with a buildup of debris.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed multiple locations in the kitchen with missing wall tile
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed kitchen hand washing sink with buildup of mold like substance.
Dec 26, 2024Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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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/ observed Gregory Horine expired 10-09-2024
Equipment in poor repair. Observed multiple broken gaskets on line coolers.
Exterior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Observed at walk in freezer.
Oct 21, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded.
0 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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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/ observed Gregory Horine expired 10-09-2024
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed multiple cutting boards on flip top coolers deeply grooved.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed multiple broken gaskets on line coolers.
Exterior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Observed at walk in freezer.
Apr 1, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed buildup of debris on can opener blade. Operator removed to dishroom to be cleaned and sanitized.
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. Observed salmon and tilapia being removed from the freezer to walk-in cooler without being removed from reduced oxygen packaging. Operator corrected before thawed.
Exterior of walk in freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup on walk-in freezer floor.
Open dumpster lid.
Jan 23, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate5 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed: 1. slicer left dirty with onions from night before. 2. Bar soda guns with mold like buildup in guns and holsters.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed bar sink blocked, plungers (2) inside sink. Operator removed.
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed in salad station, to go ramekins used as measuring cups by closing cooks in Parmesan cheese and oranges.
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. Observed salmon in walk-in cooler, thawing, still in reduced oxygen packaging.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Food stored on floor. Observed cases of French fries and onion rings stored on freezer floor.
Aug 17, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Raw animal food stored in top portion of make table over ready-to-eat food in bottom portion of make table - no complete physical barrier between top and bottom. Top section -raw beef burgers stored over cooked bacon in bottom section. Operator stored all items properly.
Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up sanitized dishes from dish machine without washing hands. Reviewed proper hand washing and employee washed hands.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Main bar - left soda gun. Operator cleaned during inspection.
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. 1 employee without food handler certificate. Employee filled out Food Employee Reporting Agreement during inspection.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Operator cleaned during inspection.
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. Prep area. Operator removed from vacuum.
Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Employee put lid and straw.
Objectionable odors in middle bar of the establishment.
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