Tropical Rhythm in Brandon
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871 W Bloomingdale Ave, Brandon, FL 33511Tropical Rhythm in Brandon has recorded 22 inspections spanning at least three years, averaging 6.6 violations per inspection — significantly above the Florida statewide average of 5.2. The facility has not experienced emergency closures, but high-priority violations have been cited repeatedly across its inspection history. Employee health policy violations appeared in at least 5 inspections (2025-10-02, 2025-04-28, 2023-11-02, 2023-04-06, and earlier records), and food contact surface violations were documented in at least 6 inspections (2025-10-02, 2025-04-28, 2025-01-08, 2023-04-11, 2023-04-06, and earlier records), indicating recurring compliance issues in basic food safety practices. Hand washing violations have also been cited multiple times (2025-10-02, 2025-01-08). Shell stock handling violations were cited in at least 3 inspections (2024-03-26, 2023-11-02, 2022-08-03). Fire safety violations documented include a propane tank stored inside the building in 2018 and missing portable fire extinguishers in 2020. The most recent inspection on October 2, 2025 found 21 violations including high-priority citations for employee health policy, consumer advisory, food contact surfaces, and proper hand and arm washing, with the inspection completed and no further action required at that time.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Tropical Rhythm in Brandon: Comparison to Hillsborough County Averages
Tropical Rhythm in Brandon: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (3)
— 2 fire violations
— Routine - Food · 45-05-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food · 45-05-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · 48-04-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Tropical Rhythm in Brandon: Full Inspection History — DBPR (23)
— 1 inspection5 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections15 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection3 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections11 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections7 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Basic Violations
— 1 inspection7 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections14 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 2 inspections16 violations · 13 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 8 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 4 inspections24 violations · 15 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
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Basic Violations
— 2 inspections10 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
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Basic Violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 1 inspection11 violations · 8 high priority
— Complaint Full· 11 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
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Tropical Rhythm in Brandon: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Tropical Rhythm in Brandon last inspected?
- Tropical Rhythm in Brandon was last inspected by Florida DBPR on April 16, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Tropical Rhythm in Brandon?
- The most frequently cited violations at Tropical Rhythm in Brandon are: Food contact surfaces, Employee health policy, Clean multi-use utensils.
- How many health inspections has Tropical Rhythm in Brandon had?
- Tropical Rhythm in Brandon has had 23 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 6.6 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Tropical Rhythm in Brandon find?
- Tropical Rhythm in Brandon was most recently inspected on April 16, 2026 with 6 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Tropical Rhythm in Brandon ever been shut down?
- No, Tropical Rhythm in Brandon has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V02 (Employee health policy) mean?
- Violation 02 (Employee health policy) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/02.
- What does Florida violation V12 (Shell stock requirements) mean?
- Violation 12 (Shell stock requirements) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/12.
- What does Florida violation V14 (Food contact surfaces) mean?
- Violation 14 (Food contact surfaces) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/14.
- Has Tropical Rhythm in Brandon had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, Tropical Rhythm in Brandon has 3 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
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Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).
Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.
Disclaimer: All data reflects official state records at time of publication. Facilities may have since corrected cited violations, resolved enforcement actions, or changed ownership.
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