Tropicale (the) in Orlando
Last inspected:
8101 World Center Drive, Orlando, FL 32821Tropicale in Orlando has been inspected 24 times since 2016, accumulating 170 violations, an average of 7.1 per inspection—significantly higher than the statewide average of 5.2. The facility has never been emergency-closed. Employee health policy violations and handwashing failures were cited repeatedly across multiple inspections, appearing in at least 7 of the past 24 inspections as high-priority findings. The most recent inspection on December 22, 2025 resulted in compliance with a prior violation after a warning was issued on October 13, 2025 for six violations including three citations each for employee health policy and proper hand/arm washing violations. An October 2025 warning represented formal escalation following recurring handwashing and employee health failures documented since at least 2023. The facility was issued a boiler certificate deficiency notice in 2017.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Tropicale (the) in Orlando: Comparison to Orange County Averages
Tropicale (the) in Orlando: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (2)
— 2 fire violations
— Routine - Food · 48-01-5 · Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food · 48-01-5 · Warning Issued
Tropicale (the) in Orlando: Full Inspection History — DBPR (25)
— 1 inspection2 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections4 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections7 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 4 inspections25 violations · 20 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 1 inspection7 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections9 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 6 inspections27 violations · 20 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 1 inspection6 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections19 violations · 15 high priority
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (10 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections18 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 16 violations (11 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 1 inspection4 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Tropicale (the) in Orlando: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Tropicale (the) in Orlando last inspected?
- Tropicale (the) in Orlando was last inspected by Florida DBPR on April 20, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Tropicale (the) in Orlando?
- The most frequently cited violations at Tropicale (the) in Orlando are: Food contact surfaces, Consumer advisory, Proper ventilation.
- How many health inspections has Tropicale (the) in Orlando had?
- Tropicale (the) in Orlando has had 25 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 6.9 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Tropicale (the) in Orlando find?
- Tropicale (the) in Orlando was most recently inspected on April 20, 2026 with 2 violation(s), including 1 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Tropicale (the) in Orlando ever been shut down?
- No, Tropicale (the) in Orlando has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V03 (Employee health reporting) mean?
- Violation 03 (Employee health reporting) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/03.
- 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 Tropicale (the) in Orlando had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, Tropicale (the) in Orlando has 2 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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