How many health inspections has TROPICAL CUISINE had?

TROPICAL CUISINE has had 62 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.

Has TROPICAL CUISINE ever been shut down?

Yes, TROPICAL CUISINE has been shut down 3 times by state inspectors.

What are the most common violations at TROPICAL CUISINE?

The most frequently cited violations at TROPICAL CUISINE are: Proper ventilation, Consumer advisory, Food contact surfaces.

What does Florida violation V02 (Employee health policy) mean?

DISEASE TRANSMISSION: Without a written employee health policy, sick food workers transmit Norovirus (20 million US cases/year), Hepatitis A (causes liver failure), Salmonella, Shigella, and E. coli O157:H7. CDC estimates 40% of restaurant outbreaks involve ill food workers. A single infected employee can contaminate food for thousands of customers. Maintain written employee health policy addressing: reporting of symptoms (vomiting, diarrhea, jaundice, sore throat with fever), diagnosed illnesses (Norovirus, Hepatitis A, Salmonella, Shigella, E. coli), exclusion and restriction criteria, and return-to-work requirements. Train all employees on policy at hiring and annually.

What does Florida violation V03 (Employee health reporting) mean?

OUTBREAK ENABLER: Food workers who fail to report illness symptoms are the #1 cause of multi-victim outbreaks. Norovirus is shed in billions of viral particles per gram of stool — as few as 18 particles cause infection. One symptomatic worker can infect hundreds of customers before detection. CDC links 70% of Norovirus outbreaks to infected food handlers. Employees must immediately report: vomiting, diarrhea, jaundice, sore throat with fever, infected wounds or boils. Must also report diagnosed illness with Salmonella Typhi, Shigella, E. coli O157:H7, Hepatitis A virus, or Norovirus. Person in charge must exclude or restrict employees per FDA Food Code guidelines.

What does Florida violation V06 (Handwashing facilities) mean?

HYGIENE INFRASTRUCTURE FAILURE: Without adequate handwashing facilities, proper hand hygiene is impossible. Studies show handwashing compliance drops to 5% when sinks are inaccessible or poorly equipped. No hot water means grease and biofilms remain on hands. No soap reduces bacterial removal from 99.9% to 25%. No towels means wet hands spread 1,000x more bacteria. Provide handwashing facilities with: hot and cold running water (minimum 100°F), soap in dispensers, single-use paper towels or air dryers, waste receptacle. Sinks must be accessible at all times — never blocked by equipment, supplies, or used for other purposes. Install handwashing signs in employee language(s).

TROPICAL CUISINE

9005 E ADAMO DR B, Tampa, FL 33619

Hillsborough County · Permanent Food Service · Owner: RAMAPI CORPORATION · License: SEA3917437

TROPICAL CUISINE** Tropical Cuisine in Tampa has 62 inspections over nine years with 642 violations—an average of 10.4 per inspection, more than triple the Hillsborough County average of 3.43. The facility has experienced three emergency closures due to roach and pest activity (2016, 2024, 2025). A pattern of repeated violations, administrative complaints, and callbacks shows chronic compliance challenges, with recent activity in 2024-2025 indicating ongoing struggles. **

Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.

62Inspections

642Violations

3Closures

Data current as of September 29, 2025