Tropical Smokehouse in West Palm Beach

Last inspected:

3815 S Dixie Hwy, West Palm Beach, FL 33405
Overview

Tropical Smokehouse in West Palm Beach has accumulated 104 violations across 24 inspections since 2016, averaging 4.3 violations per inspection. The facility has never been emergency-closed. A single disciplinary action resulted in a $200 fine. Employee health reporting violations appear as recurring high-priority findings, cited in at least 5 inspections between March 2024 and July 2025, indicating a systemic management awareness issue around sick worker policies. The most recent inspection on December 3, 2025 identified 21 violations including high-priority findings for proper hand/arm washing, toxic substance control, food contact surfaces, food condition, and approved food source, though the inspection was completed with no further action required. A prior inspection on July 9, 2025 issued a warning for multiple employee health violations, which was brought into compliance by July 10, 2025.

Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.

24Inspections
104Violations
0Closures
$200in Fines

Last inspected DBPR:

Tropical Smokehouse in West Palm Beach: Comparison to Palm Beach County Averages

This Facility 4.3 violations / inspection 4.3 violations per inspection
Palm Beach County Avg 3.77 violations / inspection 3.77 county average
This Facility 0 emergency closures 0 closures
Palm Beach County Avg 0.24 closures / facility 0.24 county average

Tropical Smokehouse in West Palm Beach: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (1)

Total fines on record: $200.00

Disciplinary action history for Tropical Smokehouse in West Palm Beach
Action DateCase NumberFineViolation DateEnforcement Office
2--2020001366 $200.00 Dec 17, 2019 Miami (Doral)

Tropical Smokehouse in West Palm Beach: Full Inspection History — DBPR (24)

— 4 inspections15 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 4 inspections11 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 3 inspections13 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections9 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections9 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 1 inspection3 violations · 3 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 5 inspections19 violations · 15 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Complaint Full· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending

High Priority Violations

— Complaint Full· 5 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 2 inspections6 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

Tropical Smokehouse in West Palm Beach: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Tropical Smokehouse in West Palm Beach last inspected?
Tropical Smokehouse in West Palm Beach was last inspected by Florida DBPR on December 3, 2025. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
What are the most common violations at Tropical Smokehouse in West Palm Beach?
The most frequently cited violations at Tropical Smokehouse in West Palm Beach are: Employee health reporting, Proper hand/arm washing, Management awareness.
How many health inspections has Tropical Smokehouse in West Palm Beach had?
Tropical Smokehouse in West Palm Beach has had 24 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 4.3 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
What did the most recent inspection of Tropical Smokehouse in West Palm Beach find?
Tropical Smokehouse in West Palm Beach was most recently inspected on December 3, 2025 with 9 violation(s), including 2 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
Has Tropical Smokehouse in West Palm Beach ever been shut down?
No, Tropical Smokehouse in West Palm Beach has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
What does Florida violation V08 (Proper hand/arm washing) mean?
Violation 08 (Proper hand/arm washing) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/08.
What does Florida violation V10 (Approved food source) mean?
Violation 10 (Approved food source) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/10.
What does Florida violation V11 (Food in good condition) mean?
Violation 11 (Food in good condition) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/11.
Has Tropical Smokehouse in West Palm Beach faced any disciplinary actions?
Yes, Tropical Smokehouse in West Palm Beach has 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $200.00 in fines.
How much has Tropical Smokehouse in West Palm Beach been fined?
Tropical Smokehouse in West Palm Beach has been fined a total of $200.00 across 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.

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