Tropical Rhythm
871 W Bloomingdale Ave, Brandon, FL 33511 · Permanent Food Service · License 3912734
What drove the grade
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Oct 20 routine inspection1 high priority (fixed on the spot), 4 basic (1 repeat)-8
- Safety score92
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 1 visitRoutine inspection
- First visitOct 20, 2026 No follow-up needed
Met the state's inspection standards; the inspector didn't need to come back. Any violations cited still count toward the grade.
5 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority1
Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce.
Raw shell eggs and raw fish stored over unwashed cabbage in walk in cooler. Operator moved raw items
Fixed on the spot
Basic4
Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Food stored on floor.
Bucket of sauce on walk in cooler floor
Code 13, Clean clothes, hair restraints, jewelry: Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Employee at front counter plating food with. I hair restraint.
Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.
Bowl used to scoop bulk pasta and red beans.
Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.
Acoustic tiles throughout kitchen.
Repeat violation
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Priority levels
- High priority The problems most likely to make someone sick directly.
- Intermediate Could lead to a high-priority problem if not fixed.
- Basic Best practices and general upkeep.