Tropical Pub & Grille
1 Century Dr, Winter Haven, FL 33881 · Permanent Food Service · License 6307516
What drove the grade
Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Oct 26 routine inspection3 high priority (2 fixed by the Nov 3 follow-up, 1 fixed on the spot), 1 intermediate, 1 basic-13
- Administrative complaint on Oct 26, since fixedReduced from 20 because a follow-up found the problems fixed-12
- Safety score75
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 3 visitsRoutine inspection
- 2nd follow-up visitNov 3, 2026 Fixed at follow-up
The inspector came back and found the problems fixed.
All earlier violations corrected.
Official report, on the Florida DBPR website - 1st follow-up visitOct 27, 2026 Extension granted
Some problems still weren't fixed, but the owner was working on them, so the inspector allowed more time and will come back again.
2 violations still not corrected:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat was still cited
High priority1
Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength.
More time given
Intermediate1
Code 53, Manager certification and employee training: No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees.
More time given
- First visitOct 26, 2026 Administrative complaint
Serious or repeated problems led the inspector to recommend formal action by the state, which can include fines.
5 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority3
Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength.
Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm
Code 35, Insects, rodents, pests and animals: Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found.
Observed following: approximately 38 rodent droppings in bag in a box storage closet in screened room outside of bar. Approximately 50 rodent droppings in unused storage closet in screened room outside of bar Approximately 50 rodent droppings in storage closet with unused equipment in screened room outside of bar Area not in kitchen or dining area.. Employee swept and cleaned closets.
Fixed on the spotAdministrative complaint
Rodent burrow or rodent nesting materials present.
Observed naw marks on bag in a box card board in storage closet. In screened patio area not in kitchen or dining area.
Administrative complaint
Intermediate1
Code 53, Manager certification and employee training: No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees.
To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant & Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Basic1
Code 29, Plumbing and backflow prevention: Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink.
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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.