Tropical Colima
Last inspected: Dec 17, 2025
55
Score
Tropical Colima appears in inspection records 10 times, starting in 2022. The most recent report on file is from Dec 17, 2025. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near six violations each time.
Across the inspection history, “no proof provided that food employees are informed” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded five times.
That's lower than the typical Okeechobee restaurant, which scores around 81. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.
10
Inspections
2
Critical latest
1
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 17, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands. Operator rinsed out soiled container and went to serve food to customer. Operator washed hands . **Corrected On-Site**
12A-02-4
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Medicine stored on shelf with food . Operator removed and stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
41-07-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in bathroom.
31B-02-4
Basic - A hole in the wall at the corner of the back door that goes entirely through to the outside.
36-58-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed: displayed license expired in 12/1/2025.
50-09-4
Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Horchata container broken at lid. **Repeat Violation**
14-38-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Outlet cover missing between benches. **Repeat Violation**
36-24-5
55
Aug 18, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses, for new employee. Employee signed form. **Corrected On-Site**
11-26-1
Basic - Food storage container lip edge broken at horchata counter.
14-38-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall outlet in wall with no outlet cover, located between benches.
36-24-5
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored: plastic cups stored on floor. Operator will store correctly. **Corrective Action Taken**
25-05-4
78
Apr 15, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink in bathroom.
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Glass of water with utensil stored in sink nearest ice cream area. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.
51-18-6
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Ceiling tile missing at ice cream area.
36-36-4
70
Dec 4, 2024
Routine - Food
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
78
Jul 11, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
86
Apr 9, 2024
Routine - Food
5 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime: cutting boards on line. **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning**
53A-01-7
Intermediate - 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 and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Operator had employee sign. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
11-26-1
Basic - In-use utensil used with moist food stored in running water with insufficient velocity to flush food particles away. **Warning**
10-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored directly on floor. **Warning**
25-05-4
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. **Warning**
32-12-5
Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. **Warning**
12B-02-4
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor: cucumbers in kitchen. **Warning**
08B-47-4
47
Nov 20, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Provided Operator with the Food Reporting Agreement and operator signed. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-20: Provided Operator with the Food Reporting Agreement, not all employees were able to sign by completion of inspection. Operator will have all others sign by next routine inspection. **Time Extended** **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
90
Sep 13, 2023
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 7 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Candy toppings and cut melon for desserts not properly protected. Operator removed items. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-02-4
High Priority - Food stored in ice used for drinks. See stop sale. Food in ice bin. Operator removed cherries from ice machine. Operator removed 50 pounds of ice . **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-56-4
High Priority - Self-service salad bar/buffet lacking adequate sneezeguards or other proper protection from contamination. Operator removed items. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-01-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product. Food in ice bin. Operator removed cherries from ice machine. Operator removed 50 pounds of ice . **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
01B-03-5
Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Provided operator with the Vomiting and Diarrhea clean up form. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths for chlorine. **Warning**
16-37-1
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink by cashiers station. Operator placed paper towel at location. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Operator added self service sundae topping bar , and moved equipment. **Warning**
51-16-7
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. **Warning**
05-08-4
Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Provided Operator with the Food Reporting Agreement and operator signed. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Serving utensil not provided for each food item at self-service candy bar. Operator removed items. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-07-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cup in strawberry with no handle. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
14-01-5
26
Feb 1, 2023
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Provided operator with the Vomiting and Diarrhea clean up form. **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime: cutting board. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at ice cream station. Operator placed paper towels at location. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Provided Operator with the Food Reporting Agreement. Provided Operator with the Food Reporting Agreement. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Repeat Violation**
50-09-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelve in horchata cooler soiled.
14-33-4
Basic - Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed in horchata cooler.
14-06-4
58
Sep 9, 2022
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime: cutting board soiled. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Operator placed paper towels at location. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Repeat Violation**
50-09-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair at back door and bathroom. **Repeat Violation**
36-17-5
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Operator removed the item. **Corrected On-Site**
10-08-5
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Ice cream scoops in standing water. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-07-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust, in kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
36-27-5
Basic - Water leaking from pipe at triple sink.
29-11-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food in melon container. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Tropical Colima last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Tropical Colima on file is from Dec 17, 2025. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Tropical Colima?
Across the inspection record, “no proof provided that food employees are informed” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Tropical Colima.
How does Tropical Colima compare to other restaurants in Okeechobee?
Tropical Colima most recently scored 55 out of 100, which is lower than the Okeechobee average of 81.
Has Tropical Colima's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Tropical Colima have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Tropical Colima means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Tropical Colima inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Tropical Colima is inspected around three times per year on average.
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